The Falkirk Herald

The Falkirk Herald is a weekly newspaper and daily news website operated by National World. It covers news, opinions, and analysis on various topics, including current events and sports, in the towns of Falkirk, Camelon, Grangemouth, Larbert, Stenhousemuir, and Denny, along with nearby villages like Polmont, Redding, Brightons, Banknock, and Bonnybridge. This publication serves an area with a population of 151,600, making it the fifth largest urban area in Scotland. In 2013, it received the title of Weekly Newspaper of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards.

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Man, 50, arrested in connection with Grangemouth robberies targeting residents in their 70s

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | James Trimble

A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with two robberies and an attempted robbery in Grangemouth. The first incident happened at 9.40am on Saturday, May 31, when a 73-year-old woman was robbed of her money by a man at a cash machine on Dock Street. Thankfully a member of the public intervened and the money was recovered.
Union warn 'avalanche effect' has started at Grangemouth with 140 contractor jobs in jeopardy

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | James Trimble

Unite the union claims the oil and gas industry in Scotland is being hit by an “avalanche” of job losses as hundreds of Grangemouth-based contractors face unemployment in the coming weeks. The trade union highlighted over 140 jobs with the contractor Altrad – which had provided operational support to the Petroineos oil refinery in Grangemouth – face losing their job at the end of June.
Consider yourself well in: Grangemouth High pupils sing a song or two for new production of Oliver

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | James Trimble

Talented young thespians at Grangemouth High School have added another twist to the well worn Dickens’ tale of an orphan who picks a pocket or two and dares to ask for some more. Curtain goes up on Oliver the musical at the Tinto Drive school at 7pm on Wednesday, June 11, with shows on Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. A Grangemouth High School dram spokesbloke said: “Grangemouth High School is proud to present its upcoming school production of the much-loved musical Oliver.
History maker: Steven will be first man to crown queen in over 100 years of Grangemouth Children's Day

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | James Trimble

In the 100 plus years Grangemouth Children’s Day has been in existence a woman has always had the honour of crowning the queen. That will change in 2025. Steven Mathew, 54, the current president of Grangemouth Children’s Day committee will be making history at around 3pm on Saturday, June 21 when he becomes the first ever man in over 100 years to crown a Children’s Day queen.
Next stop the top of a 30 metre high horse: Bus firm staff scale Falkirk Kelpies for charity

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | James Trimble

A team of Stagecoach employees took the high road to climb the world famous Kelpies for charity. The transport firm is supporting Age UK’s “Act Now, Age Better” campaign, which encourages people to stay active today, to enjoy better health and wellbeing tomorrow. Four members of staff certainly got active on Friday, May 30 when they took part in the Kelpies Experience, climbing up the inside of the iconic equine sculptures to coin in £1290 for Age UK.
Labour candidate's claims over CAHMS service disputed by NHS Forth Valley who say there has been 'significant investment'

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Jill Buchanan

A war of words has broken out over care provision for children and adolescents with mental health issues. Labour candidate for Falkirk West, Paul Godzik, has said NHS Forth Valley’s spending on Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), is being underfunded by nearly 50 per cent.
Blackness pupils bury time capsule ahead of closure after almost 170 years

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

The 15 pupils and staff of a village school that will close for the final time in June, have marked the end of era by burying a time capsule. Blackness Primary School will close for good at the end of term, following a decision by Falkirk Council earlier this year, which will see pupils moving to the catchment of Grange Primary in Bo’ness.
Falkirk 'gunpowder' artist had a real shot at winning national drawing award

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | James Trimble

An artist whose work and “gunpowder” technique has earned him admirers – including Star Trek legend Patrick Stewart – had once again impressed judges in a national competition. Falkirk-born Frank To has just been shortlisted as a finalist – one of the few Scottish artists to make it – for the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) National Drawing Prize. Frank said: “It is an honour to be shortlisted in this national royal drawing art prize.
This is not a drill: Falkirk tool supplier gearing up for summer trade roadshow

4 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | James Trimble

Toolstation Falkirk will be playing host to market leading trade brands at its summer supplier roadshow next week. Taking place on Monday, June 9, the store in Middlefield Industrial Estate, Etna Road, will have goods on display from big names, including DeWalt, Bosch, Tourpet, CT1, Forgefix, Lucecco and more.
Police on the hunt for robber who targeted three residents in their 70s in Grangemouth

5 days ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | James Trimble

Detectives are appealing for information following two robberies and an attempted robbery in Grangemouth which saw thieves target people two women and a man over the age of 70. The first incident happened at 9.40am on Saturday, May 31, when a 73-year-old woman was robbed of her money by a man at a cash machine on Dock Street. Thankfully a member of the public intervened and the money was recovered.