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Health Secretary Michael Matheson after it was revealed the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body would investigate his data roaming bill. Pic: Getty Images

No confidence motion in SNP MSP

Grangemouth oil refinery could shut as early as spring 2025

A fireman tackles the blaze at the Scottish Tar Distillers' plant at Camelon in November 1973. Pic: TSPL

Remembering the tar works fire 50 years on

Beldon Haigh

Under the Radar: Beldon Haigh

Root and branch reform is needed of our frozen local authorities Joyce McMillan

Ian Bartlett, process optimisation manager, Levenseat; Michael Watson, Lathallan site manager, Levenseat; Neil Gray MSP, Scottish Government wellbeing economy & fair work secretary; Angus Hamilton, managing director, Levenseat; Rhona Allison, managing director for business growth at Scottish Enterprise. Picture by Graham Clark

Recycling firm creating 50 jobs near Falkirk after multi-million investment

Rising numbers of homeless people are forcing Falkirk Council to use bed and breakfast accommodation for the first time in ten years. Pic: Contributed

Council using B&Bs for homeless

A ballot box/

2014 No voter to fight to be SNP candidate for Falkirk

Councillors rejected plans to make cuts to the school bus service in Falkirk. Pic: File image

Councillors reject plans to cut school bus services

The motorway is closed while emergency services remain at the scene. Pic: Contributed

Police incident closes M9

Schools will close in 24 council areas in Scotland next week, including in Fife. Picture: PA

School strikes to go ahead in 24 council areas after weekend talks break down

Falkirk Council will meet to discuss the proposed cuts on Wednesday. Picture: Michael Gillen

Council warns of bailout risk as local authorities pushed to 'breaking point'

Foreign Mornings

Under the Radar: Foreign Mornings

The GMB union had been due to take action this month. Photo: John Devlin

Scottish school strikes suspended amid talks with other unions

Graeme Robertson shows off the trophy after winning the Leven Links Classic on the Tartan Pro Tour. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Back-to-back wins boost Robertson's confidence for DP World Tour card bid

Dee Thomson with mum and dad, David and Helen. Pic: Contributed

Dad donates kidney to son, 12

A dejected Callum McGregor and Matt O'Riley at full-time on Saturday after the scoreless draw left their team without a goal in two straight domestic matches. Extending that run to three at Ibrox on Sunday would recall the dark days of the 1990s. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Unwanted near-30 year first Celtic will be out to avoid when facing Rangers

Graeme and Leanne on site at one of the conversion job. Image: contributed

Property interview: firm foundations for family concern

REWD Group has turned derelict offices in Falkirk town centre into six luxury apartments. Picture: contributed.

Property investor REWD targeting Scottish expansion after major Falkirk project

A teacher and students in a classroom. Image: PA

Scottish school closures move closer as union names strike dates for next month

Councillors and staff from Aden Country Park join Scottish Water staff to launch the Top-Up Tap.

Public urged to fill up from water fountains to cut down on single-use waste

The race was paused with a little over 190 kilometres of the 271km distance remaining

Five arrests after protesters halt road race in cycling world championships

Councillor Laura Murtagh has resigned from the SNP
(Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Falkirk councillor resigns from SNP to become independent elected representative

Graeme Robertson pictured during a practice round for the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

Robertson rues 'absolute shocker' of missing hit with Dustin Johnson

Rosebank Distillery first cask filled. Pic: Contributed

First cask of Rosebank Lowland single malt filled

Wholeflats Road and Bo'ness Road. Police Scotland contain the protesters from Climate Camp Grangemouth, who aim was to protest at INEOS Grangemouth against Jim Radcliffe.

In pictures: Climate activists march on the Ineos plant

Councillor Lorna Binnie wants to end the stigma around hearing aids. Pic: Falkirk Council

Call to end stigma over hearing aids

Falkirk MP John McNally has announced he will be standing down at the next general election. Pic: Contributed

SNP MP reveals he will not stand in general election

Craig Brown won the Scottish title with Dundee in 1960-61 before going on to manage Scotland.

How Craig Brown earned title medal and 'bleeper' label in short playing career

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown was one of a kind.

Remembering Craig Brown: 10 of the best quotes from the Scotland icon

Blackness Castle was visited by Linlithgow Reed Band and others during this week's annual Marches but councillors heard tourists are unlikely to hang around if there are no public toilets.

Public toilet closure will damage tourism

Inverness will be hoping to produce the Scottish Cup final's biggest shock when they face Celtic. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Inverness CT have been preparing for Celtic - and why Highlanders can win

The launch of Forth Bikes, Scotland’s largest e-bike scheme took place in June 2019 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert

Forth Bikes scheme closes

Lee Johnson looks back with regret at Hibs' exit from the Viaplay Cup.

'Bad decision': Johnson admit to one Hibs regret as he looks back on year

Callum Fordyce was on target as Airdrieonians won 6-2 against Falkirk.

Play-offs: Partick edge thriller, Falkirk trounced by Airdrie, King incident

Shandon, Edinburgh, the location of part of the residential property portfolio sold by Rettie & Co. Picture: contributed.

Rettie & Co cheers seven-figure sale of major residential property portfolio

The start of the Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers was engulfed in smoke from pyro. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scottish Government 'further measures' police promise after Rangers-Celtic pyro

Inverness striker Billy McKay with his daughter at full-time after the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Falkirk. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'I would prefer Rangers' - Inverness hero Billy Mckay reveals cup final wish

Billy McKay celebrates after scoring to make it 3-0 to Inverness over Falkirk in the Scottish Cup semi-final. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Inverness hero Billy Mckay reveals why he would rather face Celtic than Rangers

Falkirk boss John McGlynn said he was "proud" pf his players despite the 3-0 Scottish Cup semi-final loss to Inverness CT. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

John McGlynn reveals how Falkirk's Scottish Cup finance boost will be spent

Inverness CT boss Billy Dodds after leading his side to success in the Scottish Cup semi-final. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Inverness boss Dodds on Celtic-Rangers question and play-off complication

Billy McKay put Inverness CT ahead from the penalty spot. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Billy Mckay continues to add to Inverness CT legend in semi win v Falkirk

Inverness will meet Celtic or Rangers in the the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic v Inverness: Scottish Cup final date, time and ticket info

Goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald has experienced the highest of Hampden highs and horrible lows.

Hearts hero Jamie MacDonald on what Hibs-daft wife made him do after 5-1 final

Borna Barisic's focus on Sunday is on taking Rangers to within a final of winning a trophy this season, not preventing Celtic claiming all three domestic honours. Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

The Rangers player who won't consider Celtic semi-final as treble-ending mission

Goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald has experienced the highest of Hampden highs and horrible lows.

Raith keeper recounts his worst moment in football

Falkirk's Stephen McGinn prepares to face Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Falkirk cup semi-finalist has Jack Ross and Hibs to thank for his Hampden chance

Barry Ferguson would play Fashion Sakala ahead of Alfredo Morelos in attack for Rangers against Celtic. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers transfer 'major surgery' claim as legend reveals key Celtic decision

Falkirk and Inverness do battle at Hampden in a repeat of the 2015 Scottish Cup final - and the number of fans is likely to be much lower this time around.

Welcome to Hampden, here's your seat - actually just take the whole row

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers could undergo surgery before the end of the season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic star facing season-ending surgery with Rangers semi-final on horizon

Dunfermline celebrate with their fans as they are crowned League One champions following a 5-0 win over Queen of the South.

Rampant Dunfermline land League One title in style as Doncaster hails the Pars

Houses are selling quicker in Falkirk than anywhere else in the country

Properties selling faster than anywhere else in the country

Easter Sunday (also known as Resurrection Sunday) will fall on April 9 this year.

When is Easter 2023 Scotland? When are the bank holidays? Dates and weather

Shannon Bowe, 28, died during a gastric band operation in Turkey.

Woman dies during gastric band op in Turkey

Airth Castle Hotel has gone into voluntary liquidation

Job losses and angry guests after Falkirk area hotel's 'voluntary liquidation'

Celtic, Rangers, Falkirk and Inverness will contest the Scottish Cup semi-finals at Hampden next month. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish Cup semi-final dates and kick-off times confirmed

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries