Falkirk Herald

20 pictures from the Blooming Bairns first Hallowe'en fayre in Falkirk town centre

Fiona Dobie — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:37:38 GMT

Family friendly Hallowe’en fun could be found at Falkirk Trinity Church halls at the weekend.

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990 (cloned)

Gareth Butterfield — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:17:16 GMT

Black Friday hasn’t arrived, but the mattress discounts have. Simba’s early sale includes savings of up to £990, plus reductions on pillows, duvets and more

Grangemouth youngsters are OVO Hydro bound after big telly performance

James Trimble — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:57:15 GMT

The talented thespians of Grangemouth’s Young Portonian Theatre Company performed on television with singer Cammy Barnes to celebrate STV Children’s Appeal raising an amazing £2.5 million this year.

30 Scottish surnames with Viking roots and what they mean

Marc Reeves — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:35:27 GMT

Scotland’s Norse past still runs deep, particularly in Orkney, Shetland and the Highlands. These 30 surnames have Viking or Old Norse links that could point to centuries of Scandinavian influence.

Bloom becomes UK's first café chain to reward customers for walking.

Ailsa Marshall — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:15:34 GMT

Juice bar chain's own app turns daily steps into free açaí bowls, matcha and functional smoothies, alongside its usual points for purchases

Tributes as Falkirk fan dies shortly after club's win over Celtic

Ben Kearney — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:58:15 GMT

A lifelong Falkirk FC fan died shortly after seeing his beloved team beat Celtic 2-0 on Sunday.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from £2.99 for her, him and beauty lovers

Julie Bayley — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:22:55 GMT

From £2.99 stocking fillers and Secret Santa ideas to luxury beauty, cosy gifts and presents for hard-to-buy-for men and women, these are 35 Christmas gifts worth considering in 2026.

And finally...

Jill Buchanan — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:09:09 GMT

It's 47 years since former Falkirk Herald editor Ken Waddell offered me the opportunity to join the company that published Scotland's biggest-selling weekly newspaper.

Bonnybridge dog groomer brings Scottish team to world championships for first time in 20 years

Emma Christie — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:51 GMT

A local dog groomer recently brought a Scottish team to the World Team Grooming Championships for the first time in 20 years.

Support needed to help side hustles become sustainable businesses, report says

By The Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:56:50 GMT

A new report from eBay and Small Business Britain finds strong growth ambitions among side hustlers and calls for greater support to help them develop into long-term businesses.

Falkirk area road out of action this week for surfacing work

James Trimble — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:38:58 GMT

Carriageway surfacing work means a Falkirk area road will be off limits to motorists for much of the week.

Falkirk West MSP calls for 24/7 stroke treatment

Kirsty Paterson and Local Democracy Reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:13:01 GMT

Falkirk MSP Gary Bouse said it was ‘an honour’ to take a debate to Holyrood that marked World Stroke Day by calling on the Scottish Government to implement a pledge to provide life-saving treatment whenever it is needed.

Nathan Reardon leads Innovation Philosophie's UK launch

Ailsa Marshall — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:09:02 GMT

Nathan Reardon, co-founder of Innovation Philosophie, is leading the company's UK launch alongside founder Pat Villaceran, marking the beginning of an 'entrepreneurship revolution' in the UK.

Carriageway work closes off route for Falkirk area motorists

James Trimble — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:56:25 GMT

Drivers will have to avoid a stretch of road in the Falkirk area this week while carriageway surfacing takes place.

Forth Valley charity celebrates 30 years of helping people be heard

Emma Christie — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:54:34 GMT

A Forth Valley charity has celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of advocating for those who need help being heard.

Forth Valley College aims to show guests what their future could hold through open evening events

Emma Christie — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:52:24 GMT

Forth Valley College is set to hold open evening events across its three campuses to give prospective students a chance to see what the college has to offer.

Motorists have to steer clear of Falkirk area road this week

James Trimble — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:45:47 GMT

Utility works will put a stretch of road out of action for most of the week.

Falkirk area pet Pomeranian pooch in police protective custody until owner is traced

James Trimble — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:26:48 GMT

Police are now looking after a dog found wandering the streets alone at the weekend.

Purple pain for owner as sports car is pinched from Grangemouth

James Trimble — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:19:10 GMT

Police are trying to track down a purple Audi TT sports car and the people who took it.

One-stop-shop builders merchant in Grangemouth: The IBT you knew in 2002 is not that business anymore

By The Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:11 GMT

Major investment, loads of new services, and plenty of expert advice – discover the IBT Grangemouth like you never knew before.