Local News
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Falkirk school week reduction to be discussed
Council documents show plans to cut the school week in Falkirk are to be discussed next month.
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Rally over Grangemouth refinery closure
A major protest is being held outside the Scottish Parliament today, over plans to close the Grangemouth refinery.
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Major route to shut for roadworks
Both lanes of the M80, between Junctions 8 and 9, are to close tonight.
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Campaign to increase flu and Covid-19 vaccinations
Health bosses are urging people across the Forth Valley to be vaccinated against flu and Covid-19.
Latest Headlines
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Assisted dying bill backed by MPs after emotional Commons debate
Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after the bill was backed by MPs in a historic vote.
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Heidi Alexander named new transport secretary after Louise Haigh's resignation over mobile phone guilty plea
Heidi Alexander has been appointed the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh stepped down over a criminal conviction.
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Man charged over shooting of eight-year-old girl and her father in west London
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a double shooting in west London.
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Finlay MacDonald: Man guilty of murdering brother-in-law during Skye shooting spree
A man who went on a shooting and stabbing spree in the Scottish Highlands has been found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to kill three other people.
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First glimpse inside restored Notre-Dame cathedral five years after devastating fire
As the world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral burned in a devastating 2019 fire, Parisians watched on in tears.
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Mother on e-bike who died after being 'rammed by 4x4' named
A woman who was killed when the e-bike she was riding on was rammed by a 4x4 has been named as mother-of-one Alana Armstrong.
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Police officer who rammed cow with patrol car acted 'lawfully', force concludes
A police driver who faced a fierce backlash when he rammed a cow has been cleared of any potential wrongdoing after an investigation found his actions "both lawful and necessary".
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'I have to keep going': The young Israelis refusing to fight - and facing jail
A small number of young Israelis are refusing national service, and being jailed as a result.
Entertainment
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MasterChef's Gregg Wallace steps down as Kirsty Wark among 13 who claim he made inappropriate sexual jokes
Gregg Wallace has thanked people for their "support" in a video posted on Instagram after he stepped down from MasterChef over allegations he made inappropriate sexual comments on a range of programmes over 17 years.
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Irish band Kneecap win discrimination case against UK government
Irish language rap group Kneecap have won their discrimination case against the UK government after former business secretary Kemi Badenoch refused them funding.
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Ralph Fiennes on Conclave: 'It's not a facile takedown of the Catholic Church'
Ralph Fiennes has admitted he has taken the "paycheck role" now and again during his career.
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Janey Godley's coffin to have 'final tour' ahead of funeral
The coffin of comedian Janey Godley will take a two-day "final tour" of Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of her funeral on Saturday.
Sport
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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2: Heavyweight championship rematch on December 21 is live on Sky Sports Box Office
Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office on Saturday December 21.
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Mohamed Salah contract: Is Liverpool forward likely to stay at Anfield beyond the summer?
In June 2022, while holidaying on the turquoise-tinged waters of El Gouna along Egypt’s Red Sea, Mohamed Salah was forced to first contemplate leaving Liverpool.
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Ollie Pope: England batter says chat with Alec Stewart helped return to form in New Zealand, eager to stick at No 3
Ollie Pope has revealed a chat with mentor and England great Alec Stewart helped him rediscover his form after scoring 77 on day two of the first Test in New Zealand.
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Liverpool vs Man City: How Arne Slot's Reds can effectively end reigning Premier League champions' title defence before Christmas
Liverpool will be licking their lips in anticipation. Luck has befallen them. The Premier League leaders face a Manchester City side in freefall on Super Sunday this weekend, with the chance to effectively end their rivals' title defence for good. Christmas has surely come early.