Achy Breaky Heart
Cecil Meiklejohn has been re-elected as Falkirk Council leader.
She leads the local authority's SNP group, who have 12 councillors.
Meanwhile, Labour's Robert Bissett has been voted in as the new Provost.
The SNP's David Balfour is Depute Leader.
The SNP have 12 seats, Labour have 9, and the Conservatives returned 5 members.
There are 3 non-aligned independent group councillors, and one independent member.
Man convicted for serious sexual and violent offences
Christopher Harkins (37) will be sentenced next month.
Forth Valley College staff striking
College lecturers across the Forth Valley are striking from today in a dispute over pay.
Changes to Stirling waste recycling centres
Stirling residents will need to book an appointment to visit waste recycling centres.
Petition against school changes
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition against plans to cut the school week in Falkirk.
Concerns over Falkirk constituencies
A Falkirk Council report says they are against plans to change the area's Scottish Parliament constituencies.