Love Come Down
Stirling Council is facing a budget gap of more than £17 million - with council tax set to rise by 7%.
Council documents show they're needing to fill a budget gap of £17.6 million, when they set out their spending plans today.
Councillors will debate a rise in council tax - with the administration proposing a 7% rise.
Meanwhile, a report says local authorities are facing a "prolonged" period of constrained funding.
Report into Falkirk Council finances
A report says Falkirk Council is still in a "very difficult" financial situation.
Rise in spiking incidents
There has been a rise in the number of spiking incidents recorded across the Forth Valley.
Concern over Forth Valley road casualties
More than 100 people were seriously injured, or killed on Forth Valley roads last year.
Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal signed
The £100 million Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal is being officially signed today.
Larbert crash victim named
A 67-year-old man, who died in a crash in Larbert last week, has been named as James Cochrane.