The Provost of Falkirk says he is “in despair” that repairing a gaping hole in a fence that separates a busy road from a canal “is not considered an urgent priority”.
29.11.2021 - 18:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
An animal welfare charity is urging people across Falkirk to keep puppies off their Christmas list to Santa this year, as part of a new campaign.
The Scottish SPCA 'Keep Me Off Your Christmas List' campaign is to stop people and animals suffering as a result of buying sick or dying puppies from low-welfare breeders.
From January to October this year - 1,059 calls were made to the animal helpline regarding low-welfare puppy breeding.
This is compared to 702 calls in 2020, which is a 34% increase
The Provost of Falkirk says he is “in despair” that repairing a gaping hole in a fence that separates a busy road from a canal “is not considered an urgent priority”.
Against all hopes, the new Omicron variant means Christmas in Scotland is set to be different again this year.
A shocking video reveals the devastating impact real Christmas trees can have on a home if they are not properly watered.
Forecasters are growing more confident on the chances of snow landing in Scotland over Christmas this year.
Health bosses are urging Falkirk area residents to take more lateral flow coronavirus test as Omicron continues to run riot across Scotland.
A campaign has been launched to make residents aware of the risk of accidental fires – with more than 30 recorded over the festive period last year.
Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots to limit their socialising to a maximum of three households in a bid to save Christmas.
More than 12.4 million older people across the UK are currently receiving regular monthly payments through their State Pension, including 981,399 Scots.
Police are probing a series of high value thefts in the Tayside area in recent days.
Love Island stars Paige Turley and Finn Tapp have given a glimpse inside their stunning Christmas decorations at their Manchester pad. The 24 year old Scottish beauty, who recently admitted that she won't get tattoo for Finn as she 'can't handle the pain', shared a peek at her stunning homemade tree at the chic apartment she shares with her 22 year old boyfriend Finn.
The Queen has revealed the festive makeover given to her official Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, and the results are stunning. When it comes to Christmas, the royals are known for their traditional decorations and glitzy lights and this year is no different.Taking to the official Royal Family Twitter account, fans were given a glimpse of the transformation, with all eyes on a 15 feet tall Christmas tree in the Great Gallery.
Residents who live near George “Dode” Baigrie’s home have started an online petition begging the local council to evict him for anti-social behaviour.
Falkirk councillors have been failing to take tough decisions and using vital reserves rather than making changes, according to an independent report.
Stories with Santa and Mrs Claus are set to continue in Falkirk this week following the success of last week's event.
A team at an aquarium in Aberdeenshire were recently shocked to discover that some of their resident crabs glow under UV light.
With Christmas Eve just over three weeks away, we are well and truly within touching distance from the festive season.
More than 3,500 kids across the Falkirk district will benefit from the doubling of the Scottish Child Payment from Spring next.
Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has revealed he's planning a quiet Christmas in a cabin in Scotland with his fiancé Paul Atkins. After admitting starring on the BBC One show has been “so manic”, John says that he and Paul are going to “dedicate” this Christmas to each other as they haven’t been able to spend much time together.
Local good causes have benefited to the tune of £16,120 thanks to customers of Crieff Co-op.