Falkirk school pupils sent controversial 'sex survey' leaving parents fuming

A man has died after a single-vehicle crash in Falkirk three weeks ago.

It is BBC anchorwoman Jackie Bird’s most famous interview and, even today, she finds the story of the man who almost got away with living his life over again utterly compelling.

Motorists who use the westbound M876 at Bonnybridge are being told to plan ahead as roadworks are to start in a bid to improve drainage.

People across Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Forth Valley are being asked to keep an eye on vulnerable adults and report any concerns.

CHVRCHES and Robert Smith treated the BandLab NME Awards 2022 this evening (March 2) to a stunning performance of ‘Asking For A Friend’, their collaboration ‘How Not To Drown’ and The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’.The Scottish trio and Smith’s performance on the O2 Academy Brixton stage midway through the Awards marked the first time that they had all performed ‘How Not To Drown’ live together, which earlier in the night won the Best Song By A UK Artist prize.The collaboration appeared on CHVRCHES’ 2021 album ‘Screen Violence’, as did the band’s set opener ‘Asking For A Friend’.After performing ‘Asking For A Friend’, frontwoman Lauren Mayberry then introduced Smith on stage. Smith displayed a sticker of the Ukrainian flag on his guitar in a show of support to the nation as they then delivered a storming rendition of ‘How Not To Drown’.“The NME were really nice to us and gave us a miniature gig during their ceremony,” Mayberry said of their performance, before introducing ‘Just Like Heaven’ by saying: “I’m sure you’ll know this one.” Mayberry and Smith then shared vocals on the Cure classic.Also performing at the ongoing BandLab NME Awards 2022 are BERWYN, Rina Sawayama and Bring Me The Horizon.

Falkirk stands ready to support the people of Ukraine, councillors have agreed as they called for an immediate lifting of visa requirements to enable refugees to enter the UK.

Today many Scots will be tucking into pancakes for this year’s Shrove Tuesday.

The Snuts have taken aim at social media on their lively new single, ‘Zuckerpunch’ – you can listen to it below.The band’s new track is the second taste of new music since the release of their debut LP, ‘W.L.’, which topped the UK’s Official Albums Chart in April last year, marking the first time in 14 years that a Scottish band scored a UK Number One album.Produced by Detonate and Coffee, the introspective number – which follows November’s ‘Burn The Empire’ – hears The Snuts examine the detrimental effects of social media on society and its psychological impact.“Zuckerpunch’s broken beat aesthetic reminisces the sampled-up, 8-track golden age of pre-internet music,” frontman Jack Cochrane said of the track. “Lyrically, everything is derived from feelings of screen fatigue, social media burn out and an overwhelming sense of anxiety about the fast moving internet world that is becoming closer by the day a part of us.He added: “It depicts hard hitting messages around the more impactful pitfalls of social media, the internet enmass and the protection of your identity and privacy.”You can listen to ‘Zuckerpunch’ below:The Snuts will hit the road this spring for a trio of headline UK gigs, marking their biggest shows to date.They’ll play at Manchester Academy (April 27), Northumbria’s Uni SU (28) and the O2 Academy Brixton in London (30). Remaining tickets for the shows are on sale here.The Snuts have also been confirmed for Tramlines 2022.

A poorly Falkirk pup missing for eight months sadly had to be put to sleep after being found in a terrible condition - in Paisley.

A warning for snow and lightning is in force across the Falkirk area with residents being told to prepare for possible power cuts.

K.J. Yossman Sky have released first look images for a new Sky Original drama, “Unwanted.”Inspired by the book “Bilal,” an investigative book from journalist Fabrizio Gatti, the eight-part series tells the story of an undercover human rights defender who is helping migrants journey from Africa to Europe as they battle human traffickers and government officials.Stefano Bises (“Gomorrah”) created and wrote the series in collaboration with with the collaboration of Alessandro Valenti, Bernardo Pellegrini and Michela Straniero.

An Aberdeenshire teacher is accused of calling pupils fat and intimidating them over a 10 month period.

A controversial survey which asks schoolchildren intimate sexual questions will be rolled out across Dumfries and Galloway in the next few weeks.

Pupils at one of Scotland's biggest secondary schools have started a petition over a long running dispute about toilets breaks - and are threatening to boycott classes.

Falkirk councillors have been challenged to leave the ‘gladiator style’ arguments behind and start co-operating ahead of a vital budget meeting next month.

A major storm is currently forming out in the Atlantic and rapidly strengthening as it does so - and it poses a 'danger to life'.

Police have been dealing with a crash involving five vehicles on a major road through Falkirk.

A woman and three children have been rushed to hospital after a horror crash on a busy road in Falkirk.