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The home of a Falkirk museum could close next year - unless community groups take over the site. Falkirk Council is wanting local groups to take over the former stables that house Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness. It's one of more than 100 properties the council are looking to sell.

A safety warning’s been issued for anyone heading near water in the Forth Valley. Scottish Water says hidden hazards in reservoirs and lochs can put lives at risk. Last year, 33 people died in accidental drownings across Scotland.

California's Governor says Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 National Guard soldiers after protests over immigration raids. Officials say a dozen so-called agitators have been arrested after the unrest. Around 400 people gathered in LA where they clashed with federal authorities.

Plans to build new leisure facilities across Falkirk are to take a step forward. Falkirk Council is to build new hubs in Bo'ness, Denny, and a major investment at Braes High School. The best procurement strategy will be discussed by councillors later this month.

Police in Los Angeles say violence is getting 'increasingly worse'. It's after protests against Donald Trump's immigration policy led to the deployment of US military personnel. 2,000 National Guard troops have been sent in.

New data shows Falkirk Council has nearly doubled the amount of money it is spending on roadworks. A Freedom of Information request by Central FM News has found just under £7.5 million was spent in the twelve months to May 2025. That's up from £3.8 million the year before.

Residents in 30 Tillicoultry flats, who have been out of their homes for more than 18 months, are meeting Clackmannanshire Council later. They were evacuated in September 2023 after the potentially dangerous concrete RAAC was discovered.

The family of a missing teenager say they're "completely broken", after a body was found in Banknock on Friday. 19-year-old Cole Cooper was reported missing on 9th May. In a statement on social media, his aunt says the family "can't wake up from a living nightmare".

People in Bo'ness are being asked for their views on the long-term future of the town centre. A drop-in session is being held today at Bo'ness Library. Falkirk Council has outlined plans for a vision for the town.

Scotland hope to put Friday's 3-1 defeat to Iceland behind them when they play Liechtenstein in a friendly this evening. Steve Clarke's side were booed off at Hampden Park last time out.

Che Adams scored a hat-trick as Scotland finished the season with a 4-0 friendly win away to Liechtenstein. The Torino forward completed the scoring with an injury time header, after Ipswich's George Hirst scored his first international goal.

An investigation is underway after the body of a 28-year-old man was found in Grangemouth. Emergency services were called to Kingseat Avenue at around 12:15pm on Sunday. Police are treating the death as "unexplained".

Nearly one in eight A&E patients at Forth Valley Royal Hospital are waiting twelve hours to be admitted, discharged or treated. That's according to figures from Public Health Scotland. 29.4% waited eight hours or more, in the week ending 1st June.

Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel, after a humanitarian ship she was on heading to Gaza was intercepted. Campaigners say they wanted to raise awareness about restrictions facing aid convoys.

A report says a new train station in Bonnybridge is unlikely to be given the green light. Campaigners have been arguing for a new hub to be built in the area. However, Falkirk Council documents say the idea is not supported by Transport Scotland and Network Rail.

Police say "extensive" enquiries are ongoing, after a body was found in the search for a missing teenager: centralfm.co.uk/news/local-new…

The Scottish Parliament's Economy and Fair Work Committee will look at the future of Grangemouth this morning. More than 400 people are being made redundant, after the Petroineos refinery closed down.

There are calls for more to be done to make roads outside schools safer. Figures from road safety charity Brake show 21 children were injured on Forth Valley roads in 2023. 6 of these suffered serious injuries.

The Chancellor has warned she's facing "tough choices" as she sets out how the Treasury will distribute its money this lunchtime. Rachel Reeves is under pressure to reverse cuts to benefits after a U-turn on winter fuel payments.

The SNP group at Stirling Council are calling on the local authority to publish audited accounts of their finances. Stirling Council leader Gerry McGarvey says staff are working "tirelessly", and has called it "politicised opportunism".