GET VACCINE EARLY TO FIGHT FLU THIS WINTER
People in Falkirk district with health conditions that make them more vulnerable to flu are being urged to get their vaccine as early as possible this winter to help protect themselves. The flu vaccine is also offered free to those aged 65 and over, pregnant women,...CHILDREN AND PARENTS WIN WITH HUGE EXPANSION OF FREE CHILDCARE
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the First Minister’s announcement of a huge expansion in free early learning and childcare provision across Scotland. The Scottish Government will double childcare spending to £840million a year by the end of this...MATHESON AND McNALLY WELCOME FRACKING BAN
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson and Falkirk MP John McNally have welcomed the announcement that fracking will be banned in Scotland. The Scottish Government said on Tuesday that it won’t support the development of unconventional oil and gas in Scotland. The decision...FUNDING BOOST FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN FALKIRK DISTRICT
School libraries in Falkirk district are set to benefit from a £1million fund launched by the Scottish Government. The School Library Improvement Fund will provide additional resources over the next three years for projects focusing on reader development, digital...Photos
FALKIRK FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP VISITS PARLIAMENT