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CLOSURE: The refinery is set to shut down in quarter two of 2025.

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Hundreds of jobs lost as Grangemouth oil refinery to close

NBEHT leading a tour at St Andrew’s Kirk Ports

NBEHT leading a tour at St Andrew’s Kirk Ports

Heritage body seeks public's help to choose a new name

16 DAYS, 16 MUNROS: Viv Fairweather is taking on the challenge to tackle violence against women and girls in memory of her murdered friend Claire

16 DAYS, 16 MUNROS: Viv Fairweather is taking on the challenge to tackle violence against women and girls in memory of her murdered friend Claire

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Inspirational woman to scale 16 Munros in 16 days in memory of murdered friend

APPEAL: Police Scotland are looking for anyone who can assist in their investigations.

APPEAL: Police Scotland are looking for anyone who can assist in their investigations.

Elderly man taken to hospital after serious collision

CI MCARTHUR: Knife crime will not be tolerated

CI MCARTHUR: Knife crime will not be tolerated

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Police to tackle knife crime following rise in offences

SERVICE: The 23 will connect Tillicoultry to Kinross, allowing travel to Edinburgh.

SERVICE: The 23 will connect Tillicoultry to Kinross, allowing travel to Edinburgh.

New bus links Hillfoots villages with Edinburgh

Image: Jan van der Merwe

Image: Jan van der Merwe

Call out to photographers along the River Forth

JUST A WEE SCOOSH: The flu vaccine will be offered as a painless nasal spray to most children, NHS Forth Valley said

JUST A WEE SCOOSH: The flu vaccine will be offered as a painless nasal spray to most children, NHS Forth Valley said

Parents urged to ensure children receive flu vaccine

OPEN: College chiefs said campuses will remain open during strikes

OPEN: College chiefs said campuses will remain open during strikes

UPDATE: College strikes suspended this week for negotiations

Dr Karen Adamson, associate medical director for unscheduled care in NHS Forth Valley

Dr Karen Adamson, associate medical director for unscheduled care in NHS Forth Valley

NHS Forth Valley takes Your Home First approach

CLOSED: St Mungo's Academy shut down to make way for a new road.

CLOSED: St Mungo's Academy shut down to make way for a new road.

School reunion planned to mark 40 years since St Mungo's Academy closed

ABSEIL: Strathcarron have held the charity fundraiser each year since 2021.

ABSEIL: Strathcarron have held the charity fundraiser each year since 2021.

Haldane Construction to partner with Strathcarron for charity abseil

BIRTHDAY: NHS Forth Valley held a meet event for families they've supported to celebrate the FNP's 10th birthday.

BIRTHDAY: NHS Forth Valley held a meet event for families they've supported to celebrate the FNP's 10th birthday.

NHS Forth Valley Family Nurse Partnership marks 10th birthday

Alloa Sheriff Court

Alloa Sheriff Court

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Teenage driver went wrong way on Alloa roundabout

STRIKES: Photos from the last days of industrial action outside Alloa's Forth Valley College campus.

STRIKES: Photos from the last days of industrial action outside Alloa's Forth Valley College campus.

Forth Valley College to face disruptions due to strike action

CHANGE: The Forth Valley Business Week is organise by Ceteris.

CHANGE: The Forth Valley Business Week is organise by Ceteris.

Forth Valley Business Week 2024 to be held in September

VACCINATE: Students are urged to check their vaccination status online.

VACCINATE: Students are urged to check their vaccination status online.

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Students urged to get vaccinated before university

END OF AN ERA: Irene McKie has retired from her position as CEO of Strathcarron Hospice.

END OF AN ERA: Irene McKie has retired from her position as CEO of Strathcarron Hospice.

'Outstanding leader': End of an era as Strathcarron Hospice CEO retires

JAILED: Peter McCormick carried out the attacks on four boys.

JAILED: Peter McCormick carried out the attacks on four boys.

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Man given jail sentence for sexually assaulting children in Stirling

SERVICE: The X22 connects Dunfermline with Stirling via Alloa.

SERVICE: The X22 connects Dunfermline with Stirling via Alloa.

Stagecoach service X22 connecting Alloa to Stirling launched

GARDEN PARTY: Forth Valley Sensory Centre recently hosted the event, raising more than £1,000

GARDEN PARTY: Forth Valley Sensory Centre recently hosted the event, raising more than £1,000

Four figure sum raised as sensory centre hosts garden party

DEMAND: There has been a sharp increase in demand for CT scans, a trend which is set to continue

DEMAND: There has been a sharp increase in demand for CT scans, a trend which is set to continue

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Plans to invest in third CT scanner at Forth Valley Royal Hospital approved

Officers received a report of a crash in Dunmore and sadly three young men were pronounced dead at the scene

Officers received a report of a crash in Dunmore and sadly three young men were pronounced dead at the scene

Three young men pronounced dead at scene of fatal Forth Valley road crash

VACCINE: NHS Forth Valley and PHS are encouraging people to take up the RVS vaccine offer

VACCINE: NHS Forth Valley and PHS are encouraging people to take up the RVS vaccine offer

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Older people encouraged to take up RSV vaccine offer

Josh Taylor is from Prestonpans, East Lothian

Josh Taylor is from Prestonpans, East Lothian

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East Lothian boxer Josh Taylor's fortune increases by over 5000 per cent

A FIND: The Coorie Inn is based on Willoughby Street in Muthill, south of Crieff. Image: Iain Smith

A FIND: The Coorie Inn is based on Willoughby Street in Muthill, south of Crieff. Image: Iain Smith

Review: Coorie Inn, near Crieff, is like therapy for the soul

The team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital with the equipment installed

The team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital with the equipment installed

Cutting-edge imaging system installed at Forth Valley Royal in Scotland-first

Police are appealing for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses

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Man left in critical condition following crash on M9

OPENED: The green room aims to provide support for those in the neonatal unit.

OPENED: The green room aims to provide support for those in the neonatal unit.

Green room now opened at Forth Valley Hospital's neonatal unit

SUCCESS: Pics from the Strathcarron Ladies Lunch

SUCCESS: Pics from the Strathcarron Ladies Lunch

Strathcarron Ladies Lunch most successful fundraiser yet

Alloa Sheriff Court

Alloa Sheriff Court

Stirling man caught dealing drugs to friends in Tullibody

The John Muir Way stretches from Helensburgh to Dunbar.

The John Muir Way stretches from Helensburgh to Dunbar.

Your guide to Scotland's John Muir Way this spring and summer

The return service will run from June 2025

The return service will run from June 2025

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Stirling to London train service welcomed

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

New research indicates AI could be the job creator, not the job killer

New research indicates AI could be the job creator, not the job killer

Think robots will take your job? Think again, AI could actually boost employment

These 5 tips will attract apprentices to your business.

These 5 tips will attract apprentices to your business.

Jobs and careers

5 ways you can attract apprentices to your business

CONVICTED: Kellyanne McNaughton pleaded guilty to killing Michele Rutherford.

CONVICTED: Kellyanne McNaughton pleaded guilty to killing Michele Rutherford.

Woman convicted for death of care worker in Stirling

Trending Across Scotland

See inside Scotland's oldest house, dating back to at least 1107

Hotel in 'enchanting' part of Scotland named one of the best in the world

All to know on Scotland's Alpine Coaster ride including how to get tickets

Iconic Scottish actor lends voice to new free Highlands tourism experience

Heavy rain and flood warning issued for parts of Scotland this week

Northern Lights to dazzle Scottish stargazers this week – how to see them

Sport

HISTORIC: Duncan Scott is now Scotland's most-decorated Olympian.

History making Duncan Scott now Scotland's most decorated Olympian

RETIREMENT: Andy Murray ended his career with defeat at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

RETIREMENT: Andy Murray ended his career with defeat at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Tributes pour in as Andy Murray retires from pro tennis

Great Britain's Duncan Scott following the Men's 200m Freestyle Semifinal 2 at the Paris La Defense Arena, on the second day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Sunday July 28, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Martin

Great Britain's Duncan Scott following the Men's 200m Freestyle Semifinal 2 at the Paris La Defense Arena, on the second day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Sunday July 28, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Martin

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Alloa's Duncan Scott comes agonisingly close to seventh Olympic medal

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall lock horns tonight (Saturday). Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images.

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall lock horns tonight (Saturday). Image: Steve Welsh/PA Images.

Biggest British boxing fight of the year on TV tonight: all you need to know

Steven Buchanan in action against Hamilton in the playoffs last season. Picture by Scott Barron Photography.

Steven Buchanan in action against Hamilton in the playoffs last season. Picture by Scott Barron Photography.

Steven Buchanan aims to push on after scoring first Alloa goal

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Eddie Howe (PA)

Eddie Howe (PA)

Eddie Howe full of praise for matchwinner Harvey Barnes

Lilia Vu reacts after making a vital putt on the 17th green before clinching the Solheim Cup for the United States (Chris Szagola/AP)

Lilia Vu reacts after making a vital putt on the 17th green before clinching the Solheim Cup for the United States (Chris Szagola/AP)

United States win Solheim Cup despite brave European fightback

Harvey Barnes (left) won it for Newcastle (Nick Potts/PA)

Harvey Barnes (left) won it for Newcastle (Nick Potts/PA)

Harvey Barnes leaves it late to earn Newcastle victory at Wolves

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard poses with the Amgen Irish Open trophy following his win at Royal County Down (Peter Morrison/PA)

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard poses with the Amgen Irish Open trophy following his win at Royal County Down (Peter Morrison/PA)

Rory McIlroy rues another near-miss as Rasmus Hojgaard claims Irish Open title

Harry Brook will lead England in the ODI series against Australia (Ben Whitley/PA)

Harry Brook will lead England in the ODI series against Australia (Ben Whitley/PA)

Harry Brook named England captain for Australia ODIs as rain ruins T20 decider

Rasmus Hojgaard holed out from a bunker on the 17th on his way to winning the Irish Open (Peter Morrison/PA)

Rasmus Hojgaard holed out from a bunker on the 17th on his way to winning the Irish Open (Peter Morrison/PA)

Heartbreak for Rory McIlroy as Rasmus Hojgaard wins Irish Open

Mikel Arteta applauds the Arsenal fans after the 1-0 win at Tottenham (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta applauds the Arsenal fans after the 1-0 win at Tottenham (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta praises absentee-hit Arsenal after claiming ‘ugly’ win at Spurs

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A Life Through a Lens: Forth Valley man delves into photography

Traquair House is Scotland's oldest home and has existed since at least 1107

See inside Scotland's oldest house, dating back to at least 1107

NEW TIMBER: The roof is being upgraded with original slates to be reinstated

Tullibody volunteers aim to restore historic Bridge of Allan Well House

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (Alex Brandon/AP)

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (Alex Brandon/AP)

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Trump safe after gunshots reported in his vicinity in Florida: campaign team

Party leader Ed Davey hopped on a jet ski as the Lib Dem conference opened in Brighton on Saturday (Jamie Lashmar/PA)

Party leader Ed Davey hopped on a jet ski as the Lib Dem conference opened in Brighton on Saturday (Jamie Lashmar/PA)

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Lib Dem deputy leader ‘pretty sure’ party stunts will continue

The Battle of Britain was the first decisive campaign in history fought entirely in the air (Lucy North/PA)

The Battle of Britain was the first decisive campaign in history fought entirely in the air (Lucy North/PA)

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Starmer and Sunak attend annual Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their bilateral Downing Street meeting in July (PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their bilateral Downing Street meeting in July (PA)

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Zelensky urges West to overcome ‘fear’ of ‘strong’ decisions to defend Ukraine

The boat got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse, northern France (Alamy/PA)

The boat got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse, northern France (Alamy/PA)

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Eight migrants die trying to cross Channel overnight

Flooded houses in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

Flooded houses in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

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Death toll rises as rain and flooding force evacuations across central Europe

Teenager Giselle Prosper was said to be a ‘model pupil’ in a tribute from her school (Jacob King/PA)

Teenager Giselle Prosper was said to be a ‘model pupil’ in a tribute from her school (Jacob King/PA)

Tribute paid to ‘beautiful soul’ who was one of three found dead in flat

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