The bells may well be ringing out for Christmas time in a few weeks but first Grangemouth residents will here the equally distinctive – if less festive – tones of the community warning siren.

Grangemouth’s multi-million pound Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has received the blessing of the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Falkirk MP Euan Stainbank has welcomed Labour Budget as “a fair Budget for Falkirk”, highlighting major action to tackle child poverty, cut energy bills, support public services and unlock new ...