Police are appealing for information.

A 79-year-old man has died in the collision:

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Police Scotland Forth Valley has named Chief Superintendent Roddy Irvine as the new Divisional Commander:

The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 5.25%.

The A84 in Callander is closed after a collision between a car and a pedestrian:

People heading abroad from the Forth Valley are facing disruption.

Edinburgh Airport has suspended flights, after a 'small break up' on the runway.

The runway is due to be replaced next year.

The TSB branch in Alloa will close this September:

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First Minister John Swinney will face questions from party leaders for the first time at Holyrood later.

He has named a largely unchanged cabinet - with Kate Forbes becoming his deputy.

Plans to reduce the school week in Falkirk are being shared with parents from today.

The local authority is putting forward proposals to close all local schools at a lunchtime on a Friday.

Falkirk Council is looking to plug a £62 million budget gap.

The Scottish Government Cabinet has been confirmed:

Kate Forbes has been appointed as Deputy First Minister of Scotland.

Shona Robison tendered her resignation a short time ago as Deputy FM.

First Minister John Swinney is appointing his cabinet this afternoon.

Pavement parking is being banned in Falkirk - with drivers facing fines later this year.

Advisory notices will be issued until November for parking on pavements or dropped kerbs.

There is an exemption for delivery drivers.

John Swinney has been sworn in as First Minister of Scotland.

A 39-year-old man will appear in court today after an attack outside the Falkirk Stadium.

Police were called to the incident at around 5:20pm yesterday.

A 52-year-old man was taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries, while a 63-year-old woman also needed hospital treatment.

Stroke Association are calling for greater support for people who are recovering across the Forth Valley.

They're wanting a dedicated rehabilitation plan, and contact information for recovery support.

John Swinney is to be sworn in as Scotland's First Minister today.

He won the backing of 64 MSPs in a vote at Holyrood yesterday.

Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf, who has formally resigned.

Alloa Athletic drew 2-2 with Hamilton in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi final.

Stirling Albion have work to do if they are to remain in League One - they lost 2-1 against Dumbarton in their first leg last night.

BREAKING: John Swinney has been voted in as Scotland's new First Minister.

He was unopposed in taking over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader yesterday.

Mr Yousaf officially resigned as First Minister today, with MSPs backing Mr Swinney to take over the top job this afternoon.

Humza Yousaf has formally resigned as Scotland's First Minister - signing a letter to the King.

It paves the way for the new SNP leader John Swinney to be confirmed as his successor.

Vladimir Putin's been sworn in for a fifth term as Russia's president.

He's already the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin.

UK house prices are said to have 'plateaued' as the market's got used to higher interest rates.

Halifax says the average cost rose by just 0.1% in April, after a fall of 0.9% the month before.