Maddiston Primary School closed

Pupils and staff have been told to stay away from Maddiston Primary School while the building is assessed for storm damage. But parents are unhappy that the closure comes almost four weeks after Storm Eowyn caused havoc across the country.

A Falkirk Council spokesperson said: “A decision was taken on February 18 to close Maddiston Primary School to all pupils and staff for the remainder of the week.

“As a result of inspections following the storm damage to the roof, the school has moved to online learning to allow further investigations by engineers to take place.

“A further update will be issued once these investigations are complete.”