Search for WWII home front heroes

The council hopes to find people who worked in mining, farming and railways

World War II heroes and heroines of the home front, from around Falkirk, are being sought by the local council.

People who worked in vital industries like mining, teaching, railways and farming during the conflict are wanted for the Freedom of Falkirk ceremony.

The event is set to take place in the coming months - although an exact date has not yet been revealed.

In 2005, the council became the first in Britain to award the freedom of the town to veterans.

Contribution acknowledged

The local authority now wants to do the same to honour those who were in the reserved occupations.

They are looking for people who worked in docks, refineries, schools and mines, along with others such as engineers, farmers, police, doctors and railway staff.

Provost Pat Reid said: "We would like to hear from anyone who worked in these vital reserved occupations.

"Victory would not have been possible without their hard work, dedication and endurance on the railways, in the mines, foundries and farms all of which were prime targets for enemy bombers.

"Their contribution should be acknowledged."