An extension of the Forth and Clyde Canal is also being built, along with a new sea lock on the River Carron.

BBC: Work to begin on new ?1m canal bridge in Grangemouth

These would form an integral part of a new boat lift mechanism at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal.

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Bases in Forth and Clyde in Scotland have already been closed.

BBC: Lifeboat (RNLI)

The Clyde and Forth stations are due to close by the end of the year.

BBC: Coastguard helicopter

MPs said there had been "no satisfactory explanation" for the decision to close the Clyde and Forth stations.

BBC: Coastguard helicopter

In the more urban NHS boards such as Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Forth Valley, and Lanarkshire, nearly 75% of residents were registered by the latest quarter.

BBC: Dentist

However, 245 dialysis patients in Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the Forth Valley have been contacted by their health authorities informing them of the hepatitis C cases.

BBC: Hepatitis C fears prompt screening