More homes have been evacuated in a mining village in Clackmannanshire after families were told their properties are dangerous.

In total, 256 residents of Coalsnaughton have now been told to move out after ground movement was discovered in May.

On Friday, Clackmannanshire Council issued dangerous building notices for a further six properties while an investigation is ongoing.

The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) told the council last month that ground movement in the village was showing “no signs of stopping”.

It identified between 2mm and 10mm (0.07-0.39in) of ground movement a week in Dunmoss View and Benbuck View.

The MRA is expected to give more information on the cause of the movement in the next few weeks.

It is widely believed that the ground movement is linked to a former mine, but this has not been confirmed.

The MRA plans to monitor the site for a further six months after the ground has stabilised.

Residents will not be allowed to return to their homes before the probe is concluded.

Some families have previously told BBC Scotland News that they expect to be out of their homes for several more months.

And some fear a number of the properties will have to be demolished.

Residents are currently in short-term accommodation – some in housing association properties, some in private rentals including Airbnbs, others are in alternative temporary accommodation including student residences in Stirling.

A Clackmannanshire Council spokesperson said: “We recognise this is a worrying time for the affected residents and we will engage directly with them to ensure they receive clear information and support.”

“This action has been taken under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 following detailed inspections and professional advice from structural engineers, which identified defects that may present a risk to public safety.”

In June the Scottish government confirmed a £1m package to support residents.

The money will be used to cover expenses the local authority has incurred as a result of its emergency response, including temporary housing, welfare and staffing.