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Pioneering mental health car saves Fife police hundreds of hours of time
A pioneering mental health ambulance initiative in Fife has been hailed a success, saving hundreds of hours of police officers’ time, and extending into three areas.

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Jail for Fife man after unprovoked attack at bus station
A Glenrothes man who viciously attacked a complete stranger for no reason at a bus station has been jailed.


Fife charity launches new social group for young blind and partially sighted people
Fife’s sight loss charity, Seescape, has launched a new social group for younger people who are blind or partially-sighted.

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Day2Play: new fundraising appeal to help Fife children enjoy days out
A Fife charity has launched its fourth annual ‘Day2Play’ appeal to help families struggling in the cost of living crisis enjoy activities and days out.


Melanie Ward MP: employment Rights Bill is one part of our plan to make work pay
This week, more than 8000 people across Fife got a well-earned pay rise thanks to Labour’s increases to the minimum wage, which have just come into force

Operator of Forgan’s and Mitchell’s opens new St Andrews cafe
Space on South Street is also aiming to act as a hub for accommodation and remote workers.

Scottish woodland site with cute huts named among best camping spots in the UK this Easter
This beautiful site, located in Fife, was the only Scottish site to receive a 10/10 rating


Chamberlain raises concerns over Gaza aid blocks
Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, has today asked the Government what diplomatic steps they are taking to help ensure that Israel allows aid into Gaza.


Kirkcaldy Foodbank AGM to celebrate volunteers at heart of charity
Kirkcaldy Foodbank’s annual general meeting will celebrate its volunteers.


Man’s ‘slit your throat’ threat in Fife court disturbance
A 26-year-old man, who assaulted police officers and threatened to slit a woman’s throat during a disturbance in Dunfermline Sheriff Court, has been jailed.

7 things to do in St Andrews this April
Planning a day trip or even a wee weekend away in the Home of Golf? Here's our what's on guide to St Andrews this month.

Poundstretcher fire: police probe ‘deliberate’ fire at former Kirkcaldy shop
Police are treating a major fire which broke out in an empty shop unit in Kirkcaldy town centre as deliberate.


Achievements of Kirkcaldy's adult learners celebrated at inspiring awards ceremony
The achievements of learners from Kirkcaldy adult learning programmes were celebrated last week during an inspiring awards ceremony at St Brycedale’s Kirk.


Langtoun Central Church: Four congregations united under a new name
Four Kirkcaldy churches united at the start of the year to become one congregation and form Langtoun Central Church.


'Rare gem' £1 million Scottish cottage in heart of St Andrews goes on the market
The "remarkable" property is set within stunning landscaped gardens.


Lockdown five years on: driving on a deserted M6 was a surreal experience
Five years ago we were on a canal boat moored in the centre of Chester when Boris Johnson announced we were in lockdown and had to return home.


Highest youth accolade and praise for trio of Cupar scouts
Three Cupar Explorer Scouts have been presented with the King’s Scout Award, the highest youth accolade in Scouting.


Security cameras added to protect historic chapel in Fife cemetery
CCTV cameras are to be installed at a Fife cemetery to protect a historic chapel.


Summer start for work to upgrade high school in Kirkcaldy
Plans to upgrade a high school in Kirkcaldy have been unveiled as many of its elements are now past their intended life expectancy.


Gospel hall in Kirkcaldy earmarked for demolition to create new flats
A gospel hall in Kirkcaldy could be demolished to make way for new flats.
