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World Emoji Day: 10 emojis used differently between generations - and what they mean to Gen Z
The 💀 emoji may be more amused than menacing, depending on who sent it

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'Fairytale' Scottish castle beside beautiful loch on sale for £2.6million
The castle, now listed with Knight Frank, has five bedrooms and luxury features like a gym, sauna, and glass-walled dining room


Langtoun Fest: film, music and arts – three possible festivals for Kirkcaldy in 2026
I suspect I’m not the only person who goes to an event or festival and wonders if it could be replicated in Kirkcaldy - or be the spark that leads to a new date being added to the calendar.

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Key contract move in bid for 14km high voltage electrical link through Fife
Plans to create an electricity cable link from Fife to the south of England have taken a step forward.


The 'underrated' historic town near Glasgow that's becoming a TikTok hotspot
The town has been crowned the most underrated in the UK outside England and has started to attract a wave of interest online.


Vape laws that could catch you out on your summer holidays this year - see the full list
Vaping rules abroad could catch you out this summer ðŸš


The Open hawks swoop into action to scare off Portrush seagulls
Harris hawks drafted into Portrush to scare off the seagulls


Kirkcaldy funding: how to have your say and help shape town’s multi-million £ masterplan
Decisions are made by those who show up.


Sandie Peggie cleared of internal disciplinary charges at NHS Fife
Sandie Peggie, the nurse at the centre of the NHS Fife trans employment tribunal, has been cleared of internal disciplinary charges.


Fire service shake-up: public meetings over changes get underway – how to attend
Public meetings to hear about plans to make changes to several fire stations in Fife get underway next week.


Kirkcaldy MP Melanie Ward visits Raith Rovers' popular summer football camp
Kirkcaldy MP Melanie Ward visited the Scottish Gas and Scottish FA Summer Football Camp held in Beveridge Park last week, and hosted by the Raith Rovers Community Foundation.


Diamond Wedding day for former owners of Caird Carpets in Levenmouth
A Fife couple have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.


Coked-up joyrider fell asleep at wheel before ploughing into taxi
Josh McBride - who was 16 at the time - fell asleep and drifted into the opposing carriageway before smashing into the cab being driven by Garry McInnes.


New time limits on parking announced at popular Fife harbour
Visitors to a popular East Neuk harbour will see parking limited to a two-hour stay.


Young Scottish golfer rockets in Open betting as he is backed to emulate Bob MacIntyre
Perthshire teenager catching the attention of Portrush punters


New plan unveiled for North East Fife mobile sauna voted number one in UK
One of the main operators behind North East Fife Fife’s growing mobile sauna scene has unveiled new plans.


Bid to convert Fife church hall to a three-bedroom home
A church hall in a Fife town could be turned into residential accommodation if councillors approve new plans.


The inspiring stories of two Fife College students turning passion into careers
Whether it’s becoming a head chef by 30 or starting a therapy business that helps people feel their best; learning and real-world experience can open doors to exciting careers. Here’s the stories of two students following their dreams at Fife College.


Scotland to be hit by huge downpours after heatwave blasts country
The latest weather maps from WX Charts show a deluge of rainfall arriving tomorrow morning which is expected to last throughout the day.


The 10 worst areas for slow internet speed in the UK - full list of 'buffering' hotspots
Expect some buffering when trying to watch Netflix😬
