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New plans revealed for former Fife hotel once earmarked as homeless hostel
A former hotel in a Fife town, once earmarked as a hostel for the homeless, could now be converted into flats and houses.
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New university deal to help boost unique doctor training scheme helping tackle rural GP shortage
Medical students on the ScotGEM course will now have the chance to use facilities at University of the West of Scotland in Dumfries
Plans reveal new lease of life for fire-damaged Fife High Street building
Plans to bring a fire-damaged building in the heart of a Fife town centre back into to use have been unveiled.
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Police appeal after man, 47, dies in New Year’s Day road crash in Fife
A man has died after a New Year’s Day road crash in Fife.
Police name Kirkcaldy man and woman who died after crash on Fife road week before Christmas
Police have named the two people killed in a road crash in Fife.
In Pictures: Kirkcaldy's New Year Loony Dook - hundreds take plunge into freezing Firth of Forth
Hundreds of Fifers enjoyed a bracing dip in the Forth to herald the dawn of a new year.
Ne’er Day Dip: watch as hundreds take part in Kirkcaldy’s 2026 Loony Dook
Hundreds of brave Fifers took part in Kirkccaldy’s Loony Dook, ushering in 2026 by racing into the Forth.
In Pictures: 1990s memories from Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and Leven
The archives of the Fife Free Press Group of newspapers are an absolute treasure trove.
Andrew Arbuckle: tributes to much loved Fife politician, farmer & author who championed his community
Tributes have been paid to Andrew Arbuckle, one of North East Fife’s most respected figures.
Fife couple who eloped 60 years ago celebrated landmark anniversary
A Kirkcaldy couple who eloped to get married have celebrated 60 years together.
Thousands more low emission vehicles on Fife roads, figures reveal
Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles were registered in Fife in 2025, recent figures show.
Revealed: top parliamentary petitions signed by people in Kirkcaldy & Cowdenbeath constituency
The parliamentary petitions with the most signatures from the Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy constituency have been revealed.
Fife bakery expansion plans at heart of £20million investment of new stores Scotland wide
A Fife baker is set to expand its bakery as it looks to open new stores across Scotland.
Fife Council area school holidays for 2026
As we enter a new year and the festive holidays are almost over once again, kids across the Kingdom are set to return to the classroom next week.
New speeding campaign launches to urge Fife drivers to slow down
A new campaign has been launched to urge drivers in Fife to slow down.
Fife Council opens door to community groups to take over running of local halls
More community halls could be taken on by local groups under a Fife Council shake-up.
Tiger Woods at 50 - magical memories but huge question mark over future
Golf correspondent Martin Dempster reflects on a great career and asks what lies ahead for ‘generational talent’
Broadband company supports Cupar Food Bank with donation
To mark the one-year anniversary of finishing its network build in Cupar, broadband provider GoFibre donated to Cupar Food Bank to help it meet the increased demand for emergency food parcels during the festive season
Fifers recognised in King's New Year Honours list
Five Fifers have been recognised in His Majesty the King’s New Year Honours.
New year, new start: Fife Council outline options for Fifers looking for fresh start in 2026
Fife Council has urged Christmas school leavers, graduates and others looking for a fresh start to consider the wide range of job opportunities available across its services.