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              Date set for Glenrothes by-election after councillor stands down
The date has been set for a by-election in Glenrothes.
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              Green light for improvements to Kirkcaldy school facilities ‘beyond their life expectancy’
Improvements to a secondary school in Kirkcaldy have been given the go-ahead by councillors.
            
              Plans unveiled to make improvements to historic Fife church
Plans to improve a historic church in Fife have been unveiled.
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              Buckhaven by-election: seven candidates bid to replace disgraced David Graham as councillor
Levenmouth’s newest councillor will be decided next week.
            
              Revamped Fife sports centre unveils new look after improvement work
A fresh new look has been unveiled at a Fife sports centre.
            
              Fifers urged to back campaign to make Christmas brighter for hospital patients
Fife Health Charity has launched its annual Christmas donation campaign.
            
              ‘Heat & Eat Appeal’ launched to support Fife families to stay safe, warm, and well this winter
A ‘heat and eat’ appeal has been launched to ensure Fife families stay safe, warm, and well this winter.
            
              Wildlife Trust: Does Bonfire Night harm wildlife? Three ways to make at-home Guy Fawkes displays safer
At-home bonfires can accidentally kill hedgehogs, while noisy fireworks displays may disturb birds 🎆
            
              Why overnight election counts have a special sense of drama
There’s nothing to beat the buzz of an election count at night.
            
              Scottish awards acclaim for St Andrews businesswoman at helm of renowned venues
A director of an acclaimed venue St Andrews has been named as one of Scotland’s top ten women to watch in business.
            
              £5000 boost to help cover running costs of two Kirkcaldy organisations
Two Kirkcaldy based organisations have secured £5000 of funding.
            
              Police probe as firework put through letterbox of Kirkcaldy property
A police probe is underway after a firework was put through the letterbox of a property in Kirkcaldy.
            
              Well earned retirement for police dog Amber
One of Police Scotland’s most successful police dogs has hung up her harness for the final time as she enters retirement.
            
              Fife tourism tax: public and business get their say on plans for contentious levy
A series of drop-in events have been unveiled as Fife Council begins consultation on a potential visitor levy for the Kingdom.
            
              Borders car crash death driver sent to jail
A man who killed a Hawick woman whilst driving under the influence of cocaine has been jailed.
            
              Glenrothes girl Darcy's story launches CHAS's The Christmas That Couldn't Wait Appeal
Glenrothes girl Darcy McGuire’s story lies at the heart of this year’s Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) festive campaign – The Christmas That Couldn’t Wait Appeal.
            
              Bursary boost for young optical assistant at Fife Specsavers
A young optical assistant from Glenrothes has been awarded a bursary from Specsavers.
            
              Allan Bryant: 12th anniversary of missing Glenrothes man as family still seek closure
The family of Allan Bryant have marked the 12th anniversary of his disappearance with a plea to help end their anguish.
            
              Plans unveiled to bring fastest growing sport to Fife business
Plans have been unveiled to bring a fast-growing sport to Fife with the provision of new facilities.
            
              Beaver Moon 2025: How to see November's full 'supermoon' as it lights up UK skies this week
It will be the second of three especially bright full moons in a row 🌕