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Fife volunteer honoured for 50 years of service to Girlguiding
A Girlguiding Scotland volunteer from Fife has been honoured for her work supporting girls and young women across the country over the last 50 years.
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Historic Selkirk visit from First Minister Swinney
SNP Leader and First Minister John Swinney visited Selkirk with local Scottish Parliament candidate John Redpath, in the first-ever First Minister visit to the Borders town.
New footbridge over rail line in Kirkcaldy as part of electrification project
Plans have been unveiled for a new footbridge over the rail line in Kirkcaldy as part of the electrification of the route.
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Missing Fife man linked to Wester Ross area is traced
Police have traced a man reported missing in Fife who may have been in the Western Ross area.
Silent disco opens up world of music and joy at Kirkcaldy care home
A silent disco has brought the joy of music to a care home in Kirkcaldy.
Linton Lane: Jim Raitt – driving force of man who inspired people to get involved
Former employees and volunteers are recording their memories of their time at Kirkcaldy Boys Club, now known as Linton Lane Centre.
Kirkcaldy Guardians: ‘when we work together, big things happen’ in Kirkcaldy
For Nicolle Mullen, Kirkcaldy isn’t just a place on the map, it is home in the truest sense of the word.
Budget: ‘exercise caution’ call to parties as Fife Council counts down to budget
Fife Council is in a “better than anticipated” position as it prepares to set its budget - political groups have been urged to exercise caution when making vital decisions.
Why a new 'challenger bank' is rewarding established customers for everyday banking
Allica Bank is targeting established small businesses with a banking account that combines everyday spending with cashback and savings benefits
Emergency inspection after storm blows huge hole in Dysart Harbour wall
Storm damage has blasted a huge hole in the wall at Dysart Harbour, sparking emergency action.
Big turnout at drop-in session for first glimpse of how Kirkcaldy's £20million will be spent
Plans on how to spend £20million transforming Kirkcaldy town centre and waterfront have gone on show - and are attracting a lot of interest.
Police called to Boxing Day Fife road crash found driver four times over limit
A drink-driver was stopped by police in Rosyth on Boxing Day and found to be more than four times over the limit.
Game of Thrones star James Cosmo enjoys a dram and chips during St Andrews visit
The Trainspotting actor visited Cromars and The Keys Bar on Tuesday.
Taking action to tackle serious problems in Kirkcaldy's Linktown - Melanie Ward
I believe that everyone matters. This is core to my values, and my Labour politics.
Ski instructor caught sexually assaulting drunk woman in St Andrews street
Fraser Baggaley, who claims he cannot remember his sexual assault, was confronted by bouncers.
Fife dental care: 2000 calls a month to advice line as Fifers struggle to get treatment
Access to NHS dentists in Fife is still an ongoing challenge - but “slight improvements” have been seen in the last year.
Burntisland's popular Big Green Market is back for its first event of 2026
After a short winter break, the first Big Green Market of 2026 is taking place in Burntisland this coming weekend.
Perthshire and Fife collections of a lifetime go under hammer as auction house strikes gold
Perth's Lindsay Burns auction house will sell the contents of two very special homes in St Andrews and Murthly next week
Scotland’s sunniest winter walks including coastal routes and historic trails
New research has ranked UK's best winter walks, highlighting Scottish trails with the most sunshine, least rain, calmest winds, and highest popularity.
Fife cocaine ex-addict: ‘I fell through the cracks & my drug addiction took over’
A recovering Fife cocaine addict has called on more to be done to ensure drug users can access vital support to help turn their lives around.