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Fife Council leader expresses concerns over public sector reform plans
Fife Council leader David Ross has expressed concern over the Scottish Government’s proposals for public sector reform highlighting a “bizarre” proposal which could see social work services move to the NHS.
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"Unfair" Celebrity chef Dean Banks slams one star review troll
The chef has called for hospitality workers to be 'treated fairly'.
Fife care home exhibits resident's artwork
A 90-year-old resident at a Kirkcaldy care home has celebrated her love of art with her very own exhibition.
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‘Tag’ for teenage thug who punched shop worker
A shop worker was injured after being punched by a teenager in Dunfermline.
Serial offender is jailed
A 34-year-old man with a “horrendous” record has been jailed for defecating in two police cells.
Community Payback for man who choked partner
A violent “coward” subjected his partner to almost three years of domestic abuse, including grabbing her by the hair and choking her.
Tam Courts to land Scotland Under 19s gig as SFA chief headhunts for age group boss roles
The former Dundee Uited and Honved boss is set to be unveiled with a former Rangers academy boss set for U17s job
Fife rivers suffer after dry summer
Recent rainfall has not been enough to reverse the impact of months of dry conditions in parts of Fife.
SFA to meet with major clubs as Ian Maxwell and Craig Mulholland ramp up 'Made in Scotland?' push
The move follows last week's summit in St Andrews with all 42 SPFL clubs to try and address the issue of young players' game time
Survey reveals Fife children feel safe in school however parents raise concerns over bullying
Concern has been raised after only a fifth of Fife parents responded to a survey asking them their views on their child’s education.
Pupils and parents to be consulted as Fife Council look at mobile phone use in schools
Consultation is to begin on a policy which could see mobile phones banned from Fife classrooms.
Fife MSP hits out in wait for £2 bus fare cap
People living in Fife should not have to wait until 2031 to benefit from the £2 bus fare cap, says Mark Ruskell, the Scottish Greens MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife.
Walk the Waterfront with Greener Kirkcaldy
Greener Kirkcaldy is inviting local people to come together and explore how Kirkcaldy’s Waterfront could become greener, more welcoming and a better place to spend time.
Funding approved for repairs on unadopted Glenrothes road
A Glenrothes road “blighted by potholes” is set for a refresh after funding of £30,000 was approved.
Councillors delay decision on reducing speed on Fife road
A decision on slowing down traffic on a Fife road which council officials say is spurred on by concerns over horse safety has been stalled.
Scottish football warned against major 'crisis' as SFA chief urges SPFL clubs to pass youth proposal vote
All 42 SPFL clubs attended a summit in St Andrews to discuss the future of the national game
Councillors agree on funding for key community hub co-ordinator
A community hub is set to get continued funding from Fife Council.
Huge drop in puffin numbers on Isle of May sparks concerns
Concerns have been raised over a big drop in the number of puffins on the Isle of May - one of the UK’s largest colonies
Fife AI data centre campaigners join demo at Scottish Parliament
A campaign to stop a massive AI data centre being built in Fife has staged a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament.
Best UK plug-in solar kits as prices start from £349.99
Households in Great Britain can now plug approved solar systems directly into a socket, although the bargain-priced revolution may need a little longer to arrive.