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Meet miracle Fife baby Hope: born at 22 weeks gestation, weighing just 511 grams
A baby girl born weighing only half as much as a standard bag of sugar and facing the slimmest chance of survival is now thriving at home with her family in Fife.
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‘Back the BID’ call – and help save St Andrews’ Hoolie
Businesses in St Andrews have been urged to back the town’s BID - and help secure the future of key events such as the St Andrew’s Day Hoolie.
Bob MacIntyre reveals The Open pep talk he is giving himself as he lays out plan to win it on Sunday
Scotland's best hope for open glory believes that he can savour a special Sunday at Royal Birkdale seven years after Portrush debut
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Four-month road closure in Fife town for rail bridge repairs
A Cardenden route is set to close for four months to allow work to be carried out on a rail bridge.
What’s on: ABC at Rockore, plus all your local gigs
The Fife Free Press supports our live venues by featuring listings of gigs and shows coming up over the next few weeks.
Fifers urged to nominate NHS heroes for new recognition
Fifers have been urged to celebrate the healthcare workers who make a difference every day by nominating their local NHS heroes.
MP calls public meeting on pollution crisis at Kinghorn beach
A public meeting is set to take place to discuss the ongoing pollution crisis at Kinghorn Beach.
Fife’s new GP walk-in clinic: where it is located and it’s opening hours
The location of Fife’s first GP walk-in service has been revealed, along with its opening hours.
£1.2m lottery funding to rebuild historic Fife fishing vessel
A Fife trust has scooped £1.2million in funding to rebuild a historic fishing vessel.
Why I am launching a Summer School for young Fifers interested in politics
Visiting schools in my constituency and meeting local young people who come on school trips to the UK Parliament is one of the great joys of doing this job.
Show of support for Kirkcaldy school after vile abuse over its diversity day project
A Kirkcaldy primary school which saw its diversity project become the subject of appalling racist abuse online has been given the support of Melanie Ward, MP.
New podcast telling stories of Fifers launches online fundraiser
A new podcast which tells the stories of people in Fife has launched a taster broadcaster, and an online fundraiser.
Location of new GP walk-in clinic announced
The location of Fife’s new GP walk-in clinic has been revealed.
Funding boost as Kirkcaldy community hub celebrates centenary
A long-standing community hub in Kirkcaldy is set to expand opportunities for local young people after receiving £2000 from the Miller Homes Community Fund.
Company's planning bid for parcel lockers in towns across Fife
Retrospective planning permission is being sought for six parcel lockers across Fife.
Green light for glamping pods at Fife farm
Proposals for two glamping pods at a Fife farm have been approved at the second time of asking.
How clothes from Fife students are giving relief to donkeys in Devon at mercy of insects
An inspiring recycling initiative in Fife will offer rescued donkeys relief from biting insects this summer.
New social sauna cafe is a first for Kirkcaldy town centre
The doors are set to open to the first social sauna cafe in Kirkcaldy town centre
Data reveals Fife is one of Scotland’s fastest growing regions as these towns expand
Fife is one of Scotland’s fastest-growing regions for the number of expanding communities redesignated as towns.
Volunteers wanted for meal-sharing Food Train project with older people in Fife
Volunteer cooks are being sought to become part of a meal-sharing project which tackles malnutrition and loneliness among older people in Fife.