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Closure of Royal Mail delivery office in Fife is ‘simply wrong decision’ says MSP
Politicians in Fife have spoken out over the closure of a Royal Mail delivery office in Fife.

Dundee cafe to open new coffee shop in St Andrews
Empire State Coffee is moving into the old Rocca Italian deli on Bell Street.
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Why women, and men, need to talk about menopause – one of the last stigmas
Women from across Fife are being invited to come together to share experiences and shatter perceptions of menopause – and men are being urged to get involved too.


Warning to delivery drivers after ‘multiple’ incidents at Fife level crossing
Delivery drivers have been given a warning after multiple safety incidents at a level crossing in Fife.


NHS Fife urged to concede Sandie Peggie case after Supreme Court ruling
Tory MSP Murdo Fraser said the NHS health board does not ‘have a leg to stand on’


EV charge point training offer to electricians in Fife
Electricians across Scotland can futureproof their careers with affordable, industry-leading training in electric vehicle charge point installation at Fife College.


New walking groups for bereaved Fifers are launched in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline
New walking groups for people who have suffered a bereavement have been launched in Fife.

Modernised apartment round corner from St Andrews Old Course for sale
The flat at Pilmour Court, off Links Crescent, has been refurbished by its current owners.

Forth crossing: could new study lead to launch of a Kirkcaldy-Edinburgh service?
Plans for a Forth crossing linking Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh are back on the table - 18 years after a hovercraft trial sparked huge interest in the Lang Toun.


Easter weather: Met Office gives outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend
Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for the week ahead, which includes an outlook for Easter weekend.


Why Kirkcaldy has a strong community – one to be proud of
These past few weeks have been a powerful reminder of just how strong and active our community is in and around Kirkcaldy.


Work placements at B&M stores across Fife in Jobcentre initiative
Jobcentres in Fife are working with the region’s B&M stores to offer work placements.


£90,000 cannabis haul seized in Glenrothes raid
Police have uncovered a cannabis haul at a house in Glenrothes.

Luxury apartment in famous building overlooking St Andrews Old Course for sale
The Hamilton Grand home comes with a 24-hour butler service, a residents' lounge and a roof terrace.

Links Market: a powerful attraction, but one Kirkcaldy needs to tap into
We had our annual walk through the Links Market as it set up at the weekend.


Call to revive Fife town’s community council after two-year absence
A call has been made to a Fife town to think about re-launching its community council.


Four seriously injured after unprovoked attack by large masked gang
Four young people were taken to hospital after being victims of an unprovoked attack by a large group of youths, many of them wearing masks.


New plans for former bakery shop in Fife town revealed
A former baker’s shop in a Fife town could be turned into residential accommodation.


Fife’s unique Happy Disco finds new venue to keep the party going
A unique inclusive disco for adults has found a new home after its Kirkcaldy base closed as part of a major £15m renovation project.
