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Police have appealed for information | Pic TSPL

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Fife town

Aisha Kempson died in her three-car crash on the A92 | Pic Police Scotland

Tribute to ‘heart of gold’ young mum killed in three-car A92 crash

9 to 5 will run at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre next year

Fife director's new production of hit musical

9 to 5 will run at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre next year

Fife director's new production of hit musical

An image of what the Blank Street coffee shop will look like.

Coffee chain Blank Street set to move into Fife town centre

Aberdour Station | Pic Fife Free Press

Praise for volunteers who make huge difference to Fife rail station

ClowneTina at a previous Blackheart Market event. Pic. Contributed

Blackheart Market returns to Kirkcaldy this weekend.

Dr Arthur Bernhoff (inset) defeated candidates including MSP Dr Q Manivannan | Pic Mitchell/Getty Images

Graduate defeats sitcom star and MSP to become new rector

Steven Muir appeared for sentence at Falkirk Sheriff Court | Pic Central Scotland News Agency

Kirkcaldy police officer jailed after helping to forge a will for a friend

Police have appealed for information following the fatal road crash | Pic TSPL

Appeal after pedestrian killed in late night A92 crash

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Sport

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Your World Fife

As cycling the Tayport to Leuchars stretch could be on a summer's eve.

Consultation launches for new NE Fife cycle link

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The Purvis Group helps round up Kirkcaldy’s Wemyss Ware Cats

Local Cupar youth cast aged P7-S6 bring Wizard of Oz to Corn Exchange

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East Fife

Manager Dick Campbell watching East Fife losing 3-0 at home to East Kilbride | Pic Kenny Mackay

East Fife launch search for new manager after Dick Campbell departs
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Dick Campbell’s East Fife suffered a trio of injuries during last Saturday’s Scottish League One fixture away to Cove Rangers (Photo: Kenny Mackay)

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Cammie Ross wheels away to celebrate his and East Fife’s second goal against Ross County last Saturday afternoon (Pictures by Kenny Mackay)

Ross' brace just not enough against County

East Fife drew 0-0 away to Airdrie (Photo: Kenny Mackay)

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East Fife defender Andy Munro (Photo: Kenny Mackay)

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Raith Rovers

Paul Hanlon in action for Raith Rovers, challenging Charlie Telfer, during their 3-0 William Hill Championship win away to Hamilton Academical in March 2025 (Photo: Simon Wootton/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers to begin defence of KDM Evolution Trophy away to Hamilton Accies
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Raith's Dylan Easton arrives on crutches before last weekend's home fixture v Queen's Park (Pic Rob Casey/SNS Group)

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Raith manager Dougie Imrie has praised the talents of Kai Montagu (Pic by Rob Casey/SNS Group)

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Kai has new deal to summer 2029 (Pic Rob Casey/SNS)

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Scott Brown (right) celebrates with George Oakley (Pic by Rob Casey/SNS Group)

Boss Dougie Imrie's successful plea for different Raith Rovers goalscorers

Crime

Police have appealed for information | Pic TSPL

Police hunt for man after indecent exposure in St Andrews

Michael Mackinnon appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court | Pic Fife Free Press

Jail for motorist who fled head-on crash and left woman badly injured

Police addressed shoplifting and drug use

Arrests after reports of man with firearm in Fife town

Satwant Singh and his wife Jatinder Kaur | Pic Family photo

Drink drive college lecturer who killed husband and wife is jailed

Steven Muir, from Kirkcaldy, who was a solicitor before joining Police Scotland appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court | Pic Michael Gillen

Kirkcaldy police officer quits over will fraud, and could face jail sentence

James Marshall appeared for sentencing at Dunfermline Sheriff Court

Altercation led to violent street assault in Methil

What's On

Jack Vettriano at Kirkcaldy Galleries in 2020 (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

New play about Jack Vettriano in 'call to arms' to examine late artist's work

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Family fun day at Fife sports centre – what’s on, and how to book

The Proclaimers (Pic:Michael Gillen)

What’s On: The Snuts, Proclaimers & Jason Byrne head to Fife for live shows

The Veterans Here & Now project - Bill Mason, Cath Ruane and Lisa May Young (Pic: Submitted)

Appeal for memorabilia to be part of new Kirkcaldy exhibition on veterans

Retro

BBC presenter Iain Stewart conducting a talk as part of Open Doors Days 2026. (Pic. Contributed.)

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Alan Gilmour Memorial Pairs at Kirkcaldy West End Bowling Club - from left Simon Bell / Gary Mackie (runners up), Alan Hill / Billy Laing (winners), Stevie MacDonald, Mike Rollo / Ian Moir and Alex Cormie / Gordon Fyfe (beaten semi-finalists)

In Pictures: Kirkcaldy’s runners and bowlers enjoying sporting success

The squad from the 18th Fife (Kennoway) who won the Levenmouth District five-a-side tournament in 1988. Back, from left: Scott Thomson, Kevin Anderson, Brian Kay, Gary Lamont; front – James Goodlad, Craig Connor, Gary Bissett.

In Pictures: memories of Fife in this black & white gallery

In 2001 Kirkcaldy High's Nicola Richardson beat 300 of her fellow pupils to win the school's Chef of the Year competition. Pictured with Nicola are runner up Sean Bissett and judge, Fife College's David Dickson.

25 black and white photos capturing moments in time in Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes

This picture was taken of Buckhaven Primary School’s primary seven class in term 1954-55. The teacher, who can be seen in the second row was Mrs Ross. (Pic: Contributed)

New Fife schoolday exhibition in appeal for photos and memorabilia

Health

Lundin Golf raises £12,000 for BHF in memory of treasured Fife councillor. (Pic. Contributed.)

Lundin Golf raises £12,000 for BHF in memory of treasured friend

Amanda Williamson with her award | Pic Contributed

Award for health play specialist who helps children through hospital treatment

The Substances Support Scotland’s new Assertive Outreach and Recovery Service is working with Fife Alcohol and Drug Partnership | Pic Contributed

New support model launched as Fife’s drugs and alcohol death figures revealed

Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. (Pic: Fife Free Press)

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The Main Street property sits in the heart of Lochgelly,

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Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

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At the development are (from left) R Grant McManus (Kingdom Housing Association), William Bald (Campion Homes) Nick Clark (Ore Valley Housing Association) Stuart Jamieson (Campion Homes, and Grant McBeath (Hardies) | Pic Contributed

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Lifestyle

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People

Carole-Anne McCann, Group Recruitment Manager at Arnold Clark, Iona Worgan, James Millar, Adam Mohammed and Sarah-Jane Linton, Fife College Vice Principal are pictured at the Arnold Clark Scholarship 2026 presentation at Fife College’s Dunfermline City Campus. (Pic. Contributed.)

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Opinion

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech during an Innovation Nation Summit in Manchester, | Pic Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Kirkcaldy ‘doesn’t need warm words from Andy Burnham – it needs decisions’

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his keynote speech on day three of the Labour Party Conference at Liverpool Experience Campus | Pic Leon Neal/Getty Images

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Gilbert O'Sullivan on stage at the Queens Hall, Edinburgh | Pic Allan Crow

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Melanie Ward MP recently visited The Auld Hoose in Kinghorn. She's calling for government support for pubs in Scotland after the UK government announced a cut in business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.

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Business

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Fife Business Week: workshops to help retailers and independent businesses

Striking workers at Diageo

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Aldi is set to invest in two Fife supermarkets | Pic Simon Hadley Photography

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