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20mph sign on a residential street. | Pic Emily Dalton/LDRS

Kirkcaldy councillors back 20mph speed limits in town - with some exceptions

St Andrews' Post Office branch is set to close at the beginning of January | Pic Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Hospitality group offers lifeline for Fife town Post Office branch set to close

The 18th fairway, beside the clubhouse / restaurant at Elmwood | Pic Dave Scott

Campaigners call for more time to save Fife golf course facing threat of closure

Fife Gingerbread's staff

Fife charity launches annual festive appeal

The cast of 1984 on stage | Pic Mihaela Bodlovic

Turning Orwell’s 1984 novel into an electrifying theatre experience

From left: Garry Clarke, Allan Dowie, Jill Glen, Christine Convy, Donald McKinnon and Victoria Kirkhope | Pic Contributed

Accounting firm acquires Fife-based insolvency business

The Steamie is at the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline | Pic Contributed

Tony Roper’s poignant farewell to The Steamie as it comes to Fife theatre

Lorraine Brown and Lorna Cairns with David Torrance at the annual Ranch Dance Pink Party in Kirkcaldy | Pic Contributed

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: we need to keep conversation going

Alex Airnes and Jayne Smith from K107FM | Pic Contributed

Silver success for K107FM in community radio awards

Planning officers knocked back the original application | Pic Pixabay

Councillors overturn decision on plans for new home near Largoward

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Gladiators has been a big hit on the BBC and fans can see their heroes live in November and December

Half-price Gladiators tickets for show little boy calls 'best ever’

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Sport

Calum Adamson last played for Raith Rovers in a league game at Partick Thistle on September 19 (Pic Roddy Scott/SNS Group)

On loan Rangers kid's fitness update from Raith Rovers manager Dougie Imrie
Boosters on the injury front have been rare for Raith Rovers this season, but boss Dougie Imrie gave a positive update regarding on loan Rangers kid Calum Adamson when speaking to the Fife Free Press after training at Stark’s Park on Tuesday.
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Glenrothes FC boss Paul Beveridge has hit out at the ambulance response to Liam Jackson's injury

Glenrothes FC boss miffed at ambulance response to player's agonising injury

Craig Gilbert was delighted with his team's showing last weekend

Thornton Hibs boss Craig Gilbert hopes his team has ‘Hadd’ turning point

Stevie Ray (right) is being helped by Latvian Yuris Varushkin (also pictured) as he prepares for his bare knuckle fight debut on November 7

How 'underdog’ Stevie Ray is preparing for bare knuckle fight championship debut

Sean Stroud has taken up the post of assistant general manager | Pic Fife Flyers

Fife Flyers appoint assistant GM to strengthen off ice team

Your World Fife

Craigtoun Halloween Event

Hallowe'en fun for the whole family at Craigtoun Park

Richard Burns

Richard launches charity blindfold challenge in memory of beloved dog

RWM Bro. J Rougvie presenting RWM Bro. A Leigh with the Glengonie Trophy.

Friendships and ceremony as Balgonie 764 hosts Domino Tournament.

Scottfit members who helped raise funds for the Town Hall roof.

Lomond Quarry Trust awards £17,500 to the Leslie Town Hall roof fund

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
East Fife are on the hunt for a new manager after parting company with Dick Campbell.
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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)

More injuries for East Fife

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)

Campbell happy with league start

East Fife defender Andy Munro (Photo: Kenny Mackay)

East Fife defender Andy Munro hits out over penalty shouts

Raith Rovers

Robert Snodgrass now works as a football pundit (Pic by Craig Williamson/SNS Group)

Ex-Scotland international impressed by job Dougie Imrie is doing at Raith Rovers
Former Scotland international midfielder Robert Snodgrass has praised ex-playing opponent Dougie Imrie for the fine job he is doing at Raith Rovers.
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Scott Tiffoney in possession for Raith Rovers during their 2-0 William Hill Championship defeat at home to Inverness Caledonian Thistle in Kirkcaldy on Saturday (Photo: Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers manager Dougie Imrie hoping for reaction to 2-0 loss at home to Inv...

Raith Rovers manager Dougie Imrie has been analysing the league table (Pic Liam Chester/SNS Group)

Dougie Imrie assesses league table and Inverness Caledonian Thistle match

Dougie Imrie (left) will be without injured Dylan Easton (also pictured) until the new year (Pic by Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Imrie asked: Could Raith Rovers have been clear at the top without injuries?

Raith Rovers' Paul McMullan hopes Raith can mount a promotion challenge this season (Pic by Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Paul McMullan on Raith Rovers' title dream: We must keep pushing

Crime

The cold callers are claiming to be working with Falkirk Council. Pic: John Devlin

Fife couple lose £4000 in roof repair scam as new warning issued

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 | 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

What's On

Alison Moyet on stage at the Usher Hall | Pic Allan Crow

Alison Moyet, Usher Hall: unique show filled with many minutes of sheer magic

Contrived Cabaret are holding their annual Spooktacular Halloween Cabaret at The King's

Halloween happenings: Spooky fun for all!

Louise Andree Douglas-Mirza is on stage at the Alhambra Theatre's panto | Pic John Murray

From performing at the O2 and Wembley to dancing in Fife's biggest panto

Fife Opera members are busy rehearsing for their upcoming production of Orpheus in the Underworld. (Pic: Contributed)

Fife Opera prepare to round off 50th year celebrations with latest production

Retro

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

Step into 500 years of history at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk this weekend
Kirkcaldy Old Kirk is inviting Fife residents to visit this weekend as part of this year's Doors Open Days.
Gregg Kelly

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

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Courtney Fleming with Nicola Adams, and (right) before her weight loss | Pics Contributed

Kirkcaldy woman’s new lease of life after losing almost 8-stones in weight

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

Homes & Gardens

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’
Stacey Solomon has hailied this Shark vacuum as the “vacuum of dreams” thanks to multiple features that make tackling dust and dirt more satisfying - and she’s offering a £160 discount.
Rochelle Barrand

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

Back on the market for £299,995, this detached Dunfermline house has a large tarred driveway and a garden that extends around to the rear

Dunfermline home for £299,995 has a flexible fifth bedroom

Colin Miller, founder of the Kirkcaldy Property Network | Pic: Contributed

Speakers unveiled for Kirkcaldy Propery Network event – how to attend

Lifestyle

Glenrothes rallies behind Millie’s 'Big Chop' as charity appeal nears target | Pic. Contributed

Glenrothes rallies behind Millie’s hair donation as charity appeal nears target

Eight beauty brands have joined Boots this autumn, including Olaplex, Sunday Riley, Kate Somerville, Laura Geller, Kopari, By Terry, Eulah and EDIT by Boots.

Eight new beauty brands land at Boots

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Gardeners' World host Monty Don receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Stirling in recognition of his outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2023

Monty Don urged to ‘stay safe’ by worried fans

Richard Hammond divorce: As TV star splits from wife Mindy after 28 years, who are his daughters? Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Richard Hammond divorce: TV star splits from wife Mindy after 28 years

A reality TV personality known for appearing on shows like The Hills and Made In Chelsea broke down in tears during an interview. (Photo: @officialstephpratt on Instagram)

Made in Chelsea star breaks down in tears as family's homes burn down

Russell Howard has confirmed he has quit TV

Reason Russell Howard says he is quitting TV after 19 years

People

Melanie Ward MP with Navantia apprentice, Lana Gilchrist, from Kirkcaldy | Pic Contributed

Navantia: Kirkcaldy apprentice at Westminster to speak with Ministers
An apprentice from Navantia’s Methil yard has travelled to Westminster to speak at a defence event.
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Hundreds attend annual Fife Funders’ Fayre. (Pic. Contributed.)

Hundreds attend annual Fife Funders’ Fayre

The City of St Andrews Pipe Band has enjoyed a remarkable competition season | Pic Contributed

Landmark year on national and world stage for Fife pipe band

Opinion

Passengers board a bus in Edinburgh in 1967 | Pic TSPL

The wheels on the bus go round and round once more after you turn 60

It’s funny how life goals change as you get older.

Allan Crow

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

The cats gathered in the Town House before their big auction | Pic Cath Ruane

Kirkcaldy’s big cats brought joy to so many – so what comes next?

How defence skills training can help fill our empty High Street shops

Melanie Ward MP, Cowdenbeath & Kirkcaldy

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’

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

Melanie Ward MP: Prime Minister Andy Burnham understands towns like Kirkcaldy

Headsets need to be compulsory for all mobile phone conversations | Pic rupixen/Pixabay

See it, say it, sort it - shut it: watching videos on your phone, use a headset

Business

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander speaks to the media during a visit to Navantia UK's Methil yard in Fife | Pic Jane Barlow/PA

Navantia pledge on extra shipyard jobs as Ministers visit Methil yard

Late Night Leven will return for 2026 (Pic: Fife Council)

Late Night Leven to return for 2026

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Brook Taverner has opened in St Andrews | Pic Contributed

UK menswear brand Brook Taverner opens new Fife shop

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Motorists can be asked by police to read a vehicle registration plate from 20 metres away to prove their eyesight meets the legal driving standard.

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Thousands of responses to a government health consultations came from AI bots, according to research

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French and British Paratroopers jump from RAF A400’s as part of Exercise RHINO TITAN.

British troops stage mass parachute drop in Germany

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UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

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