Fife County, Scotland News

SKENE Group is planning to hire around 20 new staff after picking up construction and civil engineering contracts worth 8 million.

'I was thinking: This is really it. I am going off a cliff. I am going to die': Miracle survivor of 2,000ft avalanche fall reveals terrifying moment he was forced to SWIM to safety through snow Ally Swinton, pictured with his ripped clothes, survived a 2,000ft avalanche fall while walking along a ridge towards Mont Blanc A British climber ... (more)

The 40 billion engineering giant, Babcock, is demanding up to 500,000 from the Scottish Government's wildlife agency because it opposed the company's plans for a major new freight terminal in Fife.

Strathmiglo ; disabled man Len Pearce , who is upset about the closure of a local day centre Photo ; WALTER NEILSON A DISABLED pensioner from Strathmiglo has criticised the closure of a service he says provides a 'lifeline' for elderly people in the Howe.

A VISIT to a popular Kirkcaldy store left a woman and her disabled mother upset after they claimed they were treated "rudely" by staff.

THIS time last year, Tayport mum Gail Harris could barely walk the 50 yards to the bus stop without being out of breath.

THE first school visit before Leven's very own community charette has been hailed as a success by organisers of the event.

A GROUP of north east Fife bikers has rallied round to help a cancer sufferer rediscover the joys of the open road.

A KIRKCALDY couple are set to take part in a unique baptism ceremony this weekend - with one intending to make a real splash! George and Hilary Mar will be joining in with the 133rd anniversary celebrations of Leslie Baptist Church and Hilary's baptism will take place in the River Leslie in a tribute to church founder Thomas Lister.

Gavin Grant, Council collection development team leader, with some of the items which will feature in the "Moments in Time" display.

TWO Kirkcaldy-based businesses are holding a joint event in the High Street this weekend and locals are invited to pop-in to the pop-up! Susan McGill Designs and online clothing retailer, Boden - hosted by Susan Warner - are staging a pop up shop at 266 High Street on Saturday and Sunday to let the public see their creative products.

Peterhead's excellent run of 10 wins in a row may have come to an end last night as they played out a goalless draw at East Fife in the first leg of the Second Division play-off final, however they have put themselves in an excellent position to be promoted.

THOUSANDS of people from around Fife and far beyond flocked to Kirkcaldy town centre to watch dozens of top class cyclists in action.

THEY infested a beloved Leven beauty spot in large numbers at the weekend, prompting fears on Sunday of a not-so-Glorious Twelfth.

Daniel Rous, MD at Furniture Plus, who has decided to leave the charity for a new challenge.

St. Andrews, Scotland - The Royal & Ancient Golf Association announced on Wednesday that Royal Liverpool Golf Club will play host to the 2019 Walker Cup Match.

TAXI drivers in Levenmouth and north east Fife have been congratulated and criticised in fairly equal measures over vehicle maintenance standards.

A LOCAL councillor has reacted angrily to claims by Fife Council that it has retained bus services in Levenmouth, despite financial pressure.

RESIDENTS and councillors have called for action from Fife Council after a two-vehicle collision on the Standing Stane road last week.

Councillors Susan Leslie and George Kay calling on the Council to re-look at proposals to close public toilets in Kinghorn and Burntisland Local councillors Susan Leslie and George Kay, who represent the seaside towns, have held informal talks with Fife Coast and Countryside Trust to find a solution to managing the manned loos.