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A landlord has been jailed for violating fire safety regulations after a blaze that killed a Scots apprentice jockey and a fellow rider.

The council had made an offer to the supermarket firm in the hope of taking over the derelict site as the base for its new headquarters.

FIVE potential sites for a skatepark in Bo'ness have been revealed, ahead of a public meeting on May 29 for which a big turn-out is hoped.

On September 1, 2012, Scottish school teacher Gerry Hughes set out from the Firth of Clyde in Scotland in his Bruce Farr-designed Beneteau 42s7, Quest III .

Drummer Roger Taylor and singer Freddie Mercury of the British rock band Queen perform at the Playhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, 1st September 1976.

Aside from a musical collaboration and a few random outings , Lana Del Rey usually keeps her relationship with boyfriend Barrie-James O'Neill away from the prying lenses of the paparazzi! But it appears the breathy, baby-doll crooner decided to enjoy her latest trip across the pond with her man by her side, as she was spotted arriving with him in ... (more)

A landlord has been jailed for violating fire safety regulations after a blaze that left two young jockeys dead, firefighters have confirmed.

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

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.

I am not quite sure I understand why Nigel Farage opted to launch UKIP's Aberdeen by-election campaign in Edinburgh.

The period of pay and other costs relates from May 2012 after the local council election until the end of March.

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

Plans to close Arbroath Sheriff Court were proposed due to issues relating to custody arrangements, a local MSP has revealed.

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

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

RESIDENTS are being given the chance to find out more about plans for new housing on a site in Lenzie .

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

Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien speaking to the media in Edinburgh, Scotland. Cardinal O'Brien stepped down from church leadership after admitting sexual misconduct The Scottish cardinal who resigned as archbishop after admitting to sexual misconduct will leave Scotland for several months of prayer and atonement, the Vatican said Wednesday in a rare ... (more)