- Rail crime levels fall in Scotland
- Councillor Leishman elected Provost
- 'Fall in fuel poverty' welcomed
- Waiting-time breaches evidence call
- Number of hate crimes increases
- Call for child protection inquiry
- Woman's jewellery 'seen in house'
- Brooks contact with PMs attacked
- Language could be taught from P1
- '3,200 jobs lost' with single force
News
It’s like building a giant jigsaw ...
looking out over the large expanse of building site, it looks like a giant jigsaw puzzle which is being put together piece by piece, with the centrepiece a massive 80 metre high crane which dominates the central Kirkcaldy skyline.
Don’t miss this week’s Fife Herald
In another packed Fife Herald this week, we report on the Cupar residents worried about the speed of traffic passing outside their homes, near one of the town’s primary schools.
What lies in store ...
detailed plans for a new supermarket at the western approach to Kirkcaldy have been submitted to Fife Council.
Harry Potter goes to St Andrews University
Academics from around the world have converged on St Andrews for first UK conference on the boy wizard
Nan’s memories inspire new movie
“A LOAF of bread with margarine and a tin of Princess treacle, the cheapest you could buy, that’s what we’d have to keep seven children from going hungry.”
Sport
Raith rebuild gathers pace
IT was one in, several out at Raith Rovers this week as the rebuilding job at the cash-strapped club began to gather pace.
Baird bails out at Raith
JOHN Baird decided the time was right to leave Raith Rovers after hearing there would be further cut backs next season.
Small’s big darts victory
A KIRKCALDY darts player is celebrating after winning a trophy that even the late great Jocky Wilson failed to get his hands on.
Legend retires aged 51
FIFE Flyers fans who supported the club in the 1980s may be surprised to hear that former idol Steve Moria has only just retired from playing ice hockey.
Bowlers shake off Borders rivals
FIFE bowlers made amends for previous disappointments when they defeated the Borders by five shots at Gala Waverley in the Hamilton Trophy.
Video
Watch: The Black Watch Homecoming Parade video
Soldiers from the Black Watch 3rd Battalion made a spectacular return to Fife with a homecoming parade.
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Lifestyle
Fife joins celebrations for Festival of Museums
THE Festival of Museums offers a feast of fun and entertainmment for families across Scotland from today (Friday) until to Sunday.
Gates open again on a magic garden
BBC ‘Beechgrove Potting Shed’ favourite Willie Duncan is one of 12 Fife gardeners opening their gates to the public this weekend (May 18-20) in aid of the Fife Diamond Garden Festival.
Showing at a museum near you...
THE Festival of Museums runs from Friday to Sunday, offering a feast of fun and entertainment for families across Scotland.
Dual celebration in St Monans
A DOUBLE helping of celebration and festivity is being staged in St Monans.
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Community
Former soldiers help our heroes
Charity Help for Heroes received a cash boost to the sum of £2568 following a fundraiser in Kirkcaldy at the weekend.
Olympic spirit rings throughout the area
LEVENMOUTH and East Neuk school pupils have been getting fired up for this summer’s Olympics by taking part in a number of specially themed events.
Coastal clean-up totals 14 tonnes
THE equivalent of 14 cars worth of rubbish was collected from Fife’s coastline during April.
Dog day success
A Thornton dog show that took place last weekend in the aid of the Home a Dog Association proved to be a great success.
Staff raise £2000 for charity
STAFF at David Sands convenience stores have raised £2000 for the Fife branch of the MS Society.
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Weather for Kirkcaldy
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: East







