A Glenrothes retailer has scooped a prestigious business award after being named ‘Best Independent Gift Retailer in Scotland’.

ENVIRONMENAL enthusiasts in Markinch are putting down roots for benefit of future generations with an ambitious tree planting scheme.

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

A DISABLED pensioner from Strathmiglo has criticised the closure of a service he says provides a ‘lifeline’ for elderly people in the Howe.

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

A long-term empty property in Kirkcaldy has been transformed into an affordable rented family house thanks to an empty homes initiative.

QUESTION marks continue to surround the circumstances which led to a man lying unconscious in a Kirkcaldy street.

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

TOWNSFOLK will be invited to take a step back in time when a new exhibition opens in the newly refurbished Kirkcaldy Galleries next month.

THE debate over Scotland’s future returned to Kirkcaldy on Monday night - and it brought the biggest names to town.

PLANS to build a new playpark in Dallas Drive are to go ahead - despite the objections of a local resident.

A NURSE who ordered drugs for her personal use has been struck off.

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

A Kennoway student has proved he has the whole ‘package’ after winning a prestigious international design award.

PEOPLE in Fife living with MS should be given the right treatment, care and support, according to a local MSP.

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

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

SPRING has finally sprung at the Cambo Estate, with the very welcome arrival of some new additions.

LEVEN woman, Maureen MacNeill, helped save her partner’s life after he suffered a stroke last weekend thanks to a television advert.

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