Local Headlines
Eleventh-hour attempt to save Cupar Sheriff Court
OPPONENTS of plans to close Cupar Sheriff Court have launched an eleventh-hour plea to save it from the axe.
Tribute to Kirkcaldy whaler lost in Arctic
THE destruction of a Kirkcaldy whaling ship by Arctic pack ice over 150 years ago is being commemorated by an artist and historian.
Garden scheme flourishes in Tayport
THERE’S a chance to find out what’s behind the garden walls of Tayport this weekend when green-fingered residents open their gates to the public.
Villagers get set for this year’s Big Lunch
VILLAGERS in Gateside have been getting crafty in preparation for this year’s Big Lunch.
Let’s talk about the ‘Ming’
A SCIENTIST carrying out independent research in to the notorious Methil Ming is seeking residents to speak with him.
Glenrothes
By-election fever about to hit Glenrothes
ELECTION fever is about to grip Glenrothes with the announcement of the candidates for the forthcoming Ward 15 by-election on June 20.
£8m contract jobs boost
Glenrothes based Skene Group has secured several construction and civil engineering contracts worth an estimated £8m.
Cadco affair remembered 50 years on
THE dramatic rise and fall of the Cadco empire is going to be the subject of an open day at Fife Council’s archive centre this month.
Parking an issue as Tesco get go-ahead
A MAJOR hurdle in the redevelopment of the town centre has been overcome with the granting of planning permission to build a new Tesco.
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Top national award for local retailer
A Glenrothes retailer has scooped a prestigious business award after being named ‘Best Independent Gift Retailer in Scotland’.
Levenmouth and East Fife
Gateway to a future of care in Levenmouth
THE official launch of The Gateway, Levenmouth saw a massive outpouring of support from local groups, councillors and MSPs at the official launch last week.
Fife weather fan Mark is in his element
THE long-range forecast suggests a bright outlook ahead next week for amateur weather enthusiasts with spells in Fife.
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Package deal for student William
A Kennoway student has proved he has the whole ‘package’ after winning a prestigious international design award.
Making fun days out at the Glen a regular thing
The recent Craft Fair at Leven’s Letham Glen was so successful, organisers have already put the wheels in motion for the next one!
Visit by top street pastor
THE man who started the internationally successful Street Pastors movement is to visit Levenmouth on his first ever Scottish tour.
St Andrews and Cupar
Baby blackbirds hitch a ride across the border
The Scottish SPCA is caring for four blackbird chicks who hitched a ride from Cumbria to Fife in a tractor.
Tayport mum is half the woman she used to be!
THIS time last year, Tayport mum Gail Harris could barely walk the 50 yards to the bus stop without being out of breath.
‘Dismay as ‘lifeline’ service is forced to close its doors
A DISABLED pensioner from Strathmiglo has criticised the closure of a service he says provides a ‘lifeline’ for elderly people in the Howe.
Big-hearted bikers rally round for Kim
A GROUP of north east Fife bikers has rallied round to help a cancer sufferer rediscover the joys of the open road.
Donations wanted for Sylvia’s plant sale
THE mum of a Cupar teenager who tragically died of cancer three years ago has issued an appeal for donations for a charity plant sale to be held later this month.
Kirkcaldy and Burntisland
Show goes on as the rain comes down video
THOUSANDS of soggy bikers lined Kirkcaldy’s Prom at the weekend for the biggest display of motor cycle power in the country.
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A sparkling success for Maggie’s!
A MAGNIFICENT £7500 was raised at the first ever Maggie’s Fife ladies’ lunch held at Balbirnie House Hotel in Markinch at the weekend.
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Pictures of the people at Kirkcaldy Galleries
IT’s just over a week until the opening of the refurbished, and re-named, Kirkcaldy Galleries - with its first exhibition chosen by the public!
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Five star praise from special guest of historic Dysart home
DYSART’S latest tourist accommodation - the converted birthplace of explorer John McDouall Stuart - opened last week with the help of one of his descendents.
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Inpatient admissions at Fife hospitals hit five-year low
THE number of elective inpatient admissions coming into Fife’s hospitals have fallen to the lowest figure recorded since 2008.
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Weather for Kirkcaldy
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 3 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 7 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South west
