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Darren Baillie taught PE at Bell Baxter in Cupar | Pic Contributed

Tributes to Fife PE teacher killed in A92 crash

Work underway to demolish and then rebuild the bridge over Bennochy Road | Pic Network Rail

Fife rail line closure: work on schedule as next bridge set to be demolished

The rail bridge at Thornton is being demolished and rebuilt sparking a prolonged road closure | Pic: Fife Free Press

New ‘open for business’ campaign as town faces five-month road closure

The annual Raisin Monday foam fight has erupted in St Andrews as university students embrace the tradition

In pictures: All the fun and foam of Raisin Monday 2026

The new self storage facility | Pic SarlaWu

Green light for new self-storage facility at Kirkcaldy industrial estate

Steven Muir appeared for sentence at Falkirk Sheriff Court | Pic Central Scotland News Agency

Kirkcaldy police officer jailed after helping to forge a will for a friend

9 to 5 will run at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre next year

Fife director's new production of hit musical

Dita Stanis-Traken with the blue plaques and at the George Whyte Melville fountain | Pics Contributed

Blue plaques bring history of St Andrews’ mediaeval wynds to life

Navantia UK has won its second new vessel export contract for its Methil | Pic Raymond Davies

60 new jobs as Fife yard secures contract for second vessel

Musical stars Emeli Sandé and Cammy Barnes wowed the audience with their hits | Pic Greg Macvean

Cammy Barnes head Fife winners at 2026 Forth Awards

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Ellie Pacey with her 'light modified' tractor called On The Limit at the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie, from Northants, has been tractor-pulling since aged 7 and was crowned Miss Northamptonshire in July 2020. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

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Sport

George Oakley and Dougie Imrie after helping Greenock Morton beat Motherwell 2-1 in Scottish Cup in February 2024 (Pic Craig Foy/SNS Group)

From Hamilton, to Morton and now Raith Rovers: How Oakley is indebted to Imrie
Having played alongside and been coached by Dougie Imrie at Hamilton Accies in season 2019-2020 before working under him again for a season at Greenock Morton in 2023-2024 while Imrie was gaffer, Raith Rovers striker George Oakley has admitted just how vital his current Stark’s Park gaffer has been for his overall career.
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Paul Beveridge (right) was saved by second half double from Stuart Cargill (also pictured)

Glenrothes FC boss on Stuart Cargill double and fine impact by young substitute

Blake Pietila on his debut for Fife Flyers | Pic Al Goold

Winning debut for new netminder as Fife Flyers tighten grip on second spot

A melee in front of Dundee Stars net | Pic Derek Young

Fife Flyers’ one goal loss: ‘we didn’t get job done’ says coach

Kyle Turner in action for Raith Rovers, going up against Andrew Shinnie, during the Fifers’ 1-1 William Hill Championship draw away to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday (Photo: Alan Harvey/SNS Group)

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Your World Fife

As cycling the Tayport to Leuchars stretch could be on a summer's eve.

Consultation launches for new NE Fife cycle link

The Wemyss Ware cats

The Purvis Group helps round up Kirkcaldy’s Wemyss Ware Cats

Local Cupar youth cast aged P7-S6 bring Wizard of Oz to Corn Exchange

Young local talent set to shine

Mrs Fay Ford being presented as Domino Champ.

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East Fife

Manager Dick Campbell watching East Fife losing 3-0 at home to East Kilbride | Pic Kenny Mackay

East Fife launch search for new manager after Dick Campbell departs
East Fife are on the hunt for a new manager after parting company with Dick Campbell.
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Dick Campbell’s East Fife suffered a trio of injuries during last Saturday’s Scottish League One fixture away to Cove Rangers (Photo: Kenny Mackay)

More injuries for East Fife

Cammie Ross wheels away to celebrate his and East Fife’s second goal against Ross County last Saturday afternoon (Pictures by Kenny Mackay)

Ross' brace just not enough against County

East Fife drew 0-0 away to Airdrie (Photo: Kenny Mackay)

Campbell happy with league start

East Fife defender Andy Munro (Photo: Kenny Mackay)

East Fife defender Andy Munro hits out over penalty shouts

Raith Rovers

George Oakley has netted three times in seven Raith appearances (Pic Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers' George Oakley hails Stenhousemuir's incredible season so far
Raith Rovers’ George Oakley looks back to the last time his side played Stenhousemuir and can scarcely believe now that some people of a Raith persuasion were at that time cursing their favourites only managing a 1-1 home William Hill Championship draw against the newly-promoted part-timers at Stark’s Park on August 1.
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Then Livingston coaches Dougie Imrie and Marvin Bartley on the bench at a match in December 2021 (Pic by Ross Parker/SNS Group)

It's Bartley v Imrie as second-placed Raith Rovers visit leaders Stenhousemuir

Paul Hanlon in action for Raith Rovers, challenging Charlie Telfer, during their 3-0 William Hill Championship win away to Hamilton Academical in March 2025 (Photo: Simon Wootton/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers to begin defence of KDM Evolution Trophy away to Hamilton Accies

Raith's Dylan Easton arrives on crutches before last weekend's home fixture v Queen's Park (Pic Rob Casey/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers boss reveals Dylan Easton faces being out until the new year

Raith manager Dougie Imrie has praised the talents of Kai Montagu (Pic by Rob Casey/SNS Group)

Montagu can earn big move one day, says Raith Rovers gaffer Dougie Imrie

Crime

Police have appealed for information | Pic TSPL

Police hunt for man after indecent exposure in St Andrews

Michael Mackinnon appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court | Pic Fife Free Press

Jail for motorist who fled head-on crash and left woman badly injured

Police addressed shoplifting and drug use

Arrests after reports of man with firearm in Fife town

Satwant Singh and his wife Jatinder Kaur | Pic Family photo

Drink drive college lecturer who killed husband and wife is jailed

Steven Muir, from Kirkcaldy, who was a solicitor before joining Police Scotland appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court | Pic Michael Gillen

Kirkcaldy police officer quits over will fraud, and could face jail sentence

James Marshall appeared for sentencing at Dunfermline Sheriff Court

Altercation led to violent street assault in Methil

What's On

Jack Vettriano at Kirkcaldy Galleries in 2020 (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

New play about Jack Vettriano in 'call to arms' to examine late artist's work

Cupar Sports Centre hosts the family fun day | Pic FSLT

Family fun day at Fife sports centre – what’s on, and how to book

ClowneTina at a previous Blackheart Market event. Pic. Contributed

Blackheart Market returns to Kirkcaldy this weekend.

The Proclaimers (Pic:Michael Gillen)

What’s On: The Snuts, Proclaimers & Jason Byrne head to Fife for live shows

Retro

BBC presenter Iain Stewart conducting a talk as part of Open Doors Days 2026. (Pic. Contributed.)

Step into 500 years of history at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk this weekend
Kirkcaldy Old Kirk is inviting Fife residents to visit this weekend as part of this year's Doors Open Days.
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Alan Gilmour Memorial Pairs at Kirkcaldy West End Bowling Club - from left Simon Bell / Gary Mackie (runners up), Alan Hill / Billy Laing (winners), Stevie MacDonald, Mike Rollo / Ian Moir and Alex Cormie / Gordon Fyfe (beaten semi-finalists)

In Pictures: Kirkcaldy’s runners and bowlers enjoying sporting success

The squad from the 18th Fife (Kennoway) who won the Levenmouth District five-a-side tournament in 1988. Back, from left: Scott Thomson, Kevin Anderson, Brian Kay, Gary Lamont; front – James Goodlad, Craig Connor, Gary Bissett.

In Pictures: memories of Fife in this black & white gallery

In 2001 Kirkcaldy High's Nicola Richardson beat 300 of her fellow pupils to win the school's Chef of the Year competition. Pictured with Nicola are runner up Sean Bissett and judge, Fife College's David Dickson.

25 black and white photos capturing moments in time in Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes

This picture was taken of Buckhaven Primary School’s primary seven class in term 1954-55. The teacher, who can be seen in the second row was Mrs Ross. (Pic: Contributed)

New Fife schoolday exhibition in appeal for photos and memorabilia

Health

Lundin Golf raises £12,000 for BHF in memory of treasured Fife councillor. (Pic. Contributed.)

Lundin Golf raises £12,000 for BHF in memory of treasured friend

Amanda Williamson with her award | Pic Contributed

Award for health play specialist who helps children through hospital treatment

The Substances Support Scotland’s new Assertive Outreach and Recovery Service is working with Fife Alcohol and Drug Partnership | Pic Contributed

New support model launched as Fife’s drugs and alcohol death figures revealed

Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. (Pic: Fife Free Press)

NHS Fife annual review: when it takes place, how to attend and submit questions

Homes & Gardens

Colin Miller, founder of the Kirkcaldy Property Network | Pic: Contributed

Speakers unveiled for Kirkcaldy Propery Network event – how to attend
Kirkcaldy Property Network has lined up a variety of speakers for its next meeting in town.
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Lifestyle

Glenrothes based Kerrie Gourlay is in the running for the title of ‘creative businesswoman of the year’ at the 2026 UK Women’s Business Awards | Pics Contributed

UK awards shortlist for creative Fife cake designer

Lamtto's RC35 is a monster of a display - and it has some incredibly smart features

Lamtto RC35 review: huge 11-inch CarPlay screen upgrades older cars

Jo Malone London's new Vanilla Scotch Cologne combines warm vanilla, amber and a distinctive whisky note, making it a gorgeous fragrance especially for the colder months.

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People

Dr Arthur Bernhoff (inset) defeated candidates including MSP Dr Q Manivannan | Pic Mitchell/Getty Images

Graduate defeats sitcom star and MSP to become new rector
A St Andrews graduate has been elected as the university’s new rector.
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Saltire Rare Malt founders Nigel Heywood (left) and Keith Rennie. (Pic Contributed.)

Fife bottler lands six Scottish Whisky Awards nominations

Aberdour's Silver Sands £1.3 million upgrade is complete. (Pic. Contributed.)

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Opinion

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech during an Innovation Nation Summit in Manchester, | Pic Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Kirkcaldy ‘doesn’t need warm words from Andy Burnham – it needs decisions’

Melanie Ward claims that Andy Burnham "understands Kirkcaldy.”

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his keynote speech on day three of the Labour Party Conference at Liverpool Experience Campus | Pic Leon Neal/Getty Images

Melanie Ward MP: Prime Minister Andy Burnham understands towns like Kirkcaldy

Headsets need to be compulsory for all mobile phone conversations | Pic rupixen/Pixabay

See it, say it, sort it - shut it: watching videos on your phone, use a headset

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Gilbert O'Sullivan on stage at the Queens Hall, Edinburgh | Pic Allan Crow

Reliving my childhood as Gilbert O’Sullivan concert sparks memories

Melanie Ward MP recently visited The Auld Hoose in Kinghorn. She's calling for government support for pubs in Scotland after the UK government announced a cut in business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.

Melanie Ward MP: Pubs are cornerstones of our community - we must support them

Would a social media ban work? | Pic Alexandra Koch

Banning social media won’t reach a generation cursed to be permanently online

Business

Jim Parker (right) with Phil Spencer | Pic Phil Goodson

Hat-trick of awards for Fife Properties at London ceremony

An image of what the Blank Street coffee shop will look like.

Coffee chain Blank Street set to move into Fife town centre

Independent retailers make up the spine of Kirkcaldy town centre | Pic: Kirsty Anderson / Collective Architecture

Fife Business Week: workshops to help retailers and independent businesses

Striking workers at Diageo

Diageo strike action suspended at Cameronbridge

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