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A well-known name in timber has branched out with a new branch location for retail and trade

Ad Feature New branch for trade and retail from firm with 160 years in timber

Serving up a tasty slice of the future

Ad Feature Discover the exciting world of culinary arts at Fife College

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Loading up the Holland's pies on the drone for delivery (photo: Ben Frith)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s a pie!

Which car will be most popular in 2023? (above) (photo: Adobe)

Predicting most popular cars for 2023 market

Nearly a half of Brits are worried about losing their job (photo: Adobe)

Nearly half of Brits are worried about losing their job

In survey Audi A1 was car with the lowest running costs (photo: Adobe)

Data reveals UK’s favourite cars that cost you most and least to run

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living

Need a reliable cleaner you can trust? This Fife cleaning company is so good that it’s won awards

Ad Feature How to get money off with award-winning Fife cleaning firm

The self-catering cabins are situated a short walk away from the main venue and, as part of plans to rewild the farm in which the facility is located, the cabins will eventually be situated in a native wildflower meadow.

Fife wedding venue in converted barn launches ten 'eco' guest cabins

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Jak Carlin's media expertise will be tuned into Scotland's first energy training as cost of living bites

New role at The Energy Academy as cost of living continues to soar

Kirkcaldy Foodbank has seen a spike in demand in recent months

Kirkcaldy Foodbank is seeing an increase in demand

Business mentors line-up to help small firms (photo: Adobe)

Business mentors line-up to join national effort to support small firms

Small British businesses set to go big on 100 digital billboards

Ten small British businesses set to go big on 100 digital billboards around UK

Backed by Kester Capital, Jollyes has more than 80 stores across the UK.

Glenrothes among latest store openings for fast-growing pet shop chain
Pet shop chain Jollyes has announced details of two further store openings in Scotland as part of a near-£1 million investment this year.

Stepping inside Dhoom is like walking into a bazaar in India

Ad Feature Which Indian streetfood restaurant is best in Scotland?

Pamela Henderson, CAP Burntisland and Kirkcaldy debt centre manager

Debt help for Fifers as cost of living crisis bites

People who took on pets like this ferret, named Gunther by Scottish SPCA staff, are abandoning them because of rising bosts

Cost-of-living threat to welfare of pets, wildlife and farm animals

Damon Reynolds and Nicholas Frost

The Shoregate brings fine dining to Crail

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Happy Birthday to M&S Percy Pig

The wedding fayre will be held in the gardens behind Merchants House Cafe, which is based at the east end of the High Street, on Sunday, June 19 from 11.00am to 3.00pm.

Kirkcaldy cafe teams up with town businesses to host summer wedding fayre

Will my energy bills rise? Here's why energy prices are rising and how much your energy bills will increase by from October, explained (Image credit: Getty Images)

Why are energy prices rising? How much more will I pay from October?

Royal Bank, Kirkcaldy- the High Street branch closed,leaving behind another empty unit.

Two-thirds of banks in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath have closed since 2015

The owners of Roots and Seeds cafe bistro - Corrie Robertson and Diana Marques , with Diana's mum Luisa, who are hosting the venue's first live music and tapas night this month. Pic: Fife Photo Agency.

Kirkcaldy cafe bistro set to host first live music and tapas night

Calum Ralston

Superico in Edinburgh's new head chef is from an extremely foodie family

Grant and Jaye Hutchison outside Aeble

Anstruther cider shop Aeble celebrate their first year in business
It’s made it to its first birthday

Julie Young from Motorfits in Leven, which is taking part in Five Fest for the first time.

Fiver Fest: Burntisland traders offer special deals in town centre initiative

Bitcoin price: Why is crypto down today? Crypto news and prices of BTC, Ethereum, Solana as Russia invades Ukraine (Image credit: Getty Images/Canva Pro)

Why is crypto crashing? Bitcoin's latest price fall as Russia invades Ukraine

Ann Street is one of the most desirable addresses in Edinburgh.

Sales of million pound homes soar as buyers seek 'idyllic' lifestyle change

Many people are struggling amid increases in energy prices and the cost of living generally (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Average energy bill to go up by 54%, regulator announces

A total of 17 new offshore wind farms with capacity to power more than 18 million homes could be built in a variety of locations around Scotland after the winners of Crown Estate Scotland's latest ScotWind leasing round were announced

Scottish Government accused of selling off lucrative seabed 'for a pittance'

The best pubs in Fife , chosen by our readers

The 16 best pubs in Fife, chosen by you

In December, the company joined up with Artisan Fridays to create Kirkcaldy’s first Christmas Market on its own dedicated plaza closed to traffic on the High Street. Pictured are Danny, Katie and Louise Canny of Artisan Fridays.

Company at the heart of Kirkcaldy town centre revival marks a year of growth

The students at their graduation ceremony.

Fife College students trained in latest laser skincare techniques graduate

The Artisan Christmas Eve Market in Kirkcaldy town centre has had to be cancelled. Pic: Monarch Photography.

Omicron in Fife: Artisan Christmas Eve market in Kirkcaldy cancelled

People are being invited to take advantage of some of the deals on offer from businesses and organisations in Kirkcaldy as part of Kirkcaldy's Fiver Fest. Pic: Scott Louden.

Traders sign up for Kirkcaldy's first ever Festive Fiver

Rhoda meek is the founder of community interest company Isle Develop, which is behind the new isleHoliday.com accommodation site - described as a community-focused version of the popular AirBnB platform

Staycation Scotland: Website to plough profits into ailing island communities

Over a dozen traders are currently selling goods at the weekend indoor market which is located inside the Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy.

New weekend indoor market launches in Fife shopping centre

Tahir Ali, left, with staff from the new store.

Fife department store opens after failed 15-17 pulls out of Kirkcaldy

Sheena Stone, LinkLiving’s head of fundraising and marketing, is inviting local businesses to help the charity shine this Christmas.

Local businesses are invited to help a Fife charity shine this Christmas

Ricky and Marzena are having a special celebration event to mark the cafe's first birthday. Pic: Fife Photo Agency.

Popular Kirkcaldy cafe set to celebrate first year of trading in the town

Syan Man has opened on Kirkcaldy High Street in the old Clark's slot.

Syan Man: New shop takes place of old Clark's store on Kirkcaldy High Street

These are the best kebab houses in Scotland nominated for the British Kebab Awards 2021 (Getty Images via Canva Pro)

The 10 Scottish finalists in the British Kebab Awards

Some of the businesses in Burntisland who took part in the summer Fiver Fest which was a great success. Organisers are hoping this month's event will also be a hit with locals and visitors. Pic: Fife Photo Agency.

Fiver Fest: Burntisland traders sign up for autumn event

Everything you need to know about the Winter Fuel Allowance, including who's eligible, how it works and how to claim (Image credit: Getty Images/Canva)

What is the Winter Fuel Allowance and who's eligible to claim?

The Enlightenments hub in Kirkcaldy's Merchants' Quarter. From left: Vicky Hutchison, retail manager, Iain Macdonald, trustee, Mike Lowe and Jade Paterson from 3Beans cafe. Pic: George McLuskie Photography.

Adam Smith inspired Enlightenments hub set to celebrate its first birthday

Why are gas prices going up in UK? Reason for UK gas shortage - and why UK energy prices are so expensive

Why are gas prices rising in the UK? What's causing the gas shortage?

The Scottish pubs which have won at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2021 (photo: The Criterion and Getty Images)

The four Scottish pubs crowned among best in UK

Kirkcaldy MSP David Torrance is urging town projects to apply to the Scotland Loves Local Fund.

Kirkcaldy MSP has urged town projects to apply for the Scotland Loves Local Fund

Lidl has announced its new Kirkcaldy store will open on August 26. Pic: Fife Photo Agency.

Lidl announces date for opening of new Kirkcaldy store

Kirkcaldy MSP David Torrance has called on the UK Government to provide financial assistance to the retail travel agency sector, in light of the ongoing travel uncertainties resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic.

Kirkcaldy MSP calls for travel industry bail out amid ongoing Covid restrictions

The new store will open in August

New floral design to open at Kirkcaldy's Mercat Shopping Centre

Sarah Crawford

Kirkcaldy Rewards Prize Draw: First winner of town centre loyalty scheme reveale...

Fife Provost Jim Leishman cuts the ribbon with owner Amy Ng to officially open Matthew's Foods Oriental Supermarket. Pic: Fife Photo Agency

Fife's first large oriental supermarket opens in Kirkcaldy