Today, 150 years on, it remains the voice of the town – and is still part of the fabric of people’s lives.
It has chronicled the history of this town across the decades, noting everything from grievous losses in world wars to the triumphs of our sports teams, and the incredible moments which have shaped this town.
We look back on a century and a half of reporting faithfully and honestly with pictures from our archives which celebrate the newspaper and the people behind it.
1. Fife Free Press: 150 years of reporting the news
Front page of the Fife Free Press from 1871 - first paper produced Photo: na
2. Fife Free Press: 150 years of reporting the news
Fife Free Press - front page launching the FP100 - the 100 greatest bands ever from Fife Photo: na
3. Fife Free Press: 150 years of reporting the news
Front page of the Fife Free Press from April 28, 1989 - the shooting of Nikola Stedul and the dramatic trial of hitman, Vinko Sindicic Photo: Johnston Press
4. Fife Free Press: 150 years of reporting the news
Fife Free Press front page - shortlisted for Regional front Page of 2016 by www.holdthefrontpage,.co.uk Photo: na