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Construction date for Freuchie junction expected by August

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Recent crash highlights fatality fears at dangerous Freuchie junction

From left: Claire Baker MSP, Willie Rennie MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop, campaigner Nigel Mullan, and Mark Ruskell MSP. (Pic: Submitted)

Campaigners bidding to re-open Fife station welcome Minister’s visit

Pictured left to right are: Claire Baker MSP, Willie Rennie MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop, campaigner Nigel Mullan, and Mark Ruskell MSP.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport visits Newburgh

Claire Baker MSP

Scottish Government drops car use reduction pledge

Claire Baker MSP

Scottish Government questioned on speed awareness courses

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop with Director of Road Safety Scotland Michael McDonnell (Pic: Chris James)

Survey reveals reasons why Fifers are so distracted using our roads

Engagement events are taking place across Scotland in the coming weeks to consult on proposed changes to speed limits. (Pic: Transport Scotland)

Fife in-person event on consultation on proposed changes to speed limits

Peak fares are set to return on ScotRail services after trial scrapping such fares comes to an end. (Pic: John Devlin)

Commuters face price hike as 12 month pilot scrapping peak rail fares set to end

The countdown clock at Waverley Station in Edinburgh (Pic: Network Rail)

Watch: countdown clocks switched with 100 days to go to Leven's new rail link

Pupils activate the 100 day countdown at Leven's new station (Pic: Network Rail)

100-day countdown clocks to first Leven trains in 55 years are switched on

A Fife MSP wants the peak fares suspension to remain permanently. (Photo by John Devlin)

Fife MSP’s call to permanently scrap peak fares on train services

The first test train at the new Leven station (Pic: Network Rail)

First test train runs in milestone for £116m Leven Rail Link

Kirkcaldy Rail station signage (Pic: Scott Louden)

Fife rail fares: rising tickets prices but services not improving – MSP hits out

The fares will rise in April (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Fife train commuters face hefty fares rise in 2024

Fiona Hyslop, Scotland's Transport Minister with Alex Hynes, managing director of Scotland's Railyway, at Leven as the track laying is completed on the Levenmouth Rail Link. (Pic: Network Rail)

Levenmouth Rail Link reaches significant milestone as track laying complete
The Levenmouth Rail Link project reached a significant milestone on Friday when the final pandrol clip was installed to mark the completion of track laying.
Fiona Dobie

Scotland’s census deadline differs from the rest of UK - here’s when you need to...

Libraries have welcomed the additional funding. Pic: Wullie Marr Photography

£40,000 funding boost announced for Fife libraries

The boost will help libraries hit by lockdown.

Fife libraries get £41,000 funding boost

BiFab Yard. Burntisland. Pic: Ian Georgeson Photography.

BiFab administrators appointed

An aerial view of the Bifab yard in Fife.

Bifab: MSPs vote for government to reverse plans to remove support for yards

BiFab yard in Methil

Scotland threw away 'global leadership' role in offshore wind: BiFab owners

BiFab, Burntisland

BiFab: Unions call on Scottish Government to publish all legal advice on funding...

BiFab

BiFab: Gordon Brown accuses UK and Scottish Governments of betraying workforce

Fife cinema to open doors again ‘very soon’ after receiving funding package

Ageing population...older people are now living longer and younger people are moving to the cities to find work.

Scotland’s population is ageing, with a record low birth rate

The financial support will breathe new life into Scotland's independent museums post lockdown

Scotland’s independent museums to benefit from £4m fund
A £4 million fund will help independent museums recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
by Neil McGrory, Local Democracy Reporter

Fiona Hyslop

Fund to boost recovery of Scotland’s events industry

Usually carried out every ten years, the population count is conducted by National Records of Scotland.

Scotland’s census pushed back to 2022

The Scottish Government has announced a £100 million employment support fund, with at least half of this money set aside to help young people gain employment.

Rising to the challenge to help people back into work

Ian Gardner, director at Rosslyn Chapel Trust, makes the finishing touches ahead of the world-famous church reopening to visitors. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Scottish cultural venues open their doors as lockdown eases

Under the new measures, home movers purchasing a property costing more than £250,000 will save £2,100.

Scottish economy to receive a post-lockdown boost

The negative impact of Covid-19 on the culture sector in Scotland has been huge and recovery will be challenging.

Emergency funds continue to reach freelancers

Funding for new equipment at Fife cinema

Shoppers are welcome back to their local high street as long as they shop safely and observe key safety messages. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

‘We all have a part to play in breathing life back into our high streets’

There will still be an emphasis on physical distancing and hygiene, and doing as much of the process of buying or selling a home online as possible. Photo: John Devlin

Scottish housing market to re-open as lockdown restrictions are eased

The isle of Staffa is now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.

Campaign launched to oppose National Trust for Scotland job losses

An artist's impression of St Andrews University's Eden Campus

£1.1 million investment to create test space at Eden Campus in Guardbridge

Grants are now being paid out across Scotland.

Help for creatives as funds are starting to be paid out.

The Scottish Government has broadly welcomed the announcement but will seek clarification on the finer details.

Furlough scheme extension welcomed by Scottish Government

Funding to small and medium-size businesses payments will be made from early May

Funding available to help Scottish businesses through crisis

The Scotch Whisky Association wants business rates relief for distilleries.

Fife distilleries call for rates relief

Fiona Hyslop MSP

Fife firms which don’t follow Scottish Government advice ‘may pose health threat...

Harbouring big plans...for the £24,000 summer spectacular in Anstruther, the Scottish Fisheries Museum has teamed up with Anstruther Harbour Festival for its 50th anniversary finale from June 12 to 14.

Fife’s starring role in the Year of Coasts and Waters

Cupar Burgh hall renovated into a holiday let apartment

Pictures: Cupar Burgh Chambers gets a new lease of life with holiday lets

Delegates at the conference. (Photograph: MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY)

Conference celebrates Respitality project

REVEALED: Fife's top baby names in 2017

Karen betts

Raise a glass to Scotch Whisky

Film and TV productions shot in Scotland last year included Outlander.

Â£16.7m increase in film and TV production spend in Scotland

Scottish Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has confirmed Reaper will get a Â£500k refit.

Scottish Government announce Â£500k to refit iconic Fife fishing vessel

Some spectacular entertainment is planned.

Festival to honour Mary, Queen of Scots

New bucket list challenge launched

Wheatley Group Modern Apprentices meet Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop at the National Theatre of Scotland's new facility, Rockvilla to launch First Nights, a new partnership between the National Theatre of Scotland and Wheatley Foundation to give young people living in Wheatley homes their first opportunity to experience live theatre.

Wheatley Foundation sets stage for young people's first theatre trip

The most popular Scottish attraction was the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh,

Edinburgh Castle at the peak of paid for attractions

Half of the painting's Â£8 million price tag was raised with grants and donations.

'˜Monarch of the Glen' painting saved for the nation

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