National Records of Scotland

Here's what parents called their new arrivals in 2023. Pic: Getty

Here's what names Fife parents have chosen for their little ones born in 2023

The number of annual drug deaths in Scotland has decreased by over 20 per cent - but Scotland still has the highest drug deaths rate in Europe. Pic: National World

Fife drug deaths fall to lowest level for six years

The Queen was laid to rest in Windsor Castle on September 19. (Photo by Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth II cause of death confirmed

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COVID in Fife: Seven deaths in Fife confirmed in last week

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COVID in Fife: Three more deaths confirmed in the Kingdom

Last day for returns of census forms

Scotland's Census: Last call to Fifers to return forms as deadline hits

Census forms have to be returned by the end of the month

85% of Fifers return census as deadline looms with warning of £1000 fine and pro...

Scotland's census

Census: Three-quarters of Fifers complete forms before deadline

Fifers who don’t fill in the census by 1 May are being warned they may face prosecution, which could lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to £1000.

Fifers reminded to fill in census by May 1 or face a fine of up to £1000

COVID

COVID in Fife: Eight more deaths recorded in region according to latest figures

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COVID in Fife: Six deaths recorded in region's latest weekly data

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COVID in Fife: 14 more deaths recorded in Kingdom according to latest data

The latest COVID data has been published

COVID in Fife: Ten more deaths recorded and region’s omicron cases top 1000

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COVID in Fife: Latest data shows drop in number of deaths in region

The figures released this week show that 16 people have died in Fife where COVID-19 was involved.

Fife records 16 deaths involving COVID-19 last week

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COVID in Fife: Seven deaths recorded last week
Fife has recorded a further seven COVID related deaths, according to the weekly latest figures published today
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COVID in Fife: Four deaths recorded according to latest weekly data

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Fife records four COVID deaths, latest data reveals

The latest figures have been released

COVID in Fife: Two deaths recorded in region

Drug deaths

Fife drug deaths: District’s latest figures revealed

The new figures for drug-related deaths in Scotland has been released.

Number of drug deaths in Fife drops

Inside ICU during the COVID pandemic (Pic: Michael Gillen)

No COVID deaths in Fife for ninth successive week

Inside ICU during the COVID pandemic (Pic: Michael Gillen)

No COVID deaths in Fife for eighth successive week

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COVID in Fife: Zero deaths recorded in Kingdom for fifth successive week

New mass vaccination centre set to open in Kirkcaldy High Street (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

COVID deaths in Fife fall to just one per week

A typical page from Church of Scotland kirk session minute book for Drainie, Morayshire, noting parish misdemeanours and church discipline.

Church records now online

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told Scots she is “truly sorry” for mistakes her administration has made, after the UK’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 100,000 on Tuesday.
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Sturgeon ‘truly sorry’ for any mistakes in Scotland’s coronavirus response
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told Scots she is “truly sorry” for mistakes her administration has made, after the UK’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 100,000 on Tuesday.
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Kirkcaldy Civic Society will host a talk on Women's Suffrage in Scotland this Thursday via Zoom.

Kirkcaldy Civic Society talk on Women's Suffrage in Scotland

The latest daily coronavirus figures have been shared by the Scottish Government.

Coronavirus in Scotland: 1,949 new cases recorded

Drug deaths in the Fife area increased from 64 in 2018 to 81 last year

Drug deaths in Fife reach an all time high

Scotland has recorded a further 15 coronavirus deaths, the latest Scottish Government figures show.

Fifteen new Covid-19 deaths in Scotland

The UNISON survey shows carers are often stretched with workloads

Life expectancy: Fife’s rates are going down for men and women

There have been 10,000 extra deaths at home in the UK since June - here’s why (Photo: Shutterstock)

There have been 10,000 extra deaths at home in the UK since June - here’s why

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

There have been no deaths this week in Fife where Covid-19 was mentioned on the birth certificate.

No Covid-19 related deaths in Fife in last week

An NHS tribute in Glasgow. Photo: John Devlin

Lowest weekly total of coronavirus deaths in Scotland since early March.

Life maybe slowing returning to some sort of normality in Scotland but sadly people are still dying from coronavirus. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

‘Every death represents loss and heartbreak for families’

Life is slowly returning to normal but there were still eight Covid-19 deaths in Scotland between July 20 and 26. Photo: John Devlin

Coronavirus now accounts for one per cent of deaths in Scotland

Latest figures show there have been no Covid-19 related deaths in Fife in the last seven days.

No Covid related deaths recorded in Fife

Care home question raised by MSP

Fife health bosses tell MSP they don't know how many patients were tested befor...

Forth Valley Royal Hospital has a Tree of Life to recognise and remember all the patients who were cared for on the Covid-19 ward. Each leaf represents a patient who has been discharged or sadly died. Photo: Michael Gillen

Scotland’s coronavirus deaths fall for 12th consecutive week

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

Scotland’s census pushed back to 2022

Data from National Records of Scotland.

Number of Covid-19 deaths in each area of Kirkcaldy and district

Age Scotland says help is urgently required to protect staff and residents

Charity’s plea over care home coronavirus deaths

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Here are the most popular names given to babies in Fife this year

Turning a blind eye to 10,000 deaths in Scotland

Hidden epidemic of veteran suicides 'smacks of cover-up'

REVEALED: Fife's top baby names in 2017

The most popular baby names for boys and girls have remained unchanged this year.

Jack and Olivia are Scotland's top baby names for 2017

Latest Scottish life expectancy figures revealed

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland has launched its 'It's time to talk about it campaign' ahead of Suicide Prevention Day.

Charity calls for action to tackle rising suicide rate

Suicides in Scotland have seen a rise for the first time in six years.

Sharp rise in Scotland's suicide rate

BMA Scotland is calling for minimum unit pricing of alcohol following a !0 per cent rise in alcohol-related deaths.

Calls for minimum pricing to tackle rising alcohol problem

Documents from the construction of the Forth Bridge in 1883 will feature in the exhibition.

Exhibition looks at famous Scots from the past

The number of households in Scotland has continued to increase to 2.45 million in 2016, according to new figures.

Household numbers in Scotland continue to rise