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Drink driver staggered from car after crashing into wall
A Dunfermline man staggered towards police officers after his car had hit a wall. Drink-driver Jason Sharpe, 38, of Fernie Place, was more than three times over the limit. At Dunfermline Sheriff Court, he admitted that on February 28 at Coal
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Dunfermline MP Douglas Chapman gives his view on Humza Yousaf's resignation
DOUGLAS Chapman MP has given his reaction to today's shock news that Humza Yousaf has resigned as the First Minister of Scotland. The SNP leader's decision to quit was confirmed in a speech in which he said it had been "the greatest privilege of
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'It's all credit to them': Swifts boss hails cup winning heroes
JASON MCCRINDLE heaped praise on his Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts heroes for "perfectly" carrying out the game plan that saw them claim East of Scotland Qualifying Cup glory. The team's manager was full of pride after they defeated Dunbar United
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Canmore Lodge to welcome spring in style
A DUNFERMLINE care home is inviting West Fifers to join them as they welcome Spring next month. Canmore Lodge will be hosting their very own Spring Fling, complete with entertainers, a BBQ and a fete full of handmade goodies on May 18 from 2.30pm
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Safety first as Championship place secured but Pars face a 'big summer' of change
JAMES McPake says the Pars are facing a "big summer" with the squad that secured a place in the Championship with a match to go set for a major revamp. They were hanging on at the end against an Inverness side desperate to claw their way out of
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Youngsters at West Fife Scout centre moved indoors after reports of gunshots
GROUPS of Scouts at a West Fife outdoor centre were moved inside after reports of gunshots were heard in the area. Camp staff at Fordell Firs contacted police just after midday on Sunday after hearing what they thought was "a series of gunfire"
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A Scottish first as woodlands group aim to build 'rainbow' bridge
The West Fife Woodlands Group are preparing to install a 'rainbow' bridge on a new path network from Saline to Comrie. It will be a place where owners of animals can go to scatter their pets ashes and add their collars and leads. West Fife
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Kelty boss praises side despite missing out on play-off chance
Kelty Hearts 0 Montrose 2 Kelty boss Michael Tidser was saddened that his side just “fell short” of making it into the play-offs but said he hopes to build on the experience for next season. Hearts’ hopes of making it into the top four were
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At the grand old age of 94, June decides it's time to stop working in the shop
A VOLUNTEER from Dunfermline who is approaching a century has celebrated her last day of working in a charity’s shop. June Patterson, who is 94, is giving up after nine years of service with Barnardo’s at their premise son Aberdour Road. Her
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Two males, aged 18 and 15, charged in connection with assault and racist abuse
Two males from High Valleyfield have been charged in connection with an assault and racially aggravated behaviour. As previously reported in the Press, a man was attacked and racially abused by a gang of teenagers in High Valleyfield. The incident
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Humza Yousaf to resign as First Minister
Humza Yousaf is to resign as Scotland's First Minister. His leadership has been in turmoil since his shock decision to terminate the Bute House Agreement and kick the Scottish Greens out of government. The beleaguered SNP leader was facing
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Rosyth mum says social care service in Fife is at 'an all time low'
A MEETING bringing together parents and carers of disabled adults from across Fife is to be held in Dunfermline. Rosyth mum Margaret Barclay has organised the event in the hope that she can begin to campaign for improvements in the system which
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More kids gambling and smoking in Dunfermline than other Fife towns
YOUNG people have poorer mental health and gamble and smoke more than their counterparts elsewhere in Fife, a new report has indicated. Results of a survey on health and wellbeing completed by school pupils across the Kingdom has highlighted areas
