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'It's a real honour': Pars kids' delight at award nomination
THE head coach of a talented group of Pars youngsters has described being nominated for a national award after an "outstanding season" as a "real honour". This Saturday, Dunfermline Athletic Ladies and Girls FC's Under-14 Whites will rub shoulders
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Oakley champion named in UK’s 100 most inspirational women in cycling
A CHAMPION downhill and enduro mountain biker from Oakley has been named among the most exceptional women in British cycling. Cycling UK has announced today (Thursday) its annual 100 Women in Cyclist list, with Kerry Wilson joining a host of star
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CR Smith to donate 500 batteries to this year's Christmas toy appeal
CR Smith are planning to donate approximately 500 batteries for toys in the Press’ Christmas toy appeal. CR Smith have supported the toy appeal for a number of years, but Kevin Eadie, director of operations, decided to donate batteries after he
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Emergency crews rush to two-vehicle crash near Dunfermline
OCCUPANTS of two vehicles involved in a crash on a West Fife road were left in the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. Emergency services were called to the smash on Kingseat Road yesterday afternoon. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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'We're backing ourselves': Pars star looks ahead to derby cup tie
ATHLETIC are backing themselves to turn the tables on their derby rivals in the Scottish Cup with belief remaining high in the changing room. Goalkeeper Deniz Mehmet believes that the team's recent performances can stand them in good stead when
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Kelty man who shared neo-Nazi group's propaganda video guilty of terror offence
A KELTY man has been found guilty of offences under the Terrorism Act. Colin Webster, 61, of Station Road, shared an online video supporting National Action, a banned extreme right-wing terrorist group. Police Scotland's Counter Terrorism Unit
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MSP calls for improvements to bus services in Dunfermline
A DUNFERMLINE MSP has driven concerns over bus services in the city to the Scottish Government's Transport Minister. Shirley-Anne Somerville met Fiona Hyslop MSP at Holyrood last week to raise complaints from her constituents about the lack of
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Pricey Dalgety Bay shop rates hampering town centre efforts
A WEST Fife councillor has spoken of his frustration of shop rents and rates differences in the town which are hampering efforts to create a thriving town centre. David Barratt has highlighted differences between the prices paid for units in Regents
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Snooker star Jack cues up Shoot Out chance
A RISING West Fife star is set to play in a prestigious World Snooker Tour (WST) event for a second time after cueing up for a shot at UK Championship qualifying. Jack Borwick, who is a pupil at Queen Anne High School, has been invited to participate
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Saline race ace Kerr races to awards success
A WEST FIFE race ace has accelerated to a clutch of trophies after enjoying a fruitful season on the track. Kerr Paterson, from Saline, picked up several gongs at the Ministox Disco presentation night, held at Hill of Beath Community Centre, after
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Plans approved for four 'glamping pods' at West Fife hotel
PLANNING permission has been granted by Fife Council for four new 'glamping pods' at the Inn at Charlestown. The proposals are the latest in a series of renovations and refurbishments at the 100-year-old property, formerly the Elgin Hotel, since
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MSP continuing to press for Dunfermline A&E after latest waiting times revealed
A FIFE MSP has said she will continue to push for an A&E facility in Dunfermline after slamming the latest waiting time statistics for the region. In September, just 65 per cent of patients attending at the Victoria Hospital's A&E unit
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Person taken to hospital after Queensferry Crossing crash
ONE person was taken to hospital after a smash on the Queensferry Crossing. The collision, involving two vehicles, took place yesterday afternoon. READ MORE: Vandals target new trees just days after planting event A Police Scotland spokesperson
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Can you help the Press Christmas Toy Appeal for Dunfermline Foodbank?
WE had an "unbelievable" response to the Press Christmas Toy Appeal last year and we're hoping to help lots of West Fife families again this festive season. The amount of donations handed into Dunfermline Foodbank meant they were very busy elves
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Mackay's 'positive' over Pars chances ahead of 'tough' Raith tie
DAVE MACKAY says that rivals Raith Rovers have Dunfermline's respect but is confident of Scottish Cup progress if they play to their best. The BBC Scotland television cameras will return to KDM Group East End Park tomorrow (Friday) night for the
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I want life-saving treatment costing £50,000 so I can see my daughter grow up
A LORRY driver who crashed into a shop after suffering a seizure is hoping to raise £50,000 to fund his life-saving treatment for brain cancer. Steven Fry had to be cut out of the tanker and airlifted to hospital, where doctors discovered the cause
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Vandals target new trees just days after planting event
'MINDLESS' vandals have ripped out new trees in a Dunfermline play park just days after they were planted by groups of school children. Groups from Pitreavie and St Leonard's Primaries and Dunfermline High School dug deep and planted an array of
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Signs of interest in assets of Dalgety Bay firm that plunged into administration
Administrators say there has been an encouraging level of interest in the assets of a financially stricken Dalgety Bay firm. Fifty people lost their jobs when Sign Plus Ltd plunged into administration a fortnight ago due to "serious cash flow problems