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Dunfermline's Kane Ritchie-Hosler to have surgery on shoulder injury
ATHLETIC star Kane Ritchie-Hosler is set to undergo a THIRD operation this season after he suffered a dislocated shoulder last midweek. Manager James McPake revealed to Press Sport that the 21-year-old will need surgery on his latest injury, which
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Overnight works planned for south of Junction 1A Queensferry
Overnight works to renew the road surface on a section of the southbound M90/A90 road south of Junction 1A Queensferry are set to next week. The southbound M90 will be closed at Queensferry Junction from 9pm to 6am on the nights of December 11,
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Driver was 'staggering about' after crashing his car in Newmills
An intoxicated driver lost control of his car in Newmills and crashed into parked vehicles. Derek Crews (42), of Chapelhill, Alloa, appeared for sentencing at Dunfermline Sheriff Court, having previously admitted that on January 29 at Main Street
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Sacks of parcels dumped amongst trees at Dunfermline roadside
Four sacks full of parcels have been found dumped in amongst trees and bushes near Dunfermline's Queen Margaret Hospital. Adidas trainers, gaming equipment and other items likely intended as Christmas gifts were among the abandoned packages, which
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Head injuries and broken fingers but mental health toll is worst for teachers
TEACHERS in Fife have suffered broken fingers and other injuries and are constantly in "fight or flight" mode due to increasing levels of violence in schools. Others have been deliberately tripped, suffering "significant" knee damage as a result
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Kelty Hearts player/boss talks about his team's 'journey'
HE'S described his time at Kelty Hearts so far as "a journey" and Michael Tidser believes that they're on the path he wants them to go on. The New Central Park player / manager joined the club in early 2020, when they were still a Lowland League
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Pars' postponed match against Queen's Park is rescheduled for January
Dunfermline Athletic's postponed fixture against Queen's Park has been rescheduled for January. The Championship match had been due to go ahead at East End Park on Saturday, December 2, but was called off due to heavy overnight snow. It will
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Fife 'won't be enforcing' new pavement parking ban when it becomes law on Monday
"NOBODY is going to be enforcing" the pavement parking ban in the Kingdom when it becomes law on Monday. That's the blunt admission from Fife Council chiefs who said they're not ready for the new legislation, which will hit offenders with a £100
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Father Christmas spreads some festive cheer to West Fife children
Santa Claus has been out and about in Dalgety Bay and Aberdour to spread some Christmas cheer. He made visits to Dalgety Bay’s Asda on Saturday, December 2 and travelled around Aberdour on Sunday, December 3. At both events the Rotary Club of Inverkeithing
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Property prices drop in Dunfermline and West Fife
HOUSE Prices in Dunfermline fell in the last quarter compared to the same period the previous year. The average cost of a property in Dunfermline is now £194,839, a drop of 5.3 per cent compared to 2022's figures, according to the latest ESPC Property
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Forth Hedgehog Hospital to host fundraiser for ten-year anniversary
It's 10 years since the Forth Hedgehog Hospital in Rosyth was set up to take in sick and injured hedgehogs. They have helped 263 of hedgehogs this year alone, and in total, the hospital has helped around 2000 hedgehogs since it began operating.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service called out to burning car in early hours
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called out to a burning car in the early hours of this morning. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were alerted at 5.33am on Wednesday, December 6, to reports of a car on
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Teenager smashed window of a Dunfermline house in drugs row
A teenager turned up at a house in Dunfermline just before five in the morning, banging on a door before smashing the living room window. Jordan Stewart (19), formerly of Dunfermline, but now living in Kirkcaldy, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff
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Jack's ready to cue up at the Scottish Open
RISING snooker star Jack Borwick is preparing to chalk his cue alongside some of the game's top players when he plays in a major event on home territory. The 16-year-old, who is an S5 pupil at Queen Anne High School, will make the short hop to
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Kind staff making families feel valued at Dunfermline nursing home
RESIDENTS of a Dunfermline care home are treated with kindness by staff that know them well, according to Care Inspectorate inspectors. An unannounced visit from the regulatory body took place at Newlands Residential Home in October. They found
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Santa set to stop off in Townhill
A SPECIAL visitor will be flying into Townhill this evening for a special festive visit. Santa Claus is stopping off in the village in his sleigh to see children in live in Townhill, Bowershall, Kent Street and Chamberfield Road. Local youngsters
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Canmore Lodge celebrates St Andrew's Day
A DUNFERMLINE care home celebrated St Andrew's Day in style last week. Canmore Lodge marked the occasion with delicious wine, cheese and performances from local girls. Highland dancers from the Emma Macdonald Dance School and bagpiper
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Fife Council clear the way for demolition of two high schools in Dunfermline
THE current St Columba's and Woodmill high school buildings are earmarked to be cleared and knocked down towards the end of next year. They're being replaced by brand new facilities at the £223 million Dunfermline Learning Campus with Fife Council
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Jail for Dunfermline man who 'thumbed his nose' at court order
A 24-year-old Dunfermline man who ignored a ‘tag’, breaching it up to three times a day, is now behind bars. Adam Smith, of Golfdrum Street, “thumbed his nose” at the court order and repeatedly left his house during his hours of restriction.