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'Everyone's going to be right at it': Pars star Paul on Airdrie test
PLENTY of banter and laughs were exchanged between the Pars players and their Airdrieonians counterparts when they met on their respective Christmas nights out. And, while he resisted temptation to mention his stunner that won his team the points
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Santa and his sleigh make festive visit to Townhill
A SPECIAL visitor flew into Townhill to provide some festive cheer to youngsters around the village. Santa Claus was on hand to meet local residents as he made his way through Townhill. The event was organised by the local community council
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New Dunfermline bistro's house lager pays tribute to family
The new owners of the Haberdashery Bistro are aiming to add a family feel to their new bar with their new 'Habrador' lager. The name of the 4% session lager was inspired by a close family friend who sadly passed away. The pub - formerly the
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Neglected toddler fell from first-floor flat while woman was chatting online
A woman chatted online while a neglected toddler, living in squalor, fell out of the window of her home in a block of flats. Fortunately, the three-year-old survived the fall from the first-storey property at the Broomhead high-rise flats in Dunfermline
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New Swifts boss 'couldn't really turn down' role
THE new manager of Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts believes the quality of player he has inherited has given him a "great starting point" as he bids to lift them up the East of Scotland League, Premier Division. Jason McCrindle took up the role
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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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Pars ladies announce new coaching team
DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC LADIES have announced changes to their management structure in addition to welcoming some new signings. The senior team have revealed that Charles Dignan, who has left Alloa Athletic, has taken up the manager's position, and
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Peacocks officially given Freedom of City of Dunfermline
DUNFERMLINE's much-loved peacocks will officially receive the Freedom of the City of Dunfermline. The decision was agreed at a meeting of Fife Council's Full Council today (Thursday). Provost Jim Leishman and City of Dunfermline's Area Committee
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Disgraced former MP says newspaper staff 'put family at risk' during motorway pursuit
A FORMER MP from Inverkeithing was pursued by a national newspaper along a motorway after leaving her parents' West Fife home. Natalie McGarry said the behaviour of the staff from The Scottish Sun was "intimidating and reckless" and put her family
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Dunfermline tartan tells story of historic city
The designer of Dunfermline's new city tartan has received official recognition for her creation. And Fife Provost Jim Leishman showed off his new kilt in the pattern which was designed by Queen Anne High pupil Savannah Mortimer. The teenager
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Meet your Pars heroes at calendar signing tonight
PARS fans can meet their heroes and pick up a special Christmas present at the return of the club's annual calendar signing. Taking place this evening (Thursday), within the Purvis Suite at KDM Group East End Park, manager James McPake, his backroom
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Physical attacks on Fife schoolboy were 'filmed and jeered by onlookers'
A FIFE pupil who endured months of horrendous bullying and took to hiding in the toilets was removed from school by his parents as staff "simply could not keep him safe". Roz McCall MSP told the Scottish Parliament that nothing was done to stop
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Third water polo tournament in Brian's memory is to be 'the biggest yet'
THE biggest tournament so far in memory of a Dunfermline Water Polo Club stalwart is set to take place this weekend. A total of 12 teams are ready to take to the pool at Carnegie Leisure Centre for the latest edition of the BMC Cup, commemorating
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Breath of fresh air due to 'success' of traffic pollution plan in Dunfermline
ACTION to cut traffic pollution on a main road in Dunfermline has led to its status as an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) being revoked. Fife Council agreed the move for Appin Crescent despite a local councillor stating the situation was still
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Man spat in woman's face at Dunfermline bus station
A man spat in a woman’s face in a “disgusting” incident at Dunfermline bus station. Robert Hooper appeared for sentencing at Dunfermline Sheriff Court by video-link from prison. Hooper, 48, of Broomhead Drive, Dunfermline, previously admitted
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Right to roam as peacocks to be officially granted Freedom of Dunfermline today
TODAY is going to be a real feather in the cap for Dunfermline with the peacocks to get the official freedom of the city. At the Fife Council meeting in Glenrothes two thirds of the councillors must vote in favour to bestow the civic honour on
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Negotiations have been taking place for the empty Debenhams unit in Kingsgate
Negotiations have been taking place over the former Debenhams unit in Dunfermline’s Kingsgate Shopping Centre. Neil Mackie, Kingsgate Centre Manager, said: “As it stands at the moment it’s still empty, however, probably for about a year now we
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Hyperclub plans in turmoil after losing new base before it can open
THE founder of a West Fife charity says she is "absolutely devastated" to discover their work to convert a city centre property into its new base have been in vain. Suzie Connelly, who runs Hyperclub, has been working with a small group of volunteers