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Controversial roadworks could be cut by 'six weeks' as update provided
CONTROVERSIAL roadworks in Dunfermline city centre could be cut by "around six weeks", according to a reported update from Fife Council. Dunfermline MSP Shirley-Anne Somerville posted on social media earlier today (Friday) stating that the local
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'Dour firsts win but ladies lose on mixed weekend
ABERDOUR Shinty Club's first team enjoyed a "good win that's been coming for a while" on Saturday with a fine success at Kyles Athletic seconds. The West Fifers made the trip to Argyll in Mowi South Division One and returned home with their third
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Hot Property: Spacious home in West Fife with room for all the family
A BEAUTIFUL family home in Carnock is this week’s Hot Property. This impressive detached villa built by Premier Properties is located within a quiet cul-de-sac. The home has an entrance vestibule, reception hall, W.C., lounge, dining room,
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Retailer with Dunfermline store set to enter administration
A major retailer with a Dunfermline store is set to enter administration putting the future of its more than 1,800 UK staff at risk. Carpetright has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators. It is understood that experts from PwC
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Fundraising effort to get underway to help fund Aberdour defibs
A FUNDRAISING push is set to start in Aberdour to fund ongoing costs – and eventual replacement – of the village's defibrillators. The two life-saving machines were put in place thanks to community donations and fundraising however cost between
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St Margaret's Cave: Step back in time to see where the medieval queen prayed
SAINT Margaret was a woman whose influence had a profound impact on Dunfermline and now her cave is once again open to the public. Margaret was born in Hungary around 1045. She was the granddaughter of King Edmund Ironside of England, and the daughter
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In memoriam: this week's death notices in the Dunfermline Press
The Dunfermline Press has published 7 death notices this week. Every week, the Dunfermline Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Attempted housebreaking sparks patrols in West Fife village
POLICE Scotland has stepped up patrols in a West Fife village following an attempted housebreaking. High visibility patrols are taking place in Cairneyhill after an attempted break-in on Drummormie Road was reported to the authorities. Officers
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Cameras set to roll as filming leads to road closures and diversions
CAMERAS are set to roll in Inverkeithing his week with several roads temporarily closed to allow filming to take place. High Street, Church Street, Townhall Street and Heriot Street will all be shut off to traffic on Tuesday evening, July 16, from
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Celebrations to take place to mark 60th birthday of Forth Road Bridge
A SERIES of events will be held later this year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge. The iconic crossing opened to traffic for the first time on September 4, 1964 and was, at the time, the longest suspension bridge in the
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Dunfermline MSP hosting special surgery with Scottish Autism
THE MSP for Dunfermline has thanked a charity for agreeing to join forces for a special constituency surgery. Shirley-Anne Somerville is going to partner with Scottish Autism to host the event in Scotland’s newest city from 3pm to 4pm on Wednesday
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Staff and pupils share memories of old schools ahead of move
With countless memories between the walls of both Woodmill High and St Columba's High spanning, we collected some from both staff and pupils. Mr Simpson Former Woodmill PTC Technical Subjects now at Auchmuty High School: "As a teacher I remember
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Final goodbyes as St Columba's and Woodmill schools prepare for a new era
IT WAS the end of an era for two Dunfermline schools recently as pupils were piped out of their respective buildings for the very last time. A new chapter for both Woodmill and St Columba's High schools will begin in August as both move to their
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'Final straw' as Dunfermline woman hits out at airport 'nightmare'
A DUNFERMLINE mum has spoken out against the special assistance services at Edinburgh Airport as she claims she was given no help upon arrival. Yvonne Greig and her family were travelling back to Scotland following a holiday in Palma. Her
