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Wrest: 'The party's not over, it's only just getting started'
THE concept has been proven and phase one is complete. Formerly defined as Scotland’s best kept secret, loose lips have been waxing lyrical and numbers are growing with every wrest gig that comes and goes with the Barrowlands recently packed to
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Inverkeithing Slimming World member nominated for special award
An inspirational woman has been nominated for a special accolade after losing nearly four stone. Frances Bath, a member of the Slimming World group in Inverkeithing, was nominated for the Woman of the Year 2024 award due to her significant weight
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Dunfermline 'must make most of £15m greenspace fund'
A Dunfermline MSP has urged Fife Council to improve access to green spaces across the City and surrounding areas. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has made £15 million available to local councils, which can apply for grants between £250,000 and
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Warning issued as yellow weather warning to hit West Fife
Strong winds could cause disruption across West Fife later this week, after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning. This means that there is a chance of longer journey times or cancellations as transport services are affected. There
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Bus passengers evacuated after thugs smash window with stone
Passengers had to be evacuated from a city bus after thugs smashed the vehicle's window with a stone. The incident took place in Dunlin Drive near Fife Leisure Park last night on a stagecoach service. A spokesperson for Stagecoach East Scotland
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Pars women hit super six to maintain perfect league start
DUNFERMLINE Athletic Women made it two league wins from two after notching six of the best on Sunday. Charles Dignan's side made the trip to Cumbernauld United, on the back of a 3-2 win over Cumbernauld Colts, in the SWFL (Scottish Women's Football
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West Fife residents see water cut off just days after taps poured green
West Fife residents have once again reported an interruption to their water supply, less than a week after suffering outages due to a burst pipe in the area. Scottish Water is working on site to address the problem, which has affected the area
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Once A Dockie Always A Dockie make big donation to hospital
The GROUP Once A Dockie Always A Dockie have been fundraising for Queen Margaret Hospital. As previously reported in the Press, over the years the group of retired and present Rosyth Dockyard workers have raised funds for a range of good causes
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Saddle up and pedal to a social female-only ride with Dunfermline Cycling Club
FEMALE cyclists can get together and enjoy a fun and social ride with Dunfermline Cycling Club on Saturday. They are hosting a 'Fife Women's Social Bike Ride', departing from the Glen Gates, which aims to bring together riders of all levels.
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Pars learn quarter-final and potential last four SPFL Trust Trophy opponents
DUNFERMLINE will take on Alloa Athletic for a place in the SPFL Trust Trophy semi-finals after the last-eight draw was made this afternoon. James McPake's side will host the League One Wasps at KDM Group East End Park, with the winners going on
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Inaugural cycle speedway championships up for national award
AN INAUGURAL cycle speedway event which took place in Dunfermline has been shortlisted for a national award. The first-ever Scottish National Cycle Speedway Championships, which was held last month, has been shortlisted for an accolade at Scottish
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Car leaves busy road and crashes into bushes
A driver has been issued a Police warning following a crash near a busy Fife roundabout this morning. Officers were called to reports of a crash on Enterprise Way , near the Pitreavie Roundabout at around 9:35 am after a car came off the road
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Rosyth man crashed car and brutally attacked his new girlfriend
A DRINK-driver crashed into a roundabout then viciously attacked his new girlfriend. Aaron Gover “barely knew” the victim when he choked her and repeatedly banged her head off the car bonnet. Gover, 25, of Sherbrooke Road, Rosyth, appeared
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More work needed to make EV charging available to all
At the Fife Council Cabinet Committee meeting, I raised concerns about the Electric Vehicle Strategy not addressing equalities issues, particularly for those on low incomes. I cited issues for those without driveways who are often on lower incomes
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Sharks go second by beating Stags for fourth win in a row
Rosyth Sharks 50 Grangemouth Stags second XV 5, Caledonia Midlands Region League, Division Three ROSYTH SHARKS notched up their fourth win in a row to get the better of Grangemouth Stags second XV on Saturday. With an abundance of players to
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Dunfermline's second XV lose out to impressive Stirling County
DUNFERMLINE Rugby Club's senior men's second XV suffered their third loss of the season against an impressive Stirling County third XV at McKane Park. The visitors claimed a 61-12 success, which saw the Blues lose their third match from six matches
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Former Dunfermline MP launches petition against social care and respire cuts
A FORMER Dunfermline MP has launched a petition against the proposed cuts to social care and respite services. Willie Rennie has called for the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership to reconsider their proposals which include the restriction
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Dunfermline band fundraise for follow up to successful debut album
A Dunfermline alternative country band is fundraising to follow up on its successful debut album. The Countess of Fife released Star of the Sea last year and were delighted with the reception. Band frontwoman Fay Fife said: “The album got great
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Five-day roadworks warning for West Fife area
Roadworks have commenced in a West Fife area for lead renewal of the water pipes. The works are being undertaken by Scottish Water on Townhill’s Main Street. They began on October 14 and are estimated to last for five working days. A Scottish
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West Fife residents suffer night with gas cut off due to 'significant leak'
HOMES in Kincardine that have been without gas supplies overnight due to a "significant gas leak" are now being reconnected, according to Scottish Gas Network (SGN) SGN confirmed that on Tuesday, due to damage to their gas network, over 1,000 homes
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Coach hails Dunfermline stars for 'one of their best performances' in Linlithgow win
Linlithgow 28 Dunfermline 41, National League Division Four GAVIN EMERSON hailed Saturday's win at Linlithgow as "one of the best performances" his team have produced during his time as Dunfermline Rugby Club's senior men's first XV coach.
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Pars hope injured star will be 'back soon'
DAVE MACKAY is hopeful that Dapo Mebude will recover quickly from the injury that forced him off on Saturday but was quick to praise his "excellent" replacement. The former Scotland under-21 international, who signed a one-year contract with the
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Scottish Government's £154.5m to help finish new Fife College expansion
The Scottish Government will step in to provide the majority of added costs to complete the construction of Fife College’s new site at Dunfermline Learning Campus. The project was initially supposed to cost £100 million, but the Press revealed
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Pars star delighted to 'show his worth' in super sub show
MATTY TODD may not have expected to feature as prominently as he did at the weekend - but was delighted he was able to show his worth. The 23-year-old made only his fourth appearance of Dunfermline's campaign so far, having suffered a fractured
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Under-12s go free for Pars clash with the 'Ton
FAMILIES can end the school holidays by taking in Pars' home clash with Greenock Morton this weekend for cut-price. On Saturday, James McPake's welcome the 'Ton for a crucial Championship clash on Saturday and the club are offering a special promotion
