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'Wrong pedal' caused driver to smash into house and rupture gas pipes
A 65-year-old driver lost control of his hire car which left the road, badly damaging a house and causing a gas leak. It was the first time James Hisbent had driven an electric car and he apparently put his foot on the wrong pedal. Hisbent,
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Skipper set for return as Pars boss provides 'Ton injury update
CAPTAIN Kyle Benedictus is set to return to the Athletic squad for tomorrow's Championship clash with Greenock Morton. The 32-year-old, who returned to training ahead of the SPFL Trust Trophy win over Kelty Hearts on Saturday, will be in the match
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Man attacked ex's home and tried to kick down door
A 29-year-old man, who went to the home of his former partner and repeatedly kicked the door, has been put on a ‘tag’. Adam Wallace, of Blamey Crescent, Cowdenbeath, appeared for sentencing at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. He previously admitted
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The Haven at Queen Margaret Hospital is looking for volunteers
THE HAVEN at Queen Margaret Hospital is looking for two volunteers. No gardening experience is necessary, and volunteers only need to attend if they are available to do so. The Haven at Queen Margaret Hospital posted on its Facebook page: “
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Date and kick-off details confirmed for Pars' cup quarter-final
THE date and kick-off time for Athletic's SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final tie next month has been confirmed. James McPake's team will host League One Alloa Athletic in the last eight at KDM Group East End Park, having defeated Kelty Hearts in the
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Rosyth drug-driver caught almost five times over the limit for cannabis
A Rosyth drug-driver was almost five times over the limit for cannabis when stopped by the police. Diana Pedroso, 37, of Sherbrooke Road, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court and admitted the offence. On December 1 last year on Masterton Road
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£7.5 million community hub opens in Abbeyview
Dunfermline residents celebrated the grand opening of a brand new £7.5 million community hub in the heart of Abbeyview. A free family fun day marked the occasion on October 18, with activities held for all age groups. The hub sits on the site
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Horrific knife attack on partner left her face scarred
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for a horrific knife attack on his partner in Dunfermline. Violent thug Lewis McDonald was out on early release from a previous custodial sentence when he carried out the assault which left the victim severely
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Dunfermline weekend weather forecast as storm to hit
The weekend's weather forecast for the Dunfermline and West Fife area is varied this week, with conditions varying from dry, wet, and sunny before a yellow alert for strong winds kicks off - here's how the weekend ahead looks. Friday pm: It will
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Dunfermline Morrisons forced to close after 'rodent' spotted in the shop
A DUNFERMLINE store has had to close its doors after a "rodent" was spotted in the shop. The Morrisons Daily on St Andrews Street closed their doors on Tuesday to allow for pest control to come and carry out work in the store. A sign left
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'Warm and sensitive' Dunfermline childminder praised by inspectors
A Dunfermline childminder was delighted to receive high praise following a surprise inspection. Gemma Akel runs a childminding service from her family home in the city’s Pitcorthie area. The unexpected inspection carried out by the Care Inspectorate
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Rosyth highland dance teacher launching her own competition
A HIGHLAND DANCE teacher in Rosyth is preparing to run her own dance competition. Based in Rosyth, Natalie McLauchlan School of Highland Dancing offers classes for boys and girls aged four and above who are taught to competition and exam standard
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Looking back: Dunfermline Public Park - how it used to look
The photographs in this week’s trip down West Fife’s Memory Lane feature the Public Park in Dunfermline, writes Frank Connelly. To a great extent overshadowed by the much better known Pittencrieff Park, it was actually laid out to the east of
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Here's why Tesco and Aldi in Duloch were closed this morning
DUNFERMLINE shoppers were stopped short this morning when two major supermarkets closed unexpectedly. Aldi on Nightingale Place and Tesco on Turnstone Road were both shut today with reports on social media suggesting that they were unable to accommodate
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Driver fined by police after two-car crash near Valleyfield
A driver has been fined after a two-car crash on a busy west Fife road. The incident happened at around 7pm last night near Valleyfield, with reports that emergency services were attending a multi-vehicle crash on the Oakley Road. Police have
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Dunfermline woman abseils Forth Bridge in memory of late father for charity
A Dunfermline woman has abseiled off the Forth Bridge to raise money for charity in honour of her late father. Kayleigh Cousins was one of more than 300 fundraisers who took part in the event on October 13 to raise money for 21 charities. The
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Dobbies Dunfermline set for festive events and Christmas shop
Dobbies Dunfermline is set to host a series of festive events from the end of November. The activities, which will start from November 21, include a Little Seedlings train-themed grotto, Quiet Grotto, Santa Paws, Santa's Breakfast, and Santa's
