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Kirsten Adamson begins recording third studio album
Dunfermline singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson has started recording her third studio album, following a successful crowdfunding campaign which raised £21,630. Miss Adamson said: “It’s pretty wild that we’ve raised the money to be honest. I set
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Digital bodies event to be held in Dunfermline
A FREE interactive event in Dunfermline will address how technologies target our bodies and capture our data. Led by experts from the University of Stirling, Our Digital Bodies - Biometric Technologies and Data invites participants to consider
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Remaining tickets on sale for Wet Wet Wet gig
TICKETS to see Wet Wet Wet in Dunfermline are "close to selling out" as fans are encouraged to grab their tickets. The record breaking Scottish band – famous for their 1994 'Love is All Around' soundtrack which turned 30 this year – are appearing
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Pars need to find 'that last bit' in Falkirk clash
ATHLETIC need to find the "final pass" or that "last bit when we get into goalscoring areas" when they cross the Kincardine Bridge on Saturday. That's the view of manager, James McPake, who takes his side to face fierce rivals Falkirk having "done
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Author of book about every UK city brands Dunfermline underrated
Dunfermline has been described as “underrated” by the author of a new book detailing every city in the UK. “Bright Lights Big Cities” looks at the top ways to spend day trips and weekends away. Sheffield based writer Peter Naldrett said: “
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Big Wee Folk Festival returns to Dunfermline
THE 'Big' Wee Fife Folk Festival returns to Dunfermline this weekend boasting another great line up for the 2024 event. Ray Kelly and Nigel Ewan will kicks things off with their fun blend of sing alongs while Aileen Ogilvie will bring her beautiful
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City centre bar and restaurant tables plans for outdoor seating area
A BAR and restaurant in Dunfermline has sought permission for a covered outdoor seating area for customers. Fabric, on Canmore Street, did have a marquee in the courtyard area to the east of the building but are now looking for something more permanent
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'Unusable' Dunfermline park finally sees improvement
A Dunfermline park which was left in an “unusable state” by building contractors is almost ready to be taken back into Fife Council control. Residents have been waiting on the completion of improvement work at Headwell Park for over two and a half
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Motorists warned of disruption as North Queensferry roadworks to get underway
DISRUPTION is expected in North Queensferry next week as planned roadworks get underway. Main Street will be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm from Monday to Thursday for work to take place. A diversion will be in place for through traffic via
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Plans for huge housing development next to Fife Leisure Park
THERE are plans for a major residential development on a large area of open space opposite Fife Leisure Park in Dunfermline. And locals will get the chance to hear more at a public exhibition in the city on Wednesday October 30. The number
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Dunfermline pub offers limited edition glasses to support veterans
A Dunfermline pub is offering customers the chance to purchase limited edition poppy themed pint glasses to raise money for veterans. The Sweet Chesnut in Fife Retail Park will sell the glasses from October 26, with all profits going to veterans
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Coach backs Pitreavie's world under-20 medallist for senior squad push
THE coach of Pitreavie AAC's world under-20 medallist Rebecca Grieve believes she's on track to push for senior selection. Francis Smith, himself a former athlete with the club, praised her "phenomenal running" that saw her win bronze with Great
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'I was just delighted to get to the line': Paralympic champion Ben reflects on glory
BEN SANDILANDS was "confident and nervous at the same time" ahead of an incredible race that saw him become a Paralympic Games champion. But the 21-year-old was shocked to find out he'd claimed a new world record along with a gold medal during
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Rosyth apprentice recognised for contributions to top engineering project
A ROSYTH apprentice has been recognised for her work on one of the UK's top engineering projects. Callie Brown, 20, is in her second year as a Babcock apprentice, but she's already scooped herself an apprentice award for her work on the Type 31
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Dunfermline Amazon continuing to deliver for local communities
DUNFERMLINE's Amazon chief says they are "stepping up" its support for local community organisations as the online retailer reflects on its achievements over the last 12 months. The latest edition of the Amazon Economic Impact report showed than
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Rosyth Sharks make their own declaration in Arbroath with emphatic win
Arbroath 10 Rosyth Sharks 66, Caledonia Midlands Region League, Division Three ROSYTH SHARKS notched up their fifth successive win at the weekend after a convincing 66-10 Caledonia Midlands Region League, Division Three, success at Arbroath.
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Dunfermline are 'among the best' despite loss to leaders
Dunfermline 27 Ardrossan Academicals 31, National League, Division Four DUNFERMLINE Rugby Club's senior men's first XV showed that they're "there or thereabouts" with National League, Division Four's leading teams despite losing out to leaders
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Conservative candidate announced for West Fife Villages by-election
FIFE Conservative and Unionists have selected David Ross to contest the West Fife Villages By-Election. David, 47, was previously a councillor in the Dunfermline South ward between 2017 and 2022. Commenting on his selection, he said: "I am
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Inverkeithing author serves up comedic drama about life in hospitality
AN INVERKEITHING-based author is publishing a comedy-drama novel based on his lifetime of experience in the hospitality industry. Jamie McNeish's book, 'Who’s looking after who?' is based on his own upbringing and is a personal depiction of exaggerated
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Man had knife in Inverkeithing street on New Year's Day
A 35-year-old man was in an Inverkeithing street with a knife in the early hours of New Year's Day. John Briggs was unable to explain the reason for his actions. Briggs, now of Dorward Drive, Crail, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.
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Win family tickets to Knockhill's fireworks spectacular
A SPECTACULAR finale to an action-packed year of events at Knockhill Racing Circuit will light up the skies of West Fife next weekend. Scotland's national motorsport centre are set bring the curtain down on 2024 with a bang on Saturday November
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Pub customer punched in face then struggled violently with police
A Kincardine man caused a disturbance after being punched in a local pub then struggled violently with police. Richard Watling, 41, of Sandhouse, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court for sentencing. He became involved in a row after losing
