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Dockyard want backing to remove more hazardous waste from nuclear subs
BABCOCK wants permission to dispose of more dangerous radioactive waste from the old nuclear submarines laid up at Rosyth Dockyard. There is an application to vary their existing permit and a public consultation will give locals a say before the
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Gang of giant mascots to race through city centre
MASCOTS from across Dunfermline are being invited to get their running shoes on for the city's inaugural mascot race. The event – which will take place as part of the Christmas Lights Switch on event on November 17 – will see characters of all
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Killer beat victim in brutal attack then dragged him outside to die
A violent offender is facing a life sentence after brutally murdering a man in a remorseless attack on the victim. Christopher Brown (36) attacked Henry White at a house in Oakley, and repeatedly hit the older man with his elbow, punched him and
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West Fife pool shuts for repairs
A West Fife swimming pool is to be closed for more than a week for urgent repairs. The pool at the Wing at Inverkeithing will be closed, meaning no classes or public sessions can be held until at least November 4 as the pool requires to be partially
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Plans for five-bedroom home above hair and beauty salon in city centre
THERE are plans to turn the floor above a hair and beauty salon in Dunfermline into a five-bedroom home. Asif Hussain, of King Enterprises, owns the Kings pub in Kelty among several other businesses and has applied to Fife Council for a change
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Tribute act Illegal Eagles to play Alhambra tonight
West Coast Country Rock band The Illegal Eagles will play Dunfermline’s Alhambra theatre tonight. The critically acclaimed new production features tracks from the Eagles catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy,
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Firework display brings road closures and parking restrictions
TRAFFIC measures to make sure a West Fife fireworks goes off with a bang have been confirmed. Restrictions and closures will be in place in Limekilns next Saturday (November 2) for the 81st Fife (1st Broomhall) Sea Scout Group's annual display.
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In memoriam: This week's death notices in the Dunfermline Press
The Dunfermline Press has published 9 death notices in the last 7 days. 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,
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Dunfermline jewellery store reopens following refurbishment
A refreshed Dunfermline store has reopened its doors in the city’s Kingsgate shopping centre. Ernest Jones specialises in jewellery and watches. Following the makeover, the store will have a bright interior and a host of new features which the
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Late Pars great Tommy Callaghan described as a 'real Celtic legend' by Hoops boss
CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers has described Dunfermline great Tommy Callaghan as "a real legend" of the Glasgow club following his death at the age of 78. On Friday, it was announced that Tommy, a Scottish Cup winner with the Pars in 1968, had
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Man arrested after two-car smash on M90 motorway
A MAN has been arrested after a crash on the M90 near to Dunfermline. Police attended the scene just after 3pm on Thursday. READ MORE: Female cop left with facial injury after Asda attack A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed: "We
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'Depraved' pair who raped and murdered a young Fife dad are jailed for life
TWO "DEPRAVED" men who drugged, raped and murdered a young Fife dad have been jailed for life. Cameron Allan, 21, of Berrylaw Place in Dunfermline, and Dylan Brister, 27, formerly of Herriot Crescent in Methil, spiked Calum Simpson's drinks, leaving
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Roadworks set to shut parts of West Fife road
Roadworks lasting over three weeks are set to begin on a main route through West Fife. The works to improve the road surface on the A985 at Crombie and High Valleyfield will get underway on Monday (October 28). Bear Scotland, who are carrying
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Much-loved old Dunfermline pub to reopen - on site of recently closed bar
An Iconic Dunfermline pub will reopen under new ownership only a month after closing its doors Tappie Toories has long been associated with the Dunfermline Athletic supporters who have frequented the establishment for years. However, in September
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Postcard pictures celebrate Old Dunfermline
AN ‘OLD Dunfermline’ calendar has been produced for 2025, and we start our trip down West Fife’s Memory Lane with one of the images that features in it, a magnificent view of Dunfermline Abbey from the gardens in Pittencrieff Park. Our next image
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New menu in the works for Dhoom Indian Streatery
A DUNFERMLINE chef has travelled back to India to research his latest tasting menu. Dhaneshwar Prasad, the owner and chef of Dhoom Indian Streatery on New Row, is known for his regional tasting menus. And he is currently travelling through
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Dunfermline Athletic mourn death of 'true club great' Tommy Callaghan
Dunfermline Athletic great Tommy Callaghan, who won the Scottish Cup with the club, has died. It has been announced that Tommy, a member of the team which lifted the trophy for the second time in the club's history, in 1968, passed away early this
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Faith swims to national artistic medal
A MEMBER of an aquatics club that trains in West Fife has recently celebrated winning a medal at a national event. Faith Williamson, who competes with Fife Artistic Swimming Club, won a bronze medal in the 12 years and under category at the Scottish
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Female cop left with facial injury after Asda attack
A FEMALE police officer sustained a facial injury after being assaulted at a late-night disturbance in a Dunfermline supermarket. Three teenagers, two 15 year-old girls and one 14 year-old boy, will be reported to the relevant authorities after
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Dunfermline 'has one of cheapest average beer prices in UK'
A new study is claiming that Dunfermline is the sixth cheapest place to buy a pint of beer in the UK. Alliance online said that the average price of a pint of beer in the city is £3.40, compared to the UK average of £5.17. It’s claimed that
