Environment

A tree planting session will take place in Saline this weekend.

Tree planting session to take place in Saline

The garden in all its glory

The garden in all its glory

£20,000 funding boost for Inverkeithing Community Garden

REPAIRS: Scottish Water are currently treating a burst water pipe in Culross.

REPAIRS: Scottish Water are currently treating a burst water pipe in Culross.

Culross residents experiencing interruption to water supply

Fife Climate Hub's recent meeting focused on flooding resilience after extreme flooding in Spain last week

Fife Climate Hub's recent meeting focused on flooding resilience after extreme flooding in Spain last week

Climate emergency

Fife group reacts to Scottish Government scrapping climate targets

Fife Council's survey around Dunfermline showed notable increases in pedestrians and cyclists

Fife Council's survey around Dunfermline showed notable increases in pedestrians and cyclists

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Surge in cycling and walking in Dunfermline city centre

Carnegie Rotary Club members and Touch Community Garden volunteers pictured at the garden’s cabin after their walk for End Polio Now, picking up the litter as they went

Carnegie Rotary Club members and Touch Community Garden volunteers pictured at the garden’s cabin after their walk for End Polio Now, picking up the litter as they went

Dunfermline litter pickers help vaccinate children against polio

The childcare facility was rejected by Fife Council due to no public transport access and sustainability concerns

The childcare facility was rejected by Fife Council due to no public transport access and sustainability concerns

Portacabin childcare facility next to poultry farm is rejected by council

The MoD hope to speed up the submarine dismantling project at Rosyth.

The MoD hope to speed up the submarine dismantling project at Rosyth.

MoD aiming to 'speed up' the dismantling of old nuclear subs at Rosyth

Babcock want to build a new compound for stages three and four of the Submarine Dismantling Project.

Babcock want to build a new compound for stages three and four of the Submarine Dismantling Project.

New secure compound planned at dockyard for nuclear subs project

HMS Swiftsure in the Clyde in 1991.

HMS Swiftsure in the Clyde in 1991.

Cold War veterans get last look at nuclear sub in Rosyth before cutters move in

The whale carcass which has been left to decompose at Culross.

The whale carcass which has been left to decompose at Culross.

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Concerns over stinking whale carcass left for nine months on Fife beach

Jane was lucky enough to capture photos of the humpback under the Queensferry Crossing

Jane was lucky enough to capture photos of the humpback under the Queensferry Crossing

Why the Fife coast is becoming a whale-watching hotspot

Dunfermline received a wildlife conservation score of 8.69.

Dunfermline received a wildlife conservation score of 8.69.

Dunfermline named fourth best wildlife conservation hotspot in Scotland

A new battery energy storage system is to be built in Devilla Forest near Kincardine.

A new battery energy storage system is to be built in Devilla Forest near Kincardine.

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Woodland to be cut down to make way for West Fife energy storage facility

'Dramatic reduction' in number of complaints about Mossmorran

The UK Government have been asked what they're doing to keep West Fife residents safe while nuclear subs are dismantled.

The UK Government have been asked what they're doing to keep West Fife residents safe while nuclear subs are dismantled.

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'What's being done to keep residents safe while nuclear subs are cut up?'

The next stage of the Submarine Dismantling Project will see intermediate level waste removed from the Rosyth subs.

The next stage of the Submarine Dismantling Project will see intermediate level waste removed from the Rosyth subs.

Dockyard want backing to remove more hazardous waste from nuclear subs

Alex Rowley MSP has written to the Scottish Government asking for more to be done to tackle the

Alex Rowley MSP has written to the Scottish Government asking for more to be done to tackle the

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MSP Alex Rowley calls for action on rising Fife fly-tipping

Shirley-Anne Somerville says Fife Council mjust take full advantage of the fund.

Shirley-Anne Somerville says Fife Council mjust take full advantage of the fund.

Dunfermline 'must make most of £15m greenspace fund'

The scarves on display as the “thin red line” and soroptimist left Eva Mozolowska and Tina Chapman

The scarves on display as the “thin red line” and soroptimist left Eva Mozolowska and Tina Chapman

Dunfermline group knits red scarves for climate change protest

PROPOSALS: The new substation would be built 700m north of Hawkhill Farm.

PROPOSALS: The new substation would be built 700m north of Hawkhill Farm.

West Fife residents 'will fight' plans for electricity substation

Different items falling from the Forth Bridge have been an ongoing problem.

Different items falling from the Forth Bridge have been an ongoing problem.

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Falling objects from Forth Bridge are 'risking lives' of pedestrians

West Fife residents to be consulted about flight path changes

West Fife residents to be consulted about flight path changes

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Sky's the limit as West Fife residents to be asked about flight path changes

Kingseat residents experience discoloured water following outages on Sunday

Kingseat residents experience discoloured water following outages on Sunday

West Fife households getting discoloured water from the tap after burst pipe

Congratulations are in order for CLP Nature Action.

Congratulations are in order for CLP Nature Action.

West Fife nature group shortlisted in Nature of Scotland Awards

National Pride have grand plans for the former opencast mine near Kelty.

National Pride have grand plans for the former opencast mine near Kelty.

Fife Eco-Therapy and Wellness Park start date revealed

Travellers set up camp at Perth Road in Cowdenbeath in the summer.

Travellers set up camp at Perth Road in Cowdenbeath in the summer.

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'Human faeces and piles of rubbish left at Fife sites by gypsy travellers'

There are changes to the bin collections in Fife.

There are changes to the bin collections in Fife.

Council: 'If your bin hasn't been collected it's probably your fault'

Entry to the event is free.

Entry to the event is free.

Dunfermline Greenspace preparing for first Climate Action Fair

The Friends of Pittencrieff Park hosted a group from Dunfermline Round Table for a clear up.

The Friends of Pittencrieff Park hosted a group from Dunfermline Round Table for a clear up.

Friends of Pittencrieff Park host Dunfermline Round Table for clear up

Seven old nuclear submarines are laid up at Rosyth Dockyard.

Seven old nuclear submarines are laid up at Rosyth Dockyard.

MoD give update on project to get rid of Rosyth's old nuclear submarines

Fife Climate Festival is presented by Climate Action Fife and supported by Fife Climate Hub.

Fife Climate Festival is presented by Climate Action Fife and supported by Fife Climate Hub.

Fife Climate Festival returns this Autumn

Do you feel things have improved at Mossmorran?

Do you feel things have improved at Mossmorran?

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“It no longer looks like you’re living next door to Mordor”

The volunteers and Cllr Pryde at Townhill Loch.

The volunteers and Cllr Pryde at Townhill Loch.

Volunteers from Technip FMC help out with Townhill Loch tidy

There are some great prizes up for grabs.

There are some great prizes up for grabs.

New photo competition looking for snaps of the Inner Forth Area

Friends of Pittencrieff Park were one of the groups to receive a grant.

Friends of Pittencrieff Park were one of the groups to receive a grant.

Community groups receive £24,000 to tackle climate change

An open day will be held at Cireco's Wellwood facility to mark the firm's 10th birthday.

An open day will be held at Cireco's Wellwood facility to mark the firm's 10th birthday.

Open day to celebrate Cireco's 10th birthday to take place

West Fife Woodlands volunteers at the Rainbow Bridge.

West Fife Woodlands volunteers at the Rainbow Bridge.

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Somewhere over the Rainbow ... new bridge to be unveiled in West Fife woodlands

ACTION: The Local Place Plan has set out areas of improvement for Kincardine and suggestions on how to work on it.

ACTION: The Local Place Plan has set out areas of improvement for Kincardine and suggestions on how to work on it.

Improvement on the way as Kincardine Local Place Plan produced

Northern Lights and Perseids Meteor Shower to be visible in Scotland tonight

Northern Lights and Perseids Meteor Shower to be visible in Scotland tonight

Northern Lights

Northern Lights and Perseids Meteor Shower to be visible in Scotland tonight

More than 10 million litres of sewage was dumped in Fife's waterways last year.

More than 10 million litres of sewage was dumped in Fife's waterways last year.

Fifers should be able to enjoy the water without 'wading through sewage'

One of the suggestions has been to plant fruit trees.

One of the suggestions has been to plant fruit trees.

What should be done with this park in Dunfermline? Have your say

Cala Homes said: “We are dedicated to minimising tree loss on site.

Cala Homes said: “We are dedicated to minimising tree loss on site.

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Resident fears 'stunning landscape' in village will be 'destroyed by housing'

The works will remove wind damaged and diseased trees.

The works will remove wind damaged and diseased trees.

Tree felling to take place at St Ninians site near Kelty

Experts at Green Home Systems, one of Scotland’s leading energy efficiency specialists, explain what Labour's energy policies mean for households

Experts at Green Home Systems, one of Scotland’s leading energy efficiency specialists, explain what Labour's energy policies mean for households

The future of eco home solutions under the new Scottish Government

The trust are warning people after one washed ashore in Aberdour.

The trust are warning people after one washed ashore in Aberdour.

Warning issued as Lion's Mane jellyfish washes up on West Fife beach

The EV charging station at Dalgety Bay gateway is now open.

The EV charging station at Dalgety Bay gateway is now open.

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Electric charging hub launches in Dalgety Bay

Ants were the biggest call out for Fife Council pest control in Dunfermline last year.

Ants were the biggest call out for Fife Council pest control in Dunfermline last year.

Ants are biggest pest control call out reason in Dunfermline

It's going to be swings and roundabouts in Garvock with an improved playpark on the way.

It's going to be swings and roundabouts in Garvock with an improved playpark on the way.

Playtime in Garvock as work set to begin on £150,000 upgrade

Freedom of the city for Dunfermline's peacocks will be celebrated at a civic reception in August.

Freedom of the city for Dunfermline's peacocks will be celebrated at a civic reception in August.

Freedom for the peacocks and a new coat of arms for Dunfermline

Park Road Primary School was flooded last month after heavy rain fell on Rosyth.

Park Road Primary School was flooded last month after heavy rain fell on Rosyth.

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We've had flooding here for the last 60 years, it's time for action'

The Edinburgh Ahmadiyaa Muslim Community carried out a clean-up on Torryburn beach.

The Edinburgh Ahmadiyaa Muslim Community carried out a clean-up on Torryburn beach.

Muslim community group cleans up Torryburn beach

A FIfe MSP has called for tougher measures to deal with fly tippers.

A FIfe MSP has called for tougher measures to deal with fly tippers.

Tougher measures needed on fly-tipping, says MSP

Over 120 rat problems were reported in the South and West Fife area last year.

Over 120 rat problems were reported in the South and West Fife area last year.

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Rats are causing problems across South and West Fife