Military

The recycling contract has been awarded to KDC Veolia Decommissioning Services UK Ltd (KDCV).

Babcock reach new milestone in efforts to dismantle nuclear submarine

Dunfermline remembers

Dunfermline remembers

'We will remember them'

Housebuilding work in Crombie can't go ahead due to the MoD, a local councillor claimed.

Housebuilding work in Crombie can't go ahead due to the MoD, a local councillor claimed.

Local government

Development of 19 new homes in West Fife village was 'blocked by the MoD'

Stagecoach offer free bus travel to military personnel on remembrance weekend

Stagecoach offer free bus travel to military personnel on remembrance weekend

Stagecoach offer free bus travel to military personnel on remembrance weekend

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 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

Dunfermline pub offers limited edition glasses to support veterans

Dunfermline pub offers limited edition glasses to support veterans

Dunfermline pub offers limited edition glasses to support veterans

More than £200m has been invested in the Submarine Dismantling Project.

More than £200m has been invested in the Submarine Dismantling Project.

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MP given timetable for dismantling of nuclear subs at Rosyth

Ministers have hailed the early production of Rosyth-built Navy warships as a 'major milestone'.

Ministers have hailed the early production of Rosyth-built Navy warships as a 'major milestone'.

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First steel cut as construction of new Royal Navy ship begins in Rosyth

HMS Prince of Wales during Exercise Steadfast Defender.

HMS Prince of Wales during Exercise Steadfast Defender.

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Rosyth built carrier to lead major NATO exercise

The site of the old Donibristle Airfield and, inset, the Donibee Sculpture, dedicated to those who served there.

The site of the old Donibristle Airfield and, inset, the Donibee Sculpture, dedicated to those who served there.

New street name in Dalgety Bay will honour Second World War pilot

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

How Help for Heroes choir gave veteran RAF gunner his life back

Chinooks have been seen over Fife in recent days.

Chinooks have been seen over Fife in recent days.

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Here's why you keep seeing chinook helicopters flying over Fife

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

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain

HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived in Rosyth in March.

HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived in Rosyth in March.

HMS Queen Elizabeth all at sea again after repairs in Rosyth

HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to leave Rosyth between July 19 and 24. Image: Dennis Penny.

HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to leave Rosyth between July 19 and 24. Image: Dennis Penny.

HMS Queen Elizabeth

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HMS Queen Elizabeth to leave Rosyth as update provided

Babcock representatives are presented with their award for being named among the top 50 employers for veterans.

Babcock representatives are presented with their award for being named among the top 50 employers for veterans.

Babcock rated as a top employer for UK veterans

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

The Royal Naval Association for Rosyth and West Fife are preparing to hold a ceremony of light this summer.

The Royal Naval Association for Rosyth and West Fife are preparing to hold a ceremony of light this summer.

Ceremony of light in West Fife to mark D-Day anniversary

Submarines waiting to be dismantled at Rosyth Dockyard.

Submarines waiting to be dismantled at Rosyth Dockyard.

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Assurances sought that Rosyth's old nuclear subs won't go to Australia

Former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers will present Scotland's Salute.

Former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers will present Scotland's Salute.

JJ Chalmers to host concert to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

The HM Royal Marines Band Scotland are to perform a fundraising concert to help raise money to rebuild the village pier.

The HM Royal Marines Band Scotland are to perform a fundraising concert to help raise money to rebuild the village pier.

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Royal Marines band to return to Limekilns

Mental and physical health problems resulted in the end of Vicki's 22 year military career

Mental and physical health problems resulted in the end of Vicki's 22 year military career

Veteran Vicki's fighting spirit shines through with Help for Heroes

Cadet Staff Sergeant Robert Holgate who has been appointed Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major for the Black Watch Battalion Army Cadet Force.

Cadet Staff Sergeant Robert Holgate who has been appointed Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major for the Black Watch Battalion Army Cadet Force.

Sergeant major role for Kelty cadet

A Help the Heroes Cafe will be held at Costa Coffee in Halbeath on Tuesday, April 9.

A Help the Heroes Cafe will be held at Costa Coffee in Halbeath on Tuesday, April 9.

Help the Heroes cafe serving up support in Dunfermline

Babcock's Head of Sustainability (Marine), Natasha Allan, and Sustainability Graduate, Abbie Ratcliffe, with the MoD award.

Babcock's Head of Sustainability (Marine), Natasha Allan, and Sustainability Graduate, Abbie Ratcliffe, with the MoD award.

Babcock scoops social value honour at MoD awards

The HMS Queen Elizabeth making her way under the Forth Bridge.

The HMS Queen Elizabeth making her way under the Forth Bridge.

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HMS Queen Elizabeth back in Rosyth for repairs

More than 100 years after the death of a West Fife war hero, a headstone has been installed at his grave.

More than 100 years after the death of a West Fife war hero, a headstone has been installed at his grave.

West Fife war hero buried in unmarked grave finally gets a headstone

HMS Queen Elizabeth.

HMS Queen Elizabeth.

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Royal Navy investigate after fire on board HMS Queen Elizabeth

UK Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, and Babcock CEO David Lockwood, with apprentices and production support operatives at Rosyth.

UK Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, and Babcock CEO David Lockwood, with apprentices and production support operatives at Rosyth.

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'Fantastic news' as Babcock announce 1,000 new jobs for Rosyth Dockyard

HMS Venturer raised on jacks to assess her weight

HMS Venturer raised on jacks to assess her weight

Work progressing in Rosyth on Royal Navy frigate programme

The Rosyth Military Wives Choir will be holding a taster session.

The Rosyth Military Wives Choir will be holding a taster session.

Rosyth Military Wives Choir holding taster session this week

The unmarked grave of William Salmond, who died in the Great War, is distinguished only by a small branch.

The unmarked grave of William Salmond, who died in the Great War, is distinguished only by a small branch.

West Fife war hero who died more than 100 years ago to finally get a headstone

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, which underwent repairs in Rosyth last year, sets sail to lead the NATO exercise, replacing HMS Queen Elizabeth, which itself is now heading to Rosyth for repairs. (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, which underwent repairs in Rosyth last year, sets sail to lead the NATO exercise, replacing HMS Queen Elizabeth, which itself is now heading to Rosyth for repairs. (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

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Aircraft carrier heads to Rosyth for repairs instead of leading NATO exercise

For your eyes only. Further details on the buildings to be demolished at DM Crombie are confidential.

For your eyes only. Further details on the buildings to be demolished at DM Crombie are confidential.

Details on old MoD buildings to be demolished at Crombie are a secret

Babcock are seeking permission to dredge an area of the Forth.

Babcock are seeking permission to dredge an area of the Forth.

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Smooth sailing with plans to clean up the river bed at Rosyth

Joyce Soutar who has received a King's Volunteer Reserves Medal in the New Year Honours List.

Joyce Soutar who has received a King's Volunteer Reserves Medal in the New Year Honours List.

Joyce flying high after being awarded New Year Honour

Back in October 2023, it was said that the submarines at Rosyth were set to be scrapped.

Back in October 2023, it was said that the submarines at Rosyth were set to be scrapped.

Looking back at Dunfermline Press stories from October 2023

MPs asked if the HMS Prince of Wales is an

MPs asked if the HMS Prince of Wales is an

Looking back at Dunfermline Press stories from February 2023

'Waking up on Christmas Day alone is hard' - Will Brown, ex Royal Navy

'Waking up on Christmas Day alone is hard' - Will Brown, ex Royal Navy

Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans

Seven nuclear submarines have been laid up at Rosyth Dockyard for decades.

Seven nuclear submarines have been laid up at Rosyth Dockyard for decades.

Plan to dismantle Rosyth's old nuclear sub waste in new industrial facility

Electrical fitter Robbie Dick and coin designer Jessica Davidson, aged 7, at the keel laying ceremony for HMS Active.

Electrical fitter Robbie Dick and coin designer Jessica Davidson, aged 7, at the keel laying ceremony for HMS Active.

Robbie's coining it in at warship's keel laying ceremony in Rosyth

The signs will remain, for now, but the remediation works at Dalgety Bay have been completed.

The signs will remain, for now, but the remediation works at Dalgety Bay have been completed.

After a 33 year wait Dalgety Bay's beach is declared 'absolutely safe'

The groundbreaking ceremony at Dunfermline's Army Reserve Centre.

The groundbreaking ceremony at Dunfermline's Army Reserve Centre.

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Work gets underway on new army reserve centre

RAF Typhoon jets intercepted Russian bombers

RAF Typhoon jets intercepted Russian bombers

RAF jets intercept Russian bombers flying just north of Scotland

HMS Prince of Wales set sail from the Forth today.

HMS Prince of Wales set sail from the Forth today.

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HMS Prince of Wales heads for port after nine months of repairs at Rosyth

Members of the 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment alongside representatives of Fife’s Simulation Training Centre at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline.

Members of the 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment alongside representatives of Fife’s Simulation Training Centre at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline.

Queen Margaret Hospital's simulation centre to be used by army medical squadron

The first sailors assigned to HMS Venturer in front of their ship.

The first sailors assigned to HMS Venturer in front of their ship.

Crew join the Royal Navy's new frigate at Rosyth Dockyard

The Red Arrows are expected to be visible in Dunfermline today in a special display for King Charles.

The Red Arrows are expected to be visible in Dunfermline today in a special display for King Charles.

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Red Arrows expected to flypast Dunfermline in display for King Charles