North East Fife MP, Sir Menzies Campbell, is to defend his seat at the next general election.

A former teacher, who is now virtually wheelchair-bound, has claimed that he faces destitution after his home care charges rose from £16 to over £200 a month under Fife Council's controversial new charging policy.

Elmwood College Community Learning team have been working in partnership with Auchtermuchty Primary School to create a new Howe of Fife Learning Centre based within the school grounds.

Funds raised on 27 Sept for Macmillan Cancer Support

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Police Officers in North East Fife are currently investigating two crimes reported yesterday (Monday 29th September) and are seeking the assistance of the public to help shed light on the identity of the perpetrator(s).

Fife Council is warning that, due to industrial action called by UNISON, eight important phone numbers will be unavailable for customers between Monday 6 and Friday 10 October.

Oor Fleurs and ARC Architects finalists in Creative Fife awards

Results of the Fife wide competition

Members of the trades unions UNISON, Unite and GMB staged a 24-hour strike in support of their pay claim, following on from a similar protest on August 20.

Council update on strike disruptions

Inspection invited! On Sunday 28th September, between 2pm and 4pm, the Church Hall will be open for visitors.

Reunion reminder

Falkland primary and nursery, St Andrews RC High School & Bell Baxter to close so far

Why not spend some time in your local library, polishing up your computer skills with the aid of our helpful staff?

A senior Fife Council transport official this week questioned why the Freuchie Mill houses devastated by last month's floods had been built on such low lying ground.

Fife has been officially named the most beautiful council area in Scotland following the success of Cupar, St Andrews and Glenrothes at this week's Beautiful Scotland awards.

Fife Council is warning of another day of disruption to services on Wednesday, 24 September, including some school closures, due to industrial action called by trades unions UNISON, Unite and GMB.

Fife Council has today (Thursday) wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement that Norfolkline will be taking over the Rosyth to Zebrugge ferry route

Thanks to all involved

Tips from the Financial Services Authority

An evening of traditional music and song is to be held in Auchtermuchty on Saturday, September 20, in memory of Citty Finlayson, one of the town's best-known residents.

A new debate has been ignited over moves to improve road safety on the A92. The merits of extending the dual carriageway section of the A92 through north east Fife - branded one of the most dangerous roads in Scotland - has divided opinion among MSPs.

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Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter Sept 08

New beginners class, starting in Collessie Village Hall on Thursday 11 September is cancelled ue to lack of support

North East Fife MSP, Iain Smith has called on the Scottish Government to finish implementing the Route Accident Reduction Plan for the A92, which would improve the A92 through North East Fife much more than by extending the dual carriageway through it.

Mobile Library East Area closed today due to staff absence

Margaret Sutherland, proprietor of Dunshelt Post Office and store, has been making four batches of tablet a week for the past three years in a bid to raise £5000 to buy a hearing dog for the deaf.

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Known as the 'festival for musicians and music lovers', this year's Collessie Music Festival gets underway at Fife Animal Park tomorrow (Saturday).

Details of Door open events in east Fife on 21 Sept

Plans are going ahead to bring a fast ferry crossing to Fife by the end of next year.

The Education and Children's Services Committee today approved the development of a 10 year plan which will set out a programme of work to replace and refurbish Fife schools.

Householders in north east Fife are still counting the cost of the devastating floods that brought misery to the area last week amid recriminations and calls for a review of prevention measures. Freuchie Mill was worst hit.

Fife, including many parts of the Howe came to a stand-still yesterday as more than half of Fife Council's employees went on strike.

Disruption to bin collections on Wednesday 20 August 2008

Council update on industrial action disruptions Wed 20 Aug

Location of mobile speed cameras this week

Thanks to the Howe's floral volunteers and an update on Scotland and Britain in Bloom competitions.

Fifers are being invited to gve their views on proposed core path routes over the next 12 weeks as part of the draft core path plan public consultation process.

Reserve your seat on the bus for the Scotland vs N Ireland international friendly.

While it is not yet known how many employees will take part in next week's industrial action, Fife Council is warning residents of likely disruption to normal services on Wednesday, 20 August, including the possibility of some school closures.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) warned yesterday that the weather forecast for the next few days indicated more rain and possible outbreaks of thunder and lightning on the east coast, with the risk of further flooding.

It's only 6 weeks until the Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt Annual Show, so if you haven't got your schedule yet, please contact June Forbes or jump online to download it now.

We will be holding a stall at St Serf's Market in Sat Aug 9th, and would appreciate any donations of bric-a-brac and small items (sorry we cannot accept large items of furniture or clothes).

The third Big Tent festival of stewardship, Scotland’s largest eco-gathering, came to an end last night at Falkland after two days of activity.

A visible, accessible force is the goal of the officer who has just taken charge of policing throughout north east Fife.

Howe of Fife Rotary Club, who recently purchased a ''ShelterBox'' to send to the relief effort in Burma, have received photographic evidence that one drop has joined an ocean of tents, successfully rehousing victims of the May 2 cyclone.

The population of Scotland has risen to its highest level since 1983, according to government statistics.

Curtis Fine Papers, in Guardbridge has ceased production, with the loss of 180 jobs.

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This year's festival runs from the 1st to 10th August and, as always it's jam packed with community and traditional music events.

MEMORIES of 'T in the Park' are set to be revived soon as Cupar gears up for its very own music festival. Some 5000 fans are expected to descend on the grounds of Elmwood College on September 6 for 'Elmwoodstock', an ambitious one-day event headlined by some of Scotland's most popular bands.

The reading for Dick Whittington will be in the Upper Town Hall on Wednesday 13th August 7pm

Local anglers have welcomed a £9.3 million investment to refurbish four waste water treatment facilities near the River Eden. The projects are being undertaken by Scottish Water as part of its £62 million investment programme across Fife.

An online car-sharing scheme in Fife has reached a significant milestone by signing up its 1,000th member.

Come along to our introductory night to Slow Food in Fife on Tuesday 5th of August at 7pm at the Fisher and Donaldson's bakery and restaurant at 1 Ceres Road, Cupar, KT15 5JT. Reserve your place asap.

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A ceilidh was held in Dunshalt Village Hall in aid of Diabetes UK, where a smaller company than usual enjoyed the music of Ian Anderson.

From September, if you care for a family member or friend you can take part in free moving and handling awareness workshops and equipment demonstration days.

The number of Fife cases of the hospital superbug C Diff rose to 134 during the first quarter of the year. The prevalence of the deadly infection had increased from 123 cases between October and December 2007 according to statistics recently released by Health Protection Scotland.

Fife Council has been officially awarded five European blue-flag awards for its clean beaches. The Leven East beach was handed the accolade for the first time, with flags also going to Aberdour, Burntisland, Elie Harbour and St Andrews west sands.

Demand for Library and Museum services in Fife is changing fast. Fife Council wants to be prepared to meet changing demands for services and at the same time continue to offer a high standard of traditional services. Your views on your services will help the Council in this task. The Council would like to hear from people who do use ther services at the moment - AND from those who don't! · your experiences of library and museum services in Fife · your views on what a modern-day library or museum should look like and offer The information will inform a set of recommendations for future service delivery in Fife.

The Liberal Democrats have thrown their weight behind the campaign by the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters to save the Post Office card account.

includeME seeks management committee members

Check out the extensive summer programme of fun stuff for Teens organised by Fife Council community services

Auchtermuchty festival news and contacts

Get to know bell baxter and joinin new opportunities

In the run up to the Festival, the festival shop is now open in Auchtermuchty Town Hall from 10.00am to 12 noon on Saturday mornings and 5.00pm to 7.00pm Wednesday evenings, selling tickets for all events and festival T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts etc..

There will be no train services between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh on Saturday 5 July or Sunday 6 July 2008, due to the closure of rail lines between Edinburgh and Fife for essential Tram engineering work.

Community groups in NE Fife are being urged to apply for new funding from the Climate Challenge Fund

Police in Cupar are appealing for info after two lady dog walkers were subjected to acts of indecency in the woods near Ladybank.

Auchtermuchty Festival Society held a successful coffee morning in the Bowling Club on the 21st where over £300 was raised for the 'Young at heart' bus trip.

On 5&6 July trains from the north and Fife will terminate at Dalgety Bay Station with Rail Replacement Bus Services providing connections to Inverkeithing, North Queensferry, Dalmeny, Haymarket and Edinburgh.

A Fife MSP has started an online petition against plans to ban alcohol sales in shops to under 21s.

Info on the Small Business Bonus Scheme - a new rates relief scheme that was introduced by Scottish Government in April 2008.

Green-light to replace care homes

THE BEST TWITS IN MUCHTY

If you are aged between 9 and 18 then you can join the NEW Drama Classes that are being run by Auchtermuchty Theatre Group

Communities across north east Fife are being invited to take part in Beautiful Scotland's Neighbourhood Awards initiative to help them improve their local environment.

The controversial consultation process which resulted in Dunshalt Primary School being closed has become the subject of a special case study which may help prevent other schools from suffering the same fate.

I am selling my business and would like to advertise this to the residents of Auchtermuchty (or anyone interested).

Feedback from public meetings regarding community responses to Peak Oil and Climate Change.

Fife Council today agreed a Capital Investment Programme which will see £357 million pounds spent on delivering its top eight priorities over the next three years. And the council has agreed to fund a ten year plan which will see investment in Fife of around £600 million.

If you're a keen photographer, why not enter the Rural Gateway website's photo competition? Following the success of their 2007 competition, this year's is bigger and better.

Muchty PS open again

Auchtermuchty School closed due to water problems

On Sunday, the Scottish Wildlife Trust enjoyed a walk around the common

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

Fife Council formally back Leven to Thornton rail link

The Post Office plans to close 42 more branches in north east Scotland, Tayside and Fife, it has announced.

ONE-IN-FIVE post offices in Fife, Tayside and north-east Scotland face the axe under controversial plans to be unveiled by the UK Government today.

Auchtermuchty Guides urgently seek new leader

Post offices braced for closure hit list

Blue Budgie lost

Officers on the A91 road between St Andrews and Gateside caught seven drivers exceeding the speed limit.

Auchtermuchty Youth Theatre Group perform the Twits on 13 and 14 June

AN AUCHTERMUCHTY baton twirling group can boast eight British champions after success at the national titles in Portsmouth.

Have Your Say on Howe Bus Services - Auchtermuchty & surrounds

Today Fife's First Outdoor Access Festival was given a boost with the announcement of funding from the Fife Events Strategy Group and Scottish Natural Heritage.

Concert marks Sir Jimmy Shand centenary

Deaths on Fife roads reduce in last 12 months

FIFE Council's Educational Services have made outstanding progress in meeting objectives and have become the most improved service in Scotland.

Womens Safety Course

A Fife MSP has said it would cost £20m to put trains back on the railway line between Leven and Thornton.

Group demans money be spent upgrading main Fife road

Dunshalt Community Assoc argue sale of School by Fife Council?

FifeSINg gets great performers

Prevent NE Fife phone boxes being axed

North Fife artists open their studios

Donate to support Auchtermuchty Common

200 people are on the Fife diet 6 months after launch

Sharing a lift to work is made easier thanks to TripShare Fife

TWO north east Fife men who embarked on their 'Kilts to Cape Town' charity adventure over a month ago have now reached Africa.

Dunshalt school on the market

Excessive speed targeted near Letham crossroads 32 offenders found in one morning

A NUMBER of towns and villages in north east Fife face losing their public telephone boxes as part of a cull by BT.

Bus routes from Edin to Fife to become carbon neutral in next 5 years

Venison writer wins top award

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Bell Baxter school reunion

Remarkable Year for Fife Police

Howe of Fife sisters in Teen Queen rivalry

The petrol picture in the Howe of Fife

WRVS services and volunteering opportunities

Panic at the fuel pumps in Glenrothes

Nine Drink Drivers Caught During Weekend Crackdown

Is yours the 'Village of the Year'? The search is on...

Enter Auchtetrmuchty Show now

Howe of Fife postman dies suddenly

Village Halls Summit report published

Post office closures in Fife

New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’

Planning guidance on wind energy in Fife approved

Fife Councillors contribute to a clear picture for Scotland under the headings of a Growing Economy, a Greener Scotland and Stronger, Healthier and Safer Communities

Fife's first Business Incubator opens in Kircaldy

No payments and Muchty and other local service centres

4 top awards for Kinross grocer

Funds raised at coffee evening

New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie

Iain Smith, North East Fife MSP gets guided tour of SCF web portal

Post Office closures

Auchtermuchty woman to fundraise for MS Society in Iceland

A Campaign to Secure the future of small shops and local communities. A campaign to safeguard choice and competition

Macduff Trust seeks volunteers / trustees

Real food festival selection for Fletchers

Dunshalt furniture on its way to Grenada

Entry packs for 08 funding available now

Fife Constabulary Rural Roads Initiative

Important changes if you pay your council tax or regular major bills at Fife Council's 22 Local Services Centres.

St Patrick's Day celebrations

Two dead after 3 car accident

£250 in funds raised

Fife kids top obesity tables

Fife Council to reduce waste further

Linkd parish service information

Financial help to grow your small business

Fife Council plans to withdraw free dog dirt bags

Healthy tuck shop options

Crime stats misleading

Eco-town plans

Smoke alarm check reminder

Bedtime stories wanted

£10 was given to the following groups

People in the Howe are being urged to help save their local Scout groups.

Fife Council's £21m budget cut

Wind farm development thrown out

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Fife Diet

Rural gateway photo competition

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New NHS dentist welcomed

Road closure

Get the latest from the Fife Ranger Service on visitors to the Lochs in January 08.

Calsay Twirlers Thanks

Muchty Theatre Group seeks donation requests from local organisations

A Scottish Government reporter has now begun to consider whether the proposed Auchtermuchty windfarm would be "landscape on loan" or a "visual disaster".

Pedestrian dies in collision - police call for witnesses

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An expert public wintenss told the public inquiry this week it was 'not ideal, but considered acceptable' that a few properties would be more affected by wind turbine noise at Auchtermuchty.

Motorists are advised that carriageway repairs are to be carried out on the M90 northbound carriageway between junctions 7 and 8. The works will start on Sunday 13th January for 7 days.

JANUARY arrived with a vengeance this week as winds of up to 80mph battered north east Fife, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

Proposed core paths for Strathmiglo, Ladybank, Gateside, Falkland, Auchtermuchty and the Lomond Hills have been drawn up after two years of consultation. Fife Council invites your comment re major omissions or errors prior to the formal statutory consultation stage which will probably take place from the beginning of April 2008. See web link below for more.