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

Funds raised on 27 Sept for Macmillan Cancer Support

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Iain Smith, local Liberal Democrat MSP for North East Fife and Convener of the Scottish Parliament's Economy Committee, has written to the senior managers for Lloyds TSB and Halifax Bank of Scotland branches in the area seeking assurances about the future of local branches in his constituency.

Scottish landscape artist John Houston has died, aged 78.

For the whole of October, Historic Scotland is repeating its amazingly popular Kids Go Free offer.

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.

1st Celebration Service at Cults Kirk on 28th Sept at 10am.

Reunion reminder

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.

Changes to church services in Collessie & Ladybank

Agenda for the next Collessie Community Council meeting thatwill take place in Victory Hall at 7.30pm on 15th Sep.

Children raised money towards new sports tops

unwanted items to the school by 31st october

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

Howe of Fife Parish Church members are being urged to support the future of their church by attending an important meeting in Kettle this week.

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

Due to current conditions and the prospect of further heavy rain making conditions worse, the Collessie Duck Race has been cancelled. It shall be re-scheduled for a future date.

Enjoy light classical music & song in Monimail Church on Thursday 21st August at 7:30 pm.

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.

Entries to the Letham and District Flower Show contact Alison McDonald, tel 01337 810250

The Rev. Dr Gordon McCracken, who was inducted at Kettle Church almost two weeks ago, held a joint service in Collessie Church which was attended by members of all four congregations that make up the Howe of Fife parish.

July 08 newsletter

Howe of Fife Parish Church is preparing to welcome its new minister. Rev. Dr Gordon A. McCracken has been appointed to the parish for a period of up to two years, and will be inducted at a service on Monday evening.

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

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.

Prevent NE Fife phone boxes being axed

Monimail Tower Project volunteers needed

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

New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’

New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie

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

Four Churches of the Howe of Fife Parish celebrate silver jubilee

Entry packs for 08 funding available now

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

Holy week services

Service for Holy week in Ladybank and Collessie

Public meeting outcome

Close of the Big Conversation coming soon.

Smoke alarm check reminder

Howe's Life contributions - deadline extended

Open Day invite

Rural gateway photo competition

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.