Funds raised on 27 Sept for Macmillan Cancer Support

Industrial action affecting Fife Council's contact centre has been called off. Contact centre workers had been due to strike from Monday for a week over a national pay dispute.

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.

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.

The Falkland Society is hosting the launch of the book, "My Scotland in the 50's; a love story and what led up to it".

Falkland & Newton of Falkland Community Council are circulating a questionnaire to residents in the area known to have been affected by August's flooding.

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.

land has yet again swept the boards at the prestigious Britain in Bloom awards. As well as being awarded gold in the large village category, the Falkland in Bloom committee also scooped the Royal Horticultural Society's 'Local Roots' award.

Results of the falkland in bloom community awards

Council update on strike disruptions

Fill a shoebox with simple gfts and change the lives of many

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.

Youth club times and clubs this term

The Secret Garden, near Letham was honoured for its ‘outstanding contribution to play' in the annual award scheme run by the Nancy Ovens Trust.

Call police if you have info.

Tips from the Financial Services Authority

£2074 was raised which will go to Maggies Centre and Children's Liver Research charities

24 People attended this constructive community council meeting where recent flooding problems were discussed

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.

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter Sept 08

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

Volunteers are being asked to come forward to help restore Maspie Den, one of north east Fife's most scenic and well-used landscapes.

Four new NHS dental centres costing £2 million will open in Fife within the next three months, creating 68 new jobs, while improving service provision for the region's patients.

At Falkland Community Council's monthly meeting on Tuesday September 9th, at 7.15 in the Village Hall, the problems caused by the recent flooding will be raised with Fife Councillors present.

Although three-years worth of 'seedcorn' funding to get the event up and running has now ended, organisers have confirmed they can raise enough revenue through other funding sources to ensure the weekend-long event in the grounds of Falkland Palace remains a firm fixture on the Scottish festival scene.

Details of Door open events in east Fife on 21 Sept

Britain in Bloom judges visit Falkland after the floods

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.

Opposition councillors in Fife have joined forces to call for a review of home-care services in the region.

Always eager to extend the reach of Howe communications, the Smart Community Fife team are preparing to add new Giffordtown & District pages to the portal.

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

Church updates

Congratulations to Falkland, which has been names as a finalist in the Scottish Calor Village of the Year Awards 2008.

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.

Church calendar news

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.

An entire cul-de-sac in Freuchie has been devastated after heavy rain hit Fife again. More than a dozen homes in Freuchie Mill were flooded, with furniture and possessions ruined, and at least 20 cars have been destroyed.

The Post Office was yesterday accused of "ripping the heart" out of local communities in Fife after it was revealed that not one of the 15 post offices earmarked for closure in the Kingdom had been reprieved.

CHurch service info

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.

Falkland festival 5-aside winners and Lomond United's trip to Poland.

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

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

Falkland's huge success in floral competitions could be emulated by communities across Scotland. Thanks to the Falkland in Bloom committee, 28 communities stretching from Crail to Coupar Angus took advantage of a 6000 plant giveaway.

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.

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

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

Service over forthcoming weeks

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.

THE FAMILY of Falkland youngster Laura Moore -who lost her battle with cancer a fortnight ago- have handed over a donation in her honour to help other sick children.

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

Falkland's fish pond is cleared and restored to its former glory.

Moore's four-year battle with cancer ended on Monday evening when she died at home surrounded by loved ones, just weeks after she led a sponsored walk through Falkland and acted as a football mascot.

Visitors and residents in Falkland enjoyed all the fun of the fair on Saturday as the village's annual festival drew to a close.

The service on Sunday 6th July, will be a joint service with Falkland church members and will be held in Freuchie church at 10-30 a.m. On Sunday, 3rd August, there will be a joint service in Falkland church.

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

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

An amateur football team is heading to Poland for a friendly against one of the country's professional sides.

Fife Council Leader Peter Grant is urging Fifers to get their views heard before consultation ends on plans to close fifteen Post Offices across the Kingdom.

Green-light to replace care homes

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.

PROVIDING real solutions to real world problems is one of the key aims of the Big Tent. Scotland's Festival of Stewardship takes place at Falkland Estate on July 26 and 27.

At the AGM on May 14th 2008, new Falkland Village Hall management committee members were nominated.

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.

Complimetary Health expert to visit Falkland in July - tickets available

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

Balmblae grassland now safe Water vole habitat

FIFE Constabulary has a new Chief Constable. Former Deputy Chief Constable Norma Graham, 45, is the first woman to be appointed to the position in Scotland.

Demolition of historic Falkland house to go ahead

Seedlings wanted for Fife Diet garden

Fife Council has published details of allowances and expenses paid during 2007/08 to Fife's 78 current councillors as well as details paid to the former councillors prior to election in May 2007.

Four more bands have been added to the line up of the Falkland Traditional Music Festival.

WANTED: 2 bed property to let in Freuchie/ Falkland area

Small charities, churches and voluntary groups in water charge reprieve

Fife police chief retires

Call for crackdown on fly tippers

A FALKLAND girl has enjoyed a memorable week that included encounters with stars, moving house and riding on a unicorn! Laura Moore (8), who has neuroblastoma and leukaemia, took part in a sponsored walk through Falkland Estate on Sunday to raise money for CHAS, the Children's Hospice Association Scotland.

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.

Any live performance of James and the Giant Peach needs certain ingredients to be a success - great sets, outlandish costumes and over-the-top performances - and the Falkland Youth Theatre Group didn't disappoint during their take on the fantasy adventure.

Wildflower Meadow at Big Tent needs your help!

Big Tent seeks old curtains and sofas!

Ocome report reveals the number of rural homes with broadband now outnumber urban homes

Furniture project seeks helping hand

Post offices braced for closure hit list

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

Falkland safety measure has created lorry 'danger'

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.

Parents warned over school parking danger

Get together at Fife House for community councillors

FIFE Police have hit back after figures show only one in 11 on duty officers are on the beat in the Kingdom at any one time.

Womens Safety Course

Group demans money be spent upgrading main Fife road

A community group which wants to buy Kinghorn Loch

Falkland Village Hall AGM - Urgent appeal for new committee members

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

Monimail Tower Project volunteers needed

Eco campsite at Big Tent

Falkland 'Big Book' takes step forward

A Right Guid Read is a monthly online reader reviews newsletter compiled by Fife Council Libraries and Museums. This is the May edition.

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

Falkland’s Big Book formally handed to Stewards

Volunteers wanted

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

Nine Drink Drivers Caught During Weekend Crackdown

Big Tent finalist in Excellence Awards

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

Falkland local history exhibition open and free

Village Halls Summit report published

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

No payments and Muchty and other local service centres

New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie

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

Post Office closures

Four Churches of the Howe of Fife Parish celebrate silver jubilee

Entry packs for 08 funding available now

Fife Constabulary Rural Roads Initiative

Scott Robb gets to regional finals of L'Oreal Colour Trophy

Revised plans drawn up for Edward House, Falkland

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

More financial support for organisations across Fife

Forth Bridge pre-paid tolls can be reclaimed

Fife Council to reduce waste further

Fife Council plans to withdraw free dog dirt bags

Headline acts of King Creosote and the Fence Collective and the Peatbog Faeries have just been announced

simple on-line ways to make a difference

Falkland Primary quiz masters

Lottery results

Falkland fights to save village loo

Crime stats misleading

Smoke alarm check reminder

lottery results

Big Tent Festival 08 shaping up to be bigger and better.

Falkland woman working as volunteer in Namibia

Fife Council's £21m budget cut

lottery results

'Big eight' priorities in Council budget

New NHS dentist welcomed

results

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FALKLAND woman Fiona Lawrenson is at the forefront of reminding older and disabled people in Fife not to miss the bus on a free Scotland-wide travel scheme.

FALKLAND man Keith Jackson has been appointed chairman of the Beautiful Scotland campaign group.

Pedestrian dies in collision - police call for witnesses

COMMUNITY activists are trying to block the demolition of a historic building in Falkland.

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A FALKLAND girl whose battle with cancer continues every day has raised money that will help other sick children...

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.