Annsmuir Park Homes has lodged an application with Fife Council to improve and replace 108 mobile homes, infrastructure and landscaping in a redevelopment costing more than £4.5million.

Colin Lindsay, Freuchie's Ochil Villa B&B owner, is set to make a stir in the world of 'oat cuisine'. Colin is one of 15 porridge perfectionists who this Sunday will battle it out for the prestigious title of world porridge-making champion.

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

Last seesionbefore holidays, back Nov 6th

Frueche scouts enjoyed their activity day at Lochore and Fordell Firs

Boxes with items for the Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal should be handed in at the church by next Sunday, 19th October

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.

Details of meeting

Link to minutes

Freuchie residents whose homes were wrecked by floods in August have set up an official action group dedicated to improving the village's flood prevention measures.

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.

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Rainbows pet night

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

Update, farewell to swan

Reunion reminder

It's over but a good time was had!

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

New rainbows and activities

Tips from the Financial Services Authority

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.

Sponsor two local cyclists

If you haven't got your tickets for the Freuchie Cricket Club Dinner Dance yet - now's your chance.

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter Sept 08

CHURCH NEWS. The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, with scripture readings given by Mrs. Pauline Normand.

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

o coincide with Freuchie Cricket Club's centenary year, a new edition of a book that tells the story of the club's finest hour has just been published by Birlinn Ltd., Edinburgh.

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Church news

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

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

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.

Public Meeting: Recent flooding in Freuchie.

Freuchie Church News: 25 Aug 08

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

Church updates

Design a badge to celebrate Freuchie Scout's centenary next year

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

dance classes resume after the school holidays

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.

As of 10am this morning the C23 Freuchie to Welltree road remained impassable - the bridge having closed due to flooding.

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.

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.

Sadly the 2008 Village cup competition has had to be cancelled due to lack of support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Freuchie Church News: 8 July 08

includeME seeks management committee members

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

Get to know bell baxter and joinin new opportunities

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.

Freuchie rainbows update: 1 July 08

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

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

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

Freuchie Rainbows Update: 24 Jun 08

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, and scripture readings were given by Mr. Robert Stewart.

Freuchie in Flower are streamlining the village competition for 2008. There are 5 categories.

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.

Scouting news Jun 08

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

Church News: Freuchie 16 June 08

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.

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

Well Done Freuchie Litter Pickers!

Questionnaires for community to complete re ways to spend £25k environmental improvement grant

Freuchie in Flower celebrate Freuchie Cricket Club centenary year with new flower bed

Freuchie Scout News: 2 June 08

Fife Council formally back Leven to Thornton rail link

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

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

Minutes of the recent Freuchie Community Council AGM and April meeting now available on the portal

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.

Church News: Freuchie 27 May 08

Post offices braced for closure hit list

Freuchie Rainbows Update 19 May 08

Buttery morning raises £480 - many thanks

First Innings for juniors new tops

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

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.

Deaths on Fife roads reduce in last 12 months

Freuchie Scout News: 12 May 08

Freuchie Church News: 14 May 08

Teddy Bears' picnic

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

FifeSINg gets great performers

Prevent NE Fife phone boxes being axed

Freuchie Primary School April newsletter

200 people are on the Fife diet 6 months after launch

Freuchie Rainbows Update 06 May 08

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.

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

Bell Baxter school reunion

Freuchie Rainbows News

Freuchie Parish Church news

Scout News update

Remarkable Year for Fife Police

Fruit farms may face shortage of workers

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

Winter training times

Nine Drink Drivers Caught During Weekend Crackdown

Funding for Fife Food Tourism Network announced

Church News: Freuchie 22 Apr 08

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

Howe of Fife postman dies suddenly

Village Halls Summit report published

Post office closures in Fife

New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’

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

Chicca needs rabbit friend

Freuchie Parish Church news

New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie

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

Post Office closures

Donations will mean early introduction of self-watering hanging baskets

No jumble sale due to lack of support

Freuchie Parish Church news

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

Freuchie Parish Church news

Freuchie scouting update

New head for Freuchie PS

Thanks

Freuchie couple's golden day

Entry packs for 08 funding available now

Fife Constabulary Rural Roads Initiative

Freuchie Parish Church news

Easte fun at Freuchie Rainbows

Active living and good eating at Freuchie Primary

Easter Fair raises £1200!

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

Households in Kettlebridge evacuated on 20 March

Freuchie Parish Church news

St Patrick's Day celebrations

Two dead after 3 car accident

A summary of higlights and actions from the Mar 08 meeting

Rainbows exercise evening

Fife kids top obesity tables

Fife Council to reduce waste further

Freuchie Parish Church news

Financial help to grow your small business

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

Fundraising thanks

Freuchie Parish Church news

Crime stats misleading

Eco-town plans

Smoke alarm check reminder

Bedtime stories wanted

Freuchie Parish Church news

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

Fife Council's £21m budget cut

Freuchie Parish Church news

Freuchie Cricket Club newsletter

Fife Diet

Rural gateway photo competition

watch speed

New NHS dentist welcomed

Thanks to all who contributed to January's coffee morning. Though attendance was limited, the support was such that £1330 was raised by attendees - almost the same as last year. Huge thanks to everyone who supported the event.

SHOCKED local councillors are seeking urgent improvements to Freuchie Primary school following a damning report by government inspectors.

Freuchie Scouts deliver village Xmas cards

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