We need your help with our 1st fundraiser - a Halloween Bag Pack at Woolworths on Sunday Nov 1st between 11am and 4pm.

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.

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

Brad Stewart, a Ladybank man, who triumphed over personal adversity to successfully establish his own business, Blitz Discos, has been named a Bronze Winner in the 2008 Barclays Trading Places Awards.

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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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.

Ladybank Primary School Ragbag reminder: 3 November

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.

The planned expansion of a quarry in Ladybank into woodland has caused anger among nearby residents. The proposal has also raised fears it could have a "catastrophic" impact on the habitat of the local red squirrel population.

Council update on strike disruptions

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

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

Changes to church services in Collessie & Ladybank

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.

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.

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

Brad Stewart, from Ladybank who runs Blitz Discos, is hoping to scoop A business prize worth over £13,000 in the final of the 2008 Barclays Trading Places Awards.

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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.

Ladybank Youth Club is holding an open day on Sunday Aug 31st from 2pm to 4pm.

Ladybank Gospel Hall Youth Club update

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.

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

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.

Location of mobile speed cameras this week

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

An update on summer fundraising events

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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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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

Get to know bell baxter and joinin new opportunities

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.

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.

There was a special Garden Party at Ladybank School on Monday to celebrate the opening of a new outdoor classroom.

Ladybank Nursery hold their sports day

Ladybank Primary School PTA Summer Fete raise £855 for school funds

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

Ladybank 2008 Festive week winners and photos

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.

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.

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Help wanted to find missing cat

Ladybank PTA Summer Fayre and update on activities

A community trust has now been set up for the community of Ladybank. This organisation will enable funding to be accessed to provide facilities and services that can be made available to all people within the Ladybank area.

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.

Post offices braced for closure hit list

Ladybank Ladybirds: Thanks, congrats and invites!

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

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

Ladybank Primary school class update

FifeSINg gets great performers

Prevent NE Fife phone boxes being axed

North Fife artists open their studios

200 people are on the Fife diet 6 months after launch

Event details for Ladybank Festive week

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.

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

Ten Fife Craftspeople Awarded Grants

Bell Baxter school reunion

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

Nine Drink Drivers Caught During Weekend Crackdown

Ladybank Primary School News: 22 Mar 08

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

Howe of Fife postman dies suddenly

Village Halls Summit report published

Ladybank Youth Club scores community funding

Ladybank couple's 50 golden years

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

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

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

LFUG recruting for new staff

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.

Households in Kettlebridge evacuated on 20 March

Service for Holy week in Ladybank and Collessie

Public meeting outcome

St Patrick's Day celebrations

Two dead after 3 car accident

Cllr Lothian calls for Ladybank road improvements

Fife kids top obesity tables

Fife Council to reduce waste further

Financial help to grow your small business

Fife Council plans to withdraw free dog dirt bags

Crime stats misleading

Eco-town plans

Smoke alarm check reminder

Bedtime stories wanted

Howe's Life contributions - deadline extended

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

Fife Council's £21m budget cut

Fife Diet

Rural gateway photo competition

Healthyliving award

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New NHS dentist welcomed

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

Ladybank Primary sell summer bulbs

Fife Council is currently carrying out a study to identify areas of landscape which should be recognised, celebrated and protected by a local landscape designation.

Classes commence again after the holiday break on Wed 16th Jan from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in the Ladybank Church Hall. All are welcoem to attend. For further info contact Aileen on 07511 595910.

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.

Get the latest from the Fife Ranger Service on visitors the Lochs in December 07.

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.