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On November the 29th from 11am to 5pm Monimail Tower Project is hosting an event to launch a leaflet which will improve access to the historical landscape of the Project.

New winter train timetable - Ladybank from 14 dec

The accident involving a blue Toyota Carina and a yellow and blue lorry happened at approx 7.30am this morning (25/11/08) between Auchtermuchty and Melville Lodges roundabout on the A91.

As Scots prepare to celebrate their national day, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture Linda Fabiani has announced free entry to Historic Scotland visitor attractions across Scotland on the last weekend of November.

Match report

‘Letham Nights' aims to bring high quality music to Letham and provide a stage for local talent.

Results of NE Fife reps in the (Kobe Osaka Scotland) Karate Championships.

BIG has just launched BIG THINKING - an on-line consultation giving you, the public, an opportunity to help shape the future direction of the Big Lottery Fund.

Local B&B owner and budding baker Colin Lindsay has come up with a unique Christmas gift: a relaxing weekend-break spent baking (and then eating) delicious home-made breads.

This was an extremely hard earned victory for United as they progressed into round two of the Fence n Deck cup.

Rooster Tattie sale by rotarians in the Howe

At the Rotary District 1010 Council Meeting in Aberdeen on Sunday 16th. November 2008, the Howe of Fife Rotary Club President, Graeme Bain, was presented with a Bronze Award from the ShelterBox Trust.

Falkland Centre for Stewardship launch their One Planet Food project and Winter Warmers lecture series

Sign the petition to support the opening of a new pharmacy in falkland

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North East Fife MSP Iain Smith has slammed the response of Transport Scotland and Scotrail to concerns about cuts in morning train services to Edinburgh as "either complacent or contempt for North East Fife Commuters."

For an update on monthly crime figures, and a profile on the Howe's newest community PC Ian Laing, download the November newsletter.

After a fine victory in the national cup last week Strath were again in first class form in the regional competition as they eased past Newport in this Fife Cup tie.

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A former Strathmiglo woman has told of the excitement accompanying her trip to Buckingham Palace to become an MBE.

Local chef Christopher Trotter gives us advice on Fife food (what's good and where to buy it) in his November 08 newsletter - the 2nd in a series of Fife food articles written by Christopher especially for this portal.

Fife public firework displays

Congratulations to the following NE Fife artists who have been selected to exhibit in one of Scotland's most prestigious contemporary exhibitions.

Fife Constabulary hosted its 7th Problem-oriented Partnership Awards on 31st Oct and recognized innovative schemes which have played a major role in making the Kingdom's communities safer.

Strath travelled to Edinburgh for this Scottish Centenary Amateur Cup third round tie and recorded a fine victory.

Smart Community Fife seeks person with great computer skills for new part time role

Ladybank Forest Users Group has reported a Sea Eagle sighting over Ladybank Golf course.

Mike and Karen Small (founders of the Fife Diet) have 'inspired' an expert panel of economists and food policy experts that the Fife Diet formula is the future. Listen to the discussion on Radio 4's the Food Programme

Calling all wanna-be Jessica Fletcher's and Sherlock Holmes' - your service is requested and required at the Victoria Hall, Auchtermuchty on Sunday 2nd November at 4pm.

Contact your local GP for a flu jab if at-risk

Aspiring Howe of Fife entrepreneurs are invited to a series of free and informal seminars organised by Business Gateway.

One of north east Fife's oldest law firms has fallen victim to the credit crunch. Pagan Osborne is to lay off 13 staff across its six offices, two of which are in Cupar and one in St Andrews.

Fife Council have produced a useful booklet for those coming from another country to live and work in Fife. It will also be useful for you if you are moving from within the UK.

Fife foodies will soon have the opportunity to join a new organisation Slow Food Fife - a growing network of Fifers who support the Slow Food movement.

Match report

Local chef Christopher Trotter gives us advice on seasonal produce in his October 08 newsletter - the first in a series of food articles by Christopher, commissioned especially for this portal.

SUAFC match report 11 Oct 08

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

The Centre for Stewardship (organisers of the Big Tent Festival) announce their Annual Stewardship Lecture which this year is by Satish Kumar on the subject of ‘Reconnecting with Food'.

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.

Join us at the Strathmiglo Church Hall every Monday evening from 7.15pm, for some fun and fitness.

Funds raised on 27 Sept for Macmillan Cancer Support

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Local Gateside residents and Fife Safety Camera Partnership show that joint working brings about change by taking action to reduce speeding in the village of Gateside.

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.

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

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

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

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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).

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.

Strathmiglo Busy Bees invite all pre-nursery children to Strath Public Hall on Wednesday mornings,

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

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.

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.

Grassroots Zimbabwe will be bringing its Zimbabwean experiences to share with the audience and participants this weekend at the Big Tent Festival in Falkland.

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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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.

Alaskan grave for man from Gateside.

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

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

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.

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 Gateside community celebrated the refurbishment of the Gateside War Memorial Hall on Sunday afternoon

Visitors flocked to see the 300+ tractors, stationary engines and other vintage vehicles on display at Corston Mill near Strathmiglo on 8th June.

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.

The next monthly Evening Service in Gateside Memorial Hall is on Sunday 29th June 2008 at 6.30PM

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

Match Report: Cupar Hearts 1-1 SUAFC (AET Strath won 4-2 on penalties)

Fife Council formally back Leven to Thornton rail link

Strathmiglo United 500 Club Winners - May 2008

Strathmiglo Utd win Kingdom Caledonian League Cup

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

Match Report

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

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.

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

Group demans money be spent upgrading main Fife road

Volunteers needed for Strath PS litter-pick

SUAFC match report

CHURCHYARD - GRAVESTONES OVERTURNED - STRATHMIGLO

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

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

SUAFC Match Report: Fair City 0-4 Strathmiglo United

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

Congratulations to the following winners...

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

Gateside Memorial Hall - Sunday church service beginning 25 May

Bell Baxter school reunion

Match report

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

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

Howe of Fife postman dies suddenly

Village Halls Summit report published

Match Report

Post office closures in Fife

New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’

Match report

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

Chicca needs rabbit friend

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New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie

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

Post Office closures

Congratulations to the following winners...

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

Strathmiglo Primary awarded Eco-Schools Green flag

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

Fife kids top obesity tables

Fife Council to reduce waste further

Linkd parish service information

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

Congratulations to the following winners...

Crime stats misleading

Eco-town plans

Smoke alarm check reminder

match report

Fife Council's £21m budget cut

Fife Diet

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Rural gateway photo competition

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New NHS dentist welcomed

Congratulations to the following winners...

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

GATESIDE partners, Nicola Cairns and Gavin Burnett are among eight Fife craft workers who have been awarded grants totalling £5000 to assist them progress their careers.