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Scottish Secretary claims Scotland would lose defence contracts under independence
The Scottish Secretary has warned defence contracts serviced in Fife would be at risk in an independent Scotland. (...)
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More eyewitness reports — but still no answer to Angus microlight mystery
The mystery of a microlight seen to plunge into the chilly waters off the Angus coast this week has deepened with the emergence of new evidence and the admission of Tayside Police that they ''remain concerned'' about the incident. (...)
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Witness worries fate of microlight pilot may never be known
An Angus businessman fears the mystery surrounding a microlight he saw plunge into the sea off the coast near Montrose may never be solved. (...)
First minister demands UK Government's 'full cooperation' on Dalgety Bay beach contamination
First Minister Alex Salmond has demanded the ''full cooperation'' of the UK Government over radioactive contamination at a Fife beach. (...)
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Russian planes encounter provides vivid evidence of RAF Leuchars' vital role
As controversy over the decision to close RAF Leuchars continues to rage, The Courier has been handed dramatic images showing Fife crews shadowing Russian aircraft flying in the NATO air policing area. (...)
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BAE Systems job cuts a bitter blow after recent good news at Hillend plant
Fife has been dealt a major jobs blow with the news that 35 posts are under threat at BAE Systems' Hillend plant. (...)
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Planning committee approves Earlseat and Westfield windfarm plans
Plans for two major windfarms in Fife have won the backing of a key Fife Council committee. (...)
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Red Arrows provide the emotional highlight of RAF Leuchars Air Show
Aviation enthusiasts arrived in their thousands at RAF Leuchars for another spectacular air show. (...)
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Leuchars Air Show crowds could still have chance to pay tribute to Red Arrows
Hopes are high that the Red Arrows will fly at this year's Leuchars Air Show. (...)
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Michael Moore ordered to release details of meetings with defence secretary over aircraft carriers
Scottish secretary Michael Moore has been ordered to release details of meetings he held about aircraft carrier work being carried out in Rosyth. (...)
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Big party to celebrate full testing phase of Rosyth dockyard's giant Goliath crane
There were fireworks over the Forth when Fife's newest landmark — the Goliath crane at Rosyth dockyard — was officially opened. (...)
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RAF warrant officer Alexander (Alec) Maule
A Cupar man honoured by the Queen for his work with the RAF's Lightning aircraft has died at the age of 80. (...)
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Lorraine Kelly supports air bases as Armed Forces Day takes off
Lorraine Kelly flew the flag for RAF Leuchars' future as she started the countdown to Armed Forces Day. (...)
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Terrorist threat could see RAF Leuchars spared
With a terrorist attack on UK soil still deemed to be "highly likely", The Courier understands the proximity of RAF Leuchars to some of the nation's most sensitive potential targets could be enough to save it from the chop. (...)
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MSPs join forces in battle for Leuchars
Eleven MSPs have joined forces in a potentially influential last-ditch bid to save RAF Leuchars. (...)
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'Future Force 2020' pledge as work begins on second carrier
There was a boost for Rosyth as another major milestone in the massive aircraft carriers contract was reached. (...)
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Fife's political parties unite to save RAF Leuchars
Fife MSPs from across the political spectrum joined in a last-ditch effort to save axe-threatened RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Notion of further Ministry of Defence cuts does little to settle RAF Leuchars nerves
Revelations that the Ministry of Defence could face yet more swingeing cuts next year have been greeted with anguish in Fife, home to closure-threatened RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Light aircraft involved in near-miss with RAF Leuchars Tornado
Steps have been taken to improve communications between RAF Leuchars and Dundee airport after a light aircraft on a training flight came within 150 feet of a mid-air collision with a Tornado fighter jet. (...)
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Poignant visit for nephew of Polish pilot killed in Mearns wartime crash
The nephew of a Polish pilot killed on a training flight in the Mearns 70 years ago will visit his uncle's grave this weekend. (...)
