Late-night drink-drive in dead of winter was all to see a caravan
A drunk Newburgh man who crashed his car during a late-night trip on icy roads told a court he had been determined to show his wife a static caravan. (...)
Answer to protecting Auchtermuchty Common grassland is sheep and cheerful
Sheep are to graze on Auchtermuchty Common for much of the year as part of a pioneering project to preserve a section of rare grassland. (...)
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World porridge champion adds some needle to 2011 contest
The Fife man who last year claimed the title of world porridge champion has something special up his sleeve as he prepares to defend his crown. (...)
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'Common sense' allows Auchtermuchty yard of ale contest to continue
A popular yard of ale competition staged annually in a Fife village is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, despite concerns raised ahead of this year's event. (...)
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North-east Fife councillors asked to agree new speed limits
New speed limits are on track to be implemented on several roads around north-east Fife following a region-wide review of A and B class routes. (...)
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Lifetime fan completes 460-mile trek in honour of Sir Jimmy Shand
A kilted pensioner who trekked from London to Auchtermuchty to pay tribute to the late Sir Jimmy Shand has been given a warm welcome to Fife. (...)
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Concern at closure of Eden Bridge on A92
Plans to close part of the busy A92 in Fife have sparked concern, with one local councillor raising fears over the potential for "congestion, verge damage and irritation to residents." (...)
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Pensioner taking on 460-mile charity trek in memory of 'great man' Sir Jimmy Shand
A kilted pensioner from London is walking 460 miles to Auchtermuchty in memory of Sir Jimmy Shand. (...)
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Auchtermuchty locals say decision to turn down homeless hostel has 'given our lives back'
Plans for what has been described as a homeless hostel in Auchtermuchty have been knocked on the head by councillors. (...)
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Report backs controversial Auchtermuchty homeless hostel
Councillors will today be urged to back controversial plans for what has been described as a "homeless hostel" in a picturesque Fife town. (...)
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Organisers strike fees deal with council to safeguard future of Auchtermuchty comedy festival
A north-east Fife comedy festival has managed to strike a deal after its future was put under threat by a rent rise that organisers say made an Auchtermuchty hall more costly than a top Edinburgh venue. (...)
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Dismay at fresh bid to site wind farm at Rossie
Disbelief has been expressed that a wind farm developer is eyeing land on the edge of a north-east Fife village where residents fought off the construction of wind turbines just three years ago. (...)
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Residents organising opposition to plan for Forest Hills Hotel in Auchtermuchty
Campaigners fighting plans for what has been described as a "homeless hostel" at Auchtermuchty have been urged to make their feelings known. (...)
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Elderly woman 'in total shock' after fleeing Kilmany house fire
An elderly woman was forced to flee for her life on Wednesday as fire ripped through her picturesque Fife cottage. (...)
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Fife politicians seeking answers from heating oil firms
North-east Fife politicians are taking heating oil companies to task after customers' supplies ran low and prices rocketed over Christmas. (...)
Falkland shocked by car blaze death of Frank Duffy
A disabled curling champion has been found dead in his burnt-out car — hours before he was due to face sex offence allegations in court. (...)
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Myres Castle at centre of George Bavelos' international con attempt
The 'fairytale' venue of Myres Castle in north-east Fife was the setting used by a conman as part of his plot to fleece his fiancee out of almost £700,000, it has emerged. (...)
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Auchtermuchty centenarian Harry Forgan
Auchtermuchty man Harry Forgan has died at the grand old age of 102. (...)
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Porridge firm not quaking at demand
Porridge is being stockpiled to fuel Scots for yet another sub-zero winter. (...)
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Arbroath Marines help ex-colleague with soup kitchen
Members of 45 Commando Association have donated £100 to a Saturday night soup kitchen which provides a lifeline to homeless and vulnerable people living on Dundee's streets. (...)
