70-year-old osteoporosis sufferer judged too young for emergency boiler repair
A 70-year-old osteoporosis sufferer was told by Fife Council she was too young to be a priority to get her broken boiler fixed. (...)
Saline windfarm monitoring mast approved after Government reporter overturns Fife Council refusal
Proposals for a 70-metre windfarm monitoring mast have been approved after a planning decision was overturned. (...)
Police admit possibility of big cats in Tayside cannot be ruled out
A tiger-like creature roaming near Montrose is among 19 unexplained ''big cat'' sightings investigated by Tayside Police in the last five years. (...)
Fife Ethylene Plant says it is 'highly unlikely' locals will suffer any more late-night frights
An incident at Mossmorran which caused widespread alarm in June was down to a highly unusual safety valve failure. (...)
'This is just amazing' — Courier helps Roy find his long-lost family
A Fife man has found the twin brother and sister he hasn't seen in 40 years — thanks to The Courier and a big-hearted Perthshire couple. (...)
'I just want to know if they are happy' — Roy pleads for help to find long-lost brother and sister
A Fife man has issued an emotional plea for help in tracing the twin brother and sister he has not seen in over 40 years. (...)
Sheriff questions inquiry into swine flu victim Bill Anderson's death
A sheriff has questioned why taxpayers' money was spent on a fatal accident inquiry into a Fife swine flu death. (...)
Soots you — John Hunter powers to victory in Scottish Coal Carrying Championship in Kelty
Thousands lined the streets as a world champion left a series of rivals choking on his dust at an iconic sporting event in Fife at the weekend. (...)
Forestry Commission woods investigated for wind energy potential
The potential to harness wind energy in two Forestry Commission woodlands in Fife is being investigated, with three smaller forests also being looked at. (...)
More apologies from Fife Ethylene Plant operators
The operators of a Fife petrochemical plant have again apologised to local communities after it emerged that elevated flaring is expected to continue until Friday at least. (...)
Cowdenbeath woman's home vibrated due to sudden shutdown of Fife Ethylene Plant
A Cowdenbeath woman has described how she "literally felt the walls of my home vibrating" due to the noise triggered by a weekend incident at Fife Ethylene Plant. (...)
Stuart Easton will be missed as Knockhill hosts Superbike Championship
All thoughts will be with Scottish racer Stuart Easton when Knockhill hosts round five of MCE British Superbike Championship this weekend. (...)
Noise of Fife Ethylene plant flaring is 'frightening' for locals
A Fife councillor has called for an inquiry into incidents at a petrochemical plant near Cowdenbeath that led to hundreds of people being awoken in the middle of the night. (...)
'Kelty boy' Willie Rennie to replace Tavish Scott as leader of Scottish Liberal Democrats
Fife MSP Willie Rennie is to be the next leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. (...)
Woman's 'weight problem' turned out to be 21lb football-sized ovarian cyst
A West Fife woman has revealed her shock at finding out she had a 21lb ovarian cyst — the size of a football. (...)
Fife Council on defensive over perceived cuts to young children's services
A Fife SNP councillor has defended the council's commitment to early-years services after being attacked for making "damaging" cuts. (...)
Cowdenbeath FC seek planning permission to demolish Central Park
Plans to demolish Central Park — the home of Cowdenbeath FC — to make way for a supermarket and housing have been lodged with Fife Council. (...)
Fines for men who 'lost the plot' at Kelty caravan park
A boozy night out has ended up costing two friends thousands of pounds. (...)
Former boutique owner Margaret Urquhart
The former owner of a ladies' fashion boutique in Cupar has died at the age of 84. (...)
Amnesty International challenges councils' policies on travellers
Council bosses in Fife and Dundee have been challenged to improve their policies in relation to gypsy travellers by a leading human rights organisation. (...)