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Mystery deepens with news of second Typhoon squadron for RAF Leuchars
Calls have intensified for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to come clean over the future of RAF Leuchars after confirmation from Whitehall that the RAF's oldest squadron is to reform at the axed Fife base. (...)
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Defence secretary confirms plan to use Leuchars base for returning army troops still stands
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) remains intent on moving the army into Leuchars following the RAF's departure, despite fears the proposal was in jeaopardy. (...)
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Independence referendum: Scotland facing constitutional chaos
Alex Salmond has outlined a timetable for the independence referendum — just minutes after the UK Government insisted it would be illegal. (...)
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Solicitor warns of court 'chaos' if closures plan goes ahead
Closing sheriff courts at Forfar and Cupar would cause ''chaos'' for the nearest regional courts, a leading Dundee solicitor says. (...)
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North East Fife MP warns against 'retrograde' closure of local courts
The closure of dozens of Scottish courts, including those in Cupar and Forfar, would be a ''seriously retrograde'' step, a senior MP has warned. (...)
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No rethink despite huge cost of transferring Typhoons to Lossiemouth
Transferring Typhoons from RAF Leuchars in Fife to Lossiemouth will have a one-off cost of over £40m and then an extra £10m a year. (...)
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Locals turn out to salute homecoming heroes of RAF Leuchars
The sky overhead may have been dark and foreboding but the mood on the ground was anything but sombre as heroes from RAF Leuchars were welcomed home to Fife following a gruelling deployment to war-torn Afghanistan. (...)
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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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Community council presses for RAF Leuchars answers after Liam Fox resignation
Campaigners in Leuchars are urging shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy to heap pressure on Liam Fox's replacement as questions over the decision to close Fife's historic RAF base remain unanswered. (...)
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Sir Menzies Campbell demands RAF Leuchars rethink in wake of Liam Fox resignation
Sir Menzies Campbell has urged the coalition's new defence secretary to reconsider the axing of RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Mixed reception for proposed Scottish electoral boundary changes
Proposed changes to Scotland's UK Parliamentary constituency boundaries have provoked a mixture of responses from politicians. (...)
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Leuchars aircrew to join sales mission
Closure-marked RAF Leuchars is about to play a lead role in the fight to safeguard thousands of UK defence industry jobs, The Courier can reveal. (...)
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Fifers promised voice over dismantling of nuclear subs
Rosyth will have its say on the government's plans to dismantle the country's fleet of nuclear submarines. (...)
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Leuchars Community Council's ex-RAF chairman sends symbol of cowardice to defence secretary
Lobbyists against the closure of RAF Leuchars have sent Defence Secretary Liam Fox four white feathers. (...)
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Sir Menzies Campbell asks Commons defence committee to investigate RAF Leuchars closure
A senior MP has called for a powerful House of Commons committee to probe the controversial decision to close RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Residents' Action Force Leuchars voice concerns to cabinet
Members of the Residents' Action Force Leuchars have hit out at "continued uncertainty" over the future of the air base. (...)
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St Andrews University 'lost focus' over new Madras College, claims Fife Council
A war of words has erupted between Fife Council and St Andrews University after the collapse of £40 million plans for a new Fife school. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Danny Alexander breaks silence to admit involvement in closure decision
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has admitted involvement in the decision to axe RAF Leuchars. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Thomas Docherty pursuing answers on Danny Alexander's involvement
A Fife MP is continuing attempts to discover if chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander inappropriately interfered with the decision to close RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Politicians accused of scoring points over RAF Leuchars rather than looking to the future
A Fife independent councillor has attacked mainstream political parties for being more interested in scoring political points on the withdrawal of the RAF from Leuchars, rather than looking to the base's prospects. (...)
