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Fife solicitor says Dundee case is sign of things to come if courts close
Bizarre scenes at a Dundee trial when 10 witnesses were held in the cells could be repeated if a Fife court is closed, according to one of the area's leading criminal lawyers. (...)
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Cupar community group floored by council's £1500 bill to raise the bunting
Killjoy council officials have told a hard-working group of parents that if they want them to put up bunting to celebrate one of the most exciting months in their town's history they will have to cough up £1500 for the privilege. (...)
Six months' jail for Cupar man who brandished meat cleaver in street
A Cupar man who was seen brandishing a meat cleaver after he was challenged to fight has been told his actions could have resulted in serious injury or death. (...)
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Rail campaigners to argue St Andrews services could run at a profit
Hopes St Andrews could be reconnected to the rail system have been heightened by a new study which suggests a direct link between the town and Edinburgh Airport would not only be possible but would also be profitable. (...)
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Fourth birthday is one to remember for leap year girl Bridget
Fife girl Bridget Kerek does not understand why her family joke about her being only one year old — but the four-year-old from Cupar gets her reward today as she celebrates her first 'official' birthday. (...)
Sheriff finds Cupar farmer not guilty of drink-driving
A well-known Cupar farmer and former racehorse trainer has been cleared of drink-driving after claiming his breathalyser reading came from having drunk mouthfuls of vodka seconds after leaving his car. (...)
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PepsiCo makes a £14.4m investment in future of Cupar oats factory
The Fife economy has received a major boost with PepsiCo's confirmation that it is ploughing £14.4 million into its porridge oats plant at Cupar and creating 30 new jobs. (...)
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Angus legal figures warn Scottish Courts Service review against proposing closures
The Angus legal fraternity is preparing a pre-emptive strike against any threat to the future of Forfar Sheriff Court. (...)
Broughty Ferry woman denies causing teacher's death through careless driving
A woman has denied causing the death of a Dundee primary school teacher by driving carelessly. (...)
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'I was watching a black leopard' — another big cat sighting in Fife
A big cat said to roam the Fife countryside has been spotted again. (...)
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Outbuilding at 17th century mansion Melville House hit by fire
Thick plumes of smoke could be seen for miles around the village of Monimail in north-east Fife after a blaze broke out in an outbuilding at Melville House. (...)
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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. (...)
Estonian thief outwitted by Apple's 'Find My iPad' tool
A hapless kitchen worker who smashed into a Fife restaurant before making off with more than £4,000 worth of goods was snared after a tracking device in a computer he stole showed he had stashed his haul in a Dundee flat. (...)
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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. (...)
Abusive partner told police he had been 'toy fighting'
A man who drank half a bottle of whisky before attacking his partner later told police they had just been ''toy fighting''. (...)
Sex offender given film making ban after air show incident
A film-maker who preyed on children at Leuchars air show was yesterday handed a 10-year Sexual Offences Protection Order (SOPO) banning him from making videos featuring youngsters. (...)
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Government can't rule out more redundancies, Angus College hears
Education secretary Mike Russell had a ''productive meeting'' with Angus College representatives on Tuesday, but could not rule out compulsory redundancies under proposed changes to further education. (...)
Cupar teenager fined for subjecting boy to racist abuse
A pupil enjoying a day out with friends was left terrified when he was subjected to racial abuse from a drunken teenager. (...)
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Flight concerns at centre of Largoward wind turbines refusal
A Cupar businessman's proposal for two 100m wind turbines has been thrown out by Fife councillors. (...)
Cupar woman who falsely claimed rape sentenced to six months' detention
A young Fife woman who falsely claimed she had been raped by an ex-boyfriend has been detained for six months at Cupar Sheriff Court. (...)
