Council leader describes opponent's Kingdom Bakers comments as 'shameful'
Fife Council's leader has given his full backing to officers for their efforts to safeguard jobs at Kingdom Bakers in Kirkcaldy following criticism from his opposite number this week. (...)
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. (...)
Labour councillors promise a Glenrothes sport centre poll replay
A controversial consultation to decide the name of the new Glenrothes sports centre will be rerun if Labour take control following council elections. (...)
Council will try to recoup costs of Glenrothes flats demolition from private owners
Fife Council will attempt to reclaim the costs of reducing two blocks of flats declared ''unfit for human habitation'' to rubble. (...)
First meeting of Fife Defence Transition Task Force demands answers
A taskforce formed to address the impact of the UK Government's defence review on Fife has held its first meeting — and called for clarity on the number of soldiers likely to move to the region. (...)
Amazon centre brings jobs bonanza to Fife
Amazon has delivered a bumper package of Scottish jobs with the official opening of its massive fulfilment centre in Dunfermline. (...)
Longannet carbon capture scheme collapse a hammer blow for Fife economy
First Minister Alex Salmond has described the UK Government's decision to axe Longannet's £1 billion carbon capture programme as a ''lost opportunity.'' (...)
'Sham consultation' — MP urges Fife Council to rethink Glenrothes sports centre decision
Glenrothes MP Lindsay Roy has waded into the row over the naming of the town's new sports centre. (...)
Fife Council asks public to choose name of new Glenrothes sports centre — then ignores result and picks its own
A late Glenrothes councillor's legacy will live on in the name of the town's new sports and leisure centre — after the result of a public poll was ignored. (...)
Madras College: councillors rule two-school plan is not deliverable
A bid for a two-school solution for Madras College has been shot down by a Fife Council committee. (...)
Helen Eadie's 'living wage' attack prompts angry response from council leader
A political row has broken out after new figures suggested almost one in 10 council workers in Fife is paid less than the living wage. (...)
RAF Leuchars task force says it won't tolerate period of decline
The transition task force overseeing the RAF's departure from Leuchars said it won't accept a fallow period for the local economy. (...)
'My hands are tied' — Fife chief constable says police officer guarantees mean civilian staff must bear brunt of cuts
Fife's chief constable has given assurances over frontline policing as the axe hangs over civilian posts. (...)
Fife drug and alcohol groups decision 'is a testament to the democratic process'
A lifeline thrown to Fife drug and alcohol support groups has been hailed as a testament to democracy. (...)
'It has proved impossible ' — St Andrews University pulls out of Madras College project
A £40 million dream to give Fife one of Europe's finest schools lies in tatters today. (...)
Fife Constabulary redundancy notices called 'premature'
Fife Police have been urged to rescind statutory redundancy notices issued to 250 civilian staff. (...)
RAF Leuchars: Defence Secretary Liam Fox branded a 'coward'
Under-fire Defence Secretary Liam Fox has been branded "a coward" for not visiting Leuchars after announcing this week that the RAF base there will close to make way for a new army headquarters. (...)
Kenny MacAskill praises 'excellent initiative' to tackle underage drinking
Justice secretary Kenny MacAskill met a Cupar shopkeeper on Wednesday to find out how responsible licensees were tackling underage drinking. (...)
RAF Leuchars: council leader says 'basic courtesies' missing from MoD announcement
The leader of Fife Council has accused the Ministry of Defence of lacking "basic courtesy" over its decision to withdraw the RAF from Leuchars. (...)
Fife Council leader admits plan to axe 80 management posts will put more pressure on staff left behind
Fife Council is to cut around 80 management posts in a move which will save £3.2 million a year. (...)