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Architect's report raises questions about Cardenden Travellers' site plan

Fife Council is reconsidering a proposed Cardenden Travellers' site over concerns about escalating costs. (...)


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Scottish Water issues assurance after Castlehill reservoir campsite complaint

Concerns have been raised after travellers set up camp beside a reservoir. (...)


Controversial Cairneyhill Travellers site plan scrapped

Plans for a dedicated stopover site for Gypsy Travellers near a west Fife village have been dramatically scrapped, The Courier has learned. (...)


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Supporters say stopover sites are best option for 'controlling' Traveller stays

The establishment of "stopover sites" for Gypsy Travellers in Fife has been cautiously welcomed as the best way to "control the situation". (...)


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Local businessmen quick to challenge council's claim of 'qualified support' for Traveller stopover site at Crail

Fife Council's plan for a dedicated stopover site for Gypsy Travellers on the outskirts of Crail is already causing serious concern in the area. (...)


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Fife Council pressing on with Gypsy Traveller stopover sites despite local opposition

Plans for dedicated stopover sites for Gypsy Travellers have been approved by Fife Council. (...)


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Councillors asked to back official sites for Travellers at Crail, Cardenden and Cairneyhill

Dedicated stopover sites for gypsy Travellers are set to be established near Crail, Cardenden and Cairneyhill. (...)


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Despite increasing tolerance, Scots still believe discrimination can be justified

More than a quarter of Scots still believe prejudice can be justified, a survey has revealed. (...)


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Councillor says he is 'delighted' travellers have moved on from Broxden Business Park

A Perth councillor says he is "delighted" that a travellers' encampment described as a "blot on the landscape" has been removed. (...)


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Councillor shares concerns after travellers set up at Broxden Business Park

Just two months after steps were taken to prevent travellers from taking up residence at the Broxden dental hospital, a new encampment has been set up nearby. (...)


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Police and council 'aware' of Arbroath traveller encampment

Police have spoken to travellers who set up an illegal encampment in Arbroath. (...)


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Glenrothes firm views hefty bill to clean up after travellers as 'tax'

Staff at a Glenrothes firm have demanded action after a group of travellers camped on their property and left the company facing a hefty clean-up bill and costs to construct defences around their land. (...)


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MP calls for action on perceived travellers' 'blight' in Glenrothes

A Fife MP has called for urgent action to tackle the growing problem of travellers setting up illegal encampments. (...)


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Public asked for views on official stopover sites for travellers

Fifers are to be canvassed on plans to set up stopover sites for gypsy travellers passing through the region. (...)


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Bid to tackle illegal traveller camps

Fife Council has launched a bid to give police more powers to remove illegal traveller encampments from private land. (...)


Big Fat Gypsy Wedding gives Sheila Stewart some help

The popularity of the Channel 4 TV series Big Fat Gypsy Wedding has boosted sales of a Blairgowrie woman's latest book. (...)


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Travellers set up camp under Friarton Bridge

Drivers in Perth have expressed concern that a group of travellers have set up camp underneath the Friarton Bridge. (...)


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Community council calls for alternative to Pitcairn travellers' site

A proposal to set up a temporary travellers' site on the outskirts of a Fife village continues to cause concern among residents. (...)


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Travellers' return sparks fears for effect on Stonehaven pool

Concerns for Stonehaven open-air pool were raised on Monday after a group of travellers returned to set up camp nearby. (...)


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Spotlight on travellers as public asked for potential strategies

Treatment of travellers in the Mearns is set to come under the spotlight, as part of an Aberdeenshire Council policy review. (...)


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