Fife Matters: Still work to be done to shift attitudes for the better
Fifty-five years ago, Bob Dylan sang ‘The times they are a-changin’, a song reflecting the generation gap and the political divide which marked American culture in the 60s.
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Fife Matters: Slight rise in smoking should be cause for concern
It’s been said there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.
Fife Matters: A great way to take the sting out of the summer holidays
With the school summer holidays now upon us, the fact many kids will be complaining about being bored already is the least of some parents’ worries.
Fife Matters: Town centre funding allocation won’t be a piece of cake
Given the current state of affairs, any sort of funding from the Scottish Government would normally be welcomed with open arms.
Fife Matters: Auld folk will suffer when Auntie pulls the strings
There was more than a smidgeon of irony last week when the BBC confirmed its decision to axe free TV licences for the over 75s – just a matter of days after its programming lauded the older generation for their efforts during the Second World War.
Fife Matters: Breaking financial barriers key to maximising youngsters’ potential
With so many Fife families struggling to make ends meet and people literally having to make what is - in a civilised society like ours - a ridiculous choice between heating and eating, I thought it was amazing this week to see the work being done in Fife to bring down the cost of the school day.
Fife Matters: Climate change challenge needs a complete culture change
You might think that changing one person’s habits – and when I say one person I mean you – is just a drop in the ocean when it comes to meeting the great climate change challenge.
Fife Matters: The good, the bad and the ugly side of social media
Love it or hate it, there's no arguing that social media is here to stay.
Fife Matters: Has folk’s patience with Mossmorran finally run out?
As a young lad, I remember going out the front door of my home in Kirkcaldy, looking westwards and seeing the sky pulsating with a reddy orangey tinge to it.
Fife Matters: Common Good or necessary evil?
Councillors in Kirkcaldy will meet tomorrow to discuss whether or not much-needed repairs to electrical supplies on Burntisland Links should be part-funded from the Burntisland Common Good Fund.