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My year at the Victoria Hospital: the online punches hurt the people helping us
For the past year, I’ve been working at the Vic, posh name, Victoria Hospital in the town. It sits like a small town of its own in Smeaton, a vast spiralling estate of building over miles with corridors that take months to get your head around.
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Replica barometer installed in St Andrews heritage project
The installation of a replica FitzRoy Barometer marks the latest heritage project undertaken by the St Andrews Pilgrim Foundation.
Inspectors return to Fife primary school to assess improvements
A Fife primary school has refreshed its vision and values according to inspectors following a return visit.
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Traces of Scotland's earliest residents who roamed 10,000 years ago found at Fife housing site
Guardbridge has been an attractive spot to live for more than 10,000 years, it would seem.
Decision on plans to expand north east Fife caravan park ‘flies in face of logic’
A decision to uphold an appeal and allow a contentious expansion of a caravan park has been described as “flying in the face of logic.”
Emergency alert test 2025: can you turn-off emergency alert text? Rules explained
You can opt out of the emergency alert in September 🚨
Two Scottish restaurants added to the iconic Michelin Guide including a beautiful seaside spot
Two Scottish restaurants have been added to the prestigious Michelin Guide for the UK and Ireland
Popular family-run 'wee' chippy that was named the best in Scotland
The chippy is famed for its fresh, locally sourced fish and is always in the conversation as one of the country's top spots.
Fife train commuters set to enjoy savings as peak fares scrapped for good
Commuters in Fife are set to benefit as peak rail fares are scrapped for good.
Can you take a vape on a plane? Travel rules explained for Brits this summer
Don’t let a simple mistake ruin your holiday this summer 😅
Full list of Scotland's best pubs as Glasgow institution takes top gong
The best watering holes across the country were honoured at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards this week.
Fife history buff turns preserving military medals into growing business
A Fife history buff has turned his side hustle in medal restoration into a growing business, helping families preserve personal and military history.
Dahlias delight at Cupar Flower and Craft Show 2025
The public of Cupar and the surrounding area came out in force on Saturday to support the Cupar Flower & Craft Show held in the Corn Exchange and were presented with the most colourful and attractive display of cut flowers and vegetables the show has seen for several years.
Fife tourist tax: consultation to start as Fife councillors weigh up contentious levy
Consultation is set to get underway on the contentious issue of introducing a new tax on visitors to Fife.
Two Scottish restaurants added to Michelin Guide including 'chic' and historic seaside inn
Two Scottish coastal restaurants have been added to the UK and Ireland Michelin Guide this month.
Funding decisions on two Fife play areas after locals have a say
Funding for two play areas has been finalised by councillors.
Fife town community champion’s prestigious award for outstanding volunteer work
A Fife town community champion has been honoured.
Pharmacy plans move into huge new housing development in Kirkcaldy
A new housing development in Kirkcaldy could soon have its own pharmacy.
Councillors push for speed limit cut on Fife road after over 800 sign petition
Councillors have set the wheels in motion that could lead to a speed limit being cut on a main road in north east Fife.
Councillors’ close vote determines fate of bid to turn former pub into flats
Plans to turn a former pub into two flats have been rejected by councillors - by just two votes.