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Hi-tech 'mowbots' replacing hours of work for greenkeepers on Scotland's golf courses
The robotic grass cutters are being used as clubs struggle with recruitment and costs.
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Is compulsory voting the jolt needed to tackle our election apathy?
Another election, another woeful turn-out. We are sliding deep into a political coma.
Leading international figures gather to mark Salvation Army’s 140 years in Kirkcaldy
The music of their bands is as instantly recognisable as their uniforms.
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Kirkcaldy YMCA AGM reflects on successes, and difficult decisions
Kirkcaldy YMCA has held its annual general meeting as the organisation celebrates its 140th year of service to the local community.
Mossmorran: council confirms interest in site and demolition timescale
A number of expressions of interest have already been made for the ExxonMobil site at Mossmorran.
Elderly Fife couple ‘in constant state of fear’ over XL bully dog in flat
An elderly Fife couple are living in a “constant state of fear” due to an XL bully dog living in a property below their home, a councillor has claimed.
Ladybank fire: council leader’s praise for staff after major blaze
Fife waste and recycling services staff have been praised for their efforts for keeping operations going after a major fire last month.
Shop staff set to climb Ben Nevis in memory of beloved Fife colleague
Colleagues of beloved Avens Retail staff member George McAlonie have announced a hike up Ben Nevis to raise funds for Victoria Hospice in Kirkcaldy.
Diamond wedding celebration for Kirkcaldy couple who met dancing at Burma Ballroom
A Kirkcaldy couple have celebrated 60 years of marriage.
National honours for Fife Council’s planning team
A Fife Council team has won national recognition.
Key improvements planned for historic church now home to leading Fife charity
A historic church, which has become home to a leading charity, is set for a raft of improvements.
Mums step out in fundraiser for Kirkcaldy garden project
A group of mums are stepping out to raise funds for a project in a community garden.
Funding boost for Cottage Centre thanks to long-standing supporter
A frontline Kirkcaldy charity has secured a funding boost thanks to one of its long standing supporters.
Fifers to get their say on plans to support Gaelic in the region
People across Fife are being invited to have their say on the development of Gaelic as Fife Council prepares to launch a new five-year plan for the language.
Funding boost for work to restore historic monuments at Fife graveyard
A bid to restore historic monuments in a Fife graveyard have been given a funding boost.
Councillor threatened with suspension in row over right of way closure
A bid to shut off a Fife right of way has been rejected after a lengthy debate in which one councillor was threatened with suspension from the meeting.
Glenrothes housing services improving lives despite high demand
Housing services across Glenrothes continue to change lives despite increased demand and rising financial challenges.
Tennis club’s ‘now or never’ bid to bring St Andrews park into community ownership
Ambitious plans to bring a park in St Andrews into community ownership will go on show this weekend.
Your guide to gigs & shows across Fife this summer
The Fife Free Press supports our live venues by featuring listings of gigs and shows coming up over the next few weeks.
Yoga in an art gallery – Lang Toun Fest takes me out of my comfort zone
Monday afternoon, I found myself lying on the floor upstairs at Kirkcaldy Galleries, with my eyes closed and snuggled under a blanket.