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Network Rail wraps more checks to find alternative to 14-month Thornton road closure
More work has been done to try to find a solution after a community backlash over plans to close the main road through Thornton for 14 months as part of the electrification of the Fife rail line.
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St Andrews May Dip draws hundreds of students for traditional sunrise dip
St Andrews students celebrated the May Dip at East Sands, taking part in a chilly North Sea plunge to mark the town’s iconic tradition.
Hundreds of students take part in St Andrews’ May Day dip at dawn
Hundreds of University of St Andrews students marked May Day with a traditional dawn dip.
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Celebration event to thanks volunteers at heart of Levenmouth community
A number of people have been thanked for their contribution to the community in Levenmouth.
Businesses count cost of roadworks in Fife town as trade takes ‘significant’ hit
Businesses in a Fife town, which have suffered a significant drop in trade while roadworks are taking place, have welcomed a visit from the main contractor.
Gallery: Thousands of St Andrews students take part in historic Gaudie torchlit walk
Thousands take part in torchlit Gaudie procession in St Andrews ahead of May Day celebrations
St Andrews affordable housing plans lost due to Fife Council error
A legal contract drawn up during the sale of the former Madras College site at Kilrymont did not contain a key condition to secure new homes.
Blue plaque unveiled to honour the man who ‘rescued’ St Andrews from decline
A plaque has been unveiled to honour one of the most influential figures in the modern development of St Andrews.
Scotland news LIVE as police raid home in Aberdeen
The Daily Record will be bring you the latest news from across Scotland throughout the day.
Huge fire rips through newly-refurbished Scots hotel as crews battle blaze through the night
Fire crews were called to St. Michael’s Inn, near Leuchars, after the alarm was raised at around 10pm on Tuesday.
St Andrews is Hollywood hotspot as Avengers director brings stars to town
Director Joe Russo founded the Sands International Film Festival after falling in love with the place when his daughter Sophia started studying in the Fife town in 2013.
Deliberate Fife beach blaze during wildfire warning prompts public plea
Rangers at a St Andrews beach have issued a warning after deliberate fires were set in dunes despite a wildfire warning being in place.
Lidl reveals list of target areas in Fife, Perth, Dundee and Stirling
Broughty Ferry, Dunfermline, Perth and St Andrews are among places the budget supermarket giant would like to open new stores
What to expect at Herb’s cafe, the newest addition to The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews
The cafe, which opened this month, offers a health-focused menu of smoothies, salads and matcha, as well as sweet treats.
My St Andrews: Danny Wilson frontman Gary Clark reveals his favourite things about Fife town
Musician and soundtrack writer Gary Clark lives in Dundee - but finds himself crossing the bridge to St Andrews at least once a week.
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The 64-year-old, formerly known as Clive Henshaw, died in hospital.
What are St Andrews students wearing in the spring sunshine?
Here are six unique outfits from the Fife town.
Alcohol licence for luxury St Andrews student site ‘will also benefit locals’
Hundreds of students, tourists and St Andrews residents will be able to use new facilities at Kilrymont.
Gallery: Community Ceilidh 2026 brings Kate Kennedy Centenary weekend to a close in St Andrews
Hundreds gathered in St Andrews for the Community Ceilidh 2026, enjoying live Scottish music and dancing as the Kate Kennedy Centenary weekend came to a lively close.
Gallery: St Andrews marks 100th anniversary of historic Kate Kennedy Spring Procession
St Andrews marked the 100th Kate Kennedy procession, with students in costume reviving a cherished spring tradition through the town's streets.