Matt Meade

Stories by Matt Meade

Below are recent stories by Matt Meade

• Published: 4 Mar 2010 07:12

  Mum's tears as she tells inquiry of fight to save son's life

  AN INVERKEITHING mum sobbed as she spoke of the moment she frantically tried to save her one-month-old son's life.

• Published: 4 Mar 2010 06:50

  Cops target youths using Rosyth school as drinking den

  YOUTHS using the grounds of St John's Primary School as a "drinking den" are to be targeted by police.

• Published: 25 Feb 2010 07:05

  Super slimmer Steve sheds six stones - but still likes a pint!

  AN OAKLEY super slimmer has weight-loss down to a T - losing six stones while still enjoying pints of his favourite lager.

• Last updated: 19 Feb 2010 11:58

  Teen's text message fools hundreds of West Fife Jordan fans

  A MISCHIEVOUS text message led to hundreds of West Fifers believing glamour model was to make an in-store appearance at Waterstone's bookstore, today (Friday).

• Published: 18 Feb 2010 08:00

  Kirsten claims Scottish schools sprint title

  "IT was quite tense towards the end of the race because I could hear people catching up."

• Published: 18 Feb 2010 07:12

  West Fifers in line for FOURTH bin!

  WEST FIFERS could receive a FOURTH bin after councillors backed the results of a trial collection for cans and plastics.

• Published: 18 Feb 2010 07:05

  Applause as Saline wind farm is turned down

  COUNCILLORS have refused to grant a controversial wind farm application that would have had an "overbearing impact" on Saline residents.

• Published: 18 Feb 2010 07:00

  Drinks depot to close with loss of 37 jobs

  WORKERS at a drinks distributor are facing the axe after plans were announced to close a Dunfermline depot, with the loss of 37 jobs.

• Last updated: 16 Feb 2010 14:49

  Lucky black cat walks blindfold into animal rescue centre

  THIS cat seemed un-purr-turbed after getting its head stuck in a can of Whiskas.

• Published: 11 Feb 2010 09:15

  Thieves steal baby boa from Townhill pet shop

  THIEVES who stole a 12-inch baby boa from a Townhill pet shop could be in for a surprise - when it grows to six feet long.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 14:15

  T in the Park to stay in same venue for next three years

  T IN THE PARK will stay within close range for West Fife festival fans for at least the next three years.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 12:38

  Man (93) robbed in own home

  CRUEL thief pretending to sell woolly jumpers targets frail pensioner.

• Last updated: 9 Feb 2010 14:26

  Woman struck by car outside primary school

  A WOMAN has been injured after being hit by a car outside Pitreavie Primary School

• Published: 4 Feb 2010 09:37

  Dunfermline comedian Ross up for top gong at Scottish Variety Awards

  "I DON'T really expect to win because it's a very strong field. But because it's an internet vote it's worth a try!

• Published: 4 Feb 2010 09:31

  Villager back home for Carnegie Hall production of 'The Nutcracker'

  A NORTH QUEENSFERRY dance guru will play a pivotal role in a major production of a ballet classic at Carnegie Hall next Thursday.

• Last updated: 28 Jan 2010 10:59

  Forth Bridge worker dies after 150ft fall

  The maintenance worker who died after falling 150ft from a ladder on the Forth Bridge is named

• Published: 28 Jan 2010 09:10

  Dead men talking at Dunfermline show

  WHEN dead people talk through Nikki MacKay you can be sure she'll repeat exactly what's being said ... even if it's the unpleasant truth.

• Published: 28 Jan 2010 07:12

  Husband's tribute to 'gutsy' wife who dies at 37

  TRIBUTES have been paid to "gutsy and inspirational" Dunfermline mum Paula Stewart, who died last week aged 37.

• Published: 28 Jan 2010 07:05

  Terrified cyclist (10) chased and bitten by dog

  A TERRIFIED young cyclist was chased and bitten by a German Shepherd while riding his bike in Dalgety Bay at the weekend.

• Published: 28 Jan 2010 06:58

  Green tea helps Laura shed four stones!

  A FORMER Crossgates couch potato is now in the exercise elite after winning a national body competition.

• Published: 28 Jan 2010 06:55

  West Fife volunteers back from quake zone

  "ABOUT half the capital is completely destroyed and if a building is not down then it is significantly cracked. The scale of the disaster is so big."

• Published: 28 Jan 2010 06:50

  Police ask West Fifers: What do you want us to tackle?

  WEST FIFERS are being asked to name the big three issues they want police to tackle in their neighbourhoods.

• Last updated: 27 Jan 2010 12:17

  Police say 'legal high' drug likely cause of death to Dunfermline woman

  A 49-YEAR-OLD Dunfermline woman has become the first West Fife victim of 'legal high' drug Mephedrone, also known as 'White Magic'.

• Published: 25 Jan 2010 10:26

  Cardle the catalyst for four-goal thriller

  MATCH REPORT: Partick 1 - 4 Dunfermline

• Published: 21 Jan 2010 07:12

  Father and son find grenade in bric-a-brac

  THESE two men "started the year with a bang" after discovering a GRENADE in a box of bric-a-brac.

• Published: 21 Jan 2010 07:05

  'We hit a puma on the way home from supermarket'

  A COMRIE couple claim they hit a PUMA while driving home from Morrisons supermarket.

• Published: 14 Jan 2010 07:40

  Strictly stars to perform at Dunfermline's Carnegie Hall

  PROFESSIONAL dancers Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff, from the popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, are just a couple of the big names to feature in the theatre's new January-May programme.

• Published: 14 Jan 2010 07:15

  Probe into Fife grit shortage to be kept in-house

  "WITH the greatest of respect to him, it's difficult to see how he could remain neutral given that it was his approach that made Fife Council the worst performing council in Scotland."

• Last updated: 11 Jan 2010 14:11

  Big cat hunters head to Devilla Forest

  Investigators will visit West Fife next month to pounce on evidence of large felines in the area which have terrified witnesses.

• Last updated: 5 Jan 2010 16:01

  Man charged over New Year murder in Rosyth

  A MAN has been charged with murder after a body was discovered in a Rosyth street.