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Dunfermline man caught driving when disqualified
A Dunfermline man was caught driving and ignoring a ban. As a result, 34-year-old Gary Ross, of Clay Acres Court, was back in the dock at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. He admitted that on 3rd August in Grieve Street he drove when disqualified
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Park life as Dunfermline murals unveiled at city park
A FOOTBALL pavilion in a Dunfermline park has been transformed thanks to the work of local artist Donna Forrester and a group of art students. Peacocks, squirrels and city centre landmarks have been incorporated into the design after Donna was
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Craig Johnston brimming with confidence after Elgin brace
CRAIG JOHNSTON admitted his confidence is growing after the striker found the back of the net in back to back games. The forward scored a brace to put Kelty two to the good during their 3-1 win over Elgin in the SPFL Trust Trophy, with Scott Williamson
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Perfect start as Dunfermline open league season by thrashing Greenock
Dunfermline 50 Greenock Wanderers 0 DUNFERMLINE Rugby Club got their league season off to a flying start as they thrashed the hapless Wanderers. The Fife side were unstoppable in their opening game at McKane Park, not letting the visitors
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Disappointing start for Rosyth Sharks following defeat to Kirkcaldy
ROSYTH SHARKS got their season off to a disappointing start as they fell to a 19-59 defeat to Kirkcaldy 2nd XV. The Sharks finally got their season underway after their game last week was cancelled owing to opponents Panmure not having enough players
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Ex-soldier who raped girl, 14, is jailed for eight-year campaign of abuse
A CRUEL ex-soldier who raped and abused three women during a terrifying eight-year-long campaign of abuse has been jailed for 12 years. A jury heard how Kyle Beveridge, 28, threatened one of the women that he’d disclose intimate photos of her to
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Swifts suffer second half collapse while Crossgates win derby
CROSSGATES came out on top during their Fife derby, while Swifts surrendered a three goal lead against Heriot Watt. No game for Oakley this week, with the Blairwood Park side prepping for their game against Stirling Uni. Lochore Welfare 0,
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Dockie group give £700 towards to hospital rock garden
A GROUP of retired and present Rosyth Dockyard workers have given a cheque for £700 to the volunteers at Queen Margaret Hospital Haven garden. Once A Dockie Always A Dockie (OADAAD) over the years have raised funds for good causes such as Refuge
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Future plans for Dalgety Bay £6m hub to be unveiled at open day
DALGETY Community Trust are inviting members of the public to an open day to discuss plans for the town's new £6 million hub. The long-held ambition is to open a multi-purpose facility and locals can get an update on the project and the funding
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Ex-Dunfermline boss to tell hilarious behind-the-scenes stories on stage
Former Pars manager Dick Campbell will be returning to Dunfermline next month for a Football Comedy Night – An Evening with Dick Campbell and Friends". Following on from two sell-out shows in 2022 and last year, this one will feature after dinner
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Ben Sandilands reflects on "amazing feeling" setting world record
BEN SANDILANDS was beaming with pride as his he set a new world record to claim Paralympic gold in the men’s T20 1500m in Paris. The 21-year-old crossed the line in three minutes and 45.40 seconds, shaving 0.1 seconds off of the previous record
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Boy, 11, taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dunfermline
AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dunfermline. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon at the eastern end of Aberdour Road. A police spokesperson said: "Around 4.20pm on Tuesday September 10 we were called
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Knockhill Racing Circuit hosting fundraiser for mental health charities
A GROUP of 14 are looking to help raise money for two mental health charities at Knockhill Racing Circuit this weekend. The event will take place this Saturday, September 14 and will be raising funds for DMBinS (Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland
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Plans approved to turn Dunfermline office space into a church
PLANS to turn a Dunfermline office space into a place of worship have been approved. Robert Christie, of the Dunfermline United Reformed Church, submitted proposals in July that would see their small and ageing congregation meet in a ground floor
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James McPake hoping to right wrongs of last season for Fife derby
JAMES MCPAKE will be aiming to right the wrongs of last season as Dunfermline welcome Raith Rovers to East End Park. The Pars host their Fife counterparts in the first derby of the season, set to be under the lights for Friday night football.
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Speeding drivers halted on A92 in Fife
A TOTAL of 10 drivers were stopped during a speed campaign on the A92. Officers provided an update on X after the motorists were halted in the 50pmh zone on Tuesday. Pictures showed that speed guns recorded vehicles going over 80mph. They
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MP going through the motions at Westminster to praise peacocks and Outwith
GRAEME DOWNIE MP has submitted motions at Westminster to congratulate the peacocks on their Freedom of the City and to the organisers of the Outwith Festival. It's one of his first acts as Dunfermline's new MP with early day motions in the House
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Kirsty among honours at fly fishing championships
Kirsty Murray from Dunfermline was third in the Scottish Ladies fly fishing championship behind new champion Morag Wallace from Leslie near Glenrothes who beat a quality field in the final at the Lake of Menteith. Wallace hooked into seven fish
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University and higher education fair coming to Dunfermline next month
A UNIVERSITY and higher education fair is coming to Dunfermline in October. The event will give attendees the chance to meet staff from Scottish universities and Fife College, as well as gain advice on the university application process (UCAS),
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Rosyth man’s careless driving caused crash
A Rosyth man whose careless driving resulted in a collision with an oncoming car has avoided a ban. Kyle Baxter, 29, of Lothians View, Rosyth, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. He admitted that on 4th June 2021 at Limekilns Road, Dunfermline
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That's ripe. Whale carcass has been rotting for 8 months at Culross
A DEAD whale that washed up on the shore at Culross eight months ago is now acting as an "important food source for wildlife". As previously reported in the Press, the large mammal was discovered on the beach between the village and the former
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New script for former Dunfermline cinema as it goes up for auction
A NEW story could begin for a former Dunfermline cinema with the premises set to go under the hammer next week. The old Robins Cinema building on East Port will go up for auction with the opening bid set to start at £225,000. The historic property
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Jail for Dunfermline drug addict who ignored driving ban
A DUNFERMLINE drug addict who has repeatedly ignored a driving ban has been jailed. Lauren Lewis, 42, of Broomhead Drive, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court to be sentenced for a catalogue of offending. Her crime spree included driving a
