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A former biology teacher at St Columba’s RC High School has sadly passed away at the age of 85.

Tributes paid to former St Columba's teacher who has passed away age 85

With the festive season approaching, Dunfermline is preparing for its Christmas lights switch.

With the festive season approaching, Dunfermline is preparing for its Christmas lights switch.

Dunfermline prepares for festive fun with upcoming Christmas light event

(L-R) North area counselling volunteers Linda Stuart, Jennifer Campbell, and Kay Gatt

(L-R) North area counselling volunteers Linda Stuart, Jennifer Campbell, and Kay Gatt

Bereaved families offered easier access to specialist support in Dunfermline

Next year's Dalgety Bay and Hillend Gala has been cancelled.

Next year's Dalgety Bay and Hillend Gala has been cancelled.

Popular West Fife gala cancelled ahead of 10th anniversary due to volunteer shortage

Graeme Downie MP backs The Dad Shift.

Graeme Downie MP backs The Dad Shift.

Self-employed dads across West Fife set to get paternity pay for first time

Suzzi with David Barratt MSP.

Suzzi with David Barratt MSP.

Pauline's Law - West Fife woman continues campaign in mum's memory

Barry's sons, Oliver and Daniel, and his widow Shelley.

Barry's sons, Oliver and Daniel, and his widow Shelley.

Name Your Brave campaign launched after firefighter's sons write book

Bob and Rhoda Young were congratulated by Provost of Fife Jim Leishman.

Bob and Rhoda Young were congratulated by Provost of Fife Jim Leishman.

Former Dunfermline councillor and miner celebrates Diamond anniversary

Culross Palace.

Culross Palace.

Wee ghosties trail coming to Culross Palace this spooky season

Well done to Keira and Murphy!

Well done to Keira and Murphy!

Kingseat youngster and cockapoo celebrate major success at dog shows

A Blairhall mum has said she is “extremely concerned” about the children’s play park in the town.

A Blairhall mum has said she is “extremely concerned” about the children’s play park in the town.

Blairhall: Equipment at children's park found to be in 'dangerous condition'

Graeme Downie MP welcomed the news.

Graeme Downie MP welcomed the news.

Fife mum’s campaign prompts parental rights review for serious offenders

Basketball is the focus of one of the camps being run locally at local leisure centres by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust during the October school holidays.

Basketball is the focus of one of the camps being run locally at local leisure centres by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust during the October school holidays.

Quid-a-Kid returns as West Fife leisure centres launch October holidays activities

Graeme Downie MP backs The Dad Shift.

Graeme Downie MP backs The Dad Shift.

Dunfermline MP backs paternity leave reform that could benefit 650 local parents

The parade will kick off the event on Saturday (June 27).

The parade will kick off the event on Saturday (June 27).

Dunfermline Gala to return this weekend with Sci-Fi and superhero fun

A display in the Kingsgate proudly shows off a range of entries for this year’s Dunfermline Children’s Gala brochure cover competition.

A display in the Kingsgate proudly shows off a range of entries for this year’s Dunfermline Children’s Gala brochure cover competition.

Children's entries to brochure competition on display ahead of Dunfermline Gala

A Dunfermline childcare charity has been rated “good” across all areas by the Care Inspectorate.

A Dunfermline childcare charity has been rated “good” across all areas by the Care Inspectorate.

Touch Trust rated 'good' by Care Inspectorate after 'serious concerns' last year

Fife's most popular baby names for 2025 revealed

Alice Burt was born in 1926, and settled in Dunfermline in 1954

Alice Burt was born in 1926, and settled in Dunfermline in 1954

Centenarian Alice Burt celebrates 100th birthday with visit from councillor

Free Dunfermline event to help people talk about death with less anxiety

Silent vigils will take place outside Downing Street, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the Department for Science

Silent vigils will take place outside Downing Street, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the Department for Science

Fife mum to join Westminster vigil fight against 'overlooked' breast cancer

William (Moss) and Yvonne Barclay, who have been married since 1966

William (Moss) and Yvonne Barclay, who have been married since 1966

Dunfermline couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary

In total, the benefit has provided households in Fife with over £115 million

In total, the benefit has provided households in Fife with over £115 million

More than 7,000 children and young people are receiving disability support in Fife

Catherine Iris Painter, with Col Jim Kinloch and Cllr Sarah Bruce Neal

Catherine Iris Painter, with Col Jim Kinloch and Cllr Sarah Bruce Neal

A Dalgety Bay woman has celebrated her 100th birthday

An Easter egg trail is coming to Culross Palace this spring.

An Easter egg trail is coming to Culross Palace this spring.

Easter egg trail coming to Culross Palace this April

“Caring for siblings as a foster carer has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey

“Caring for siblings as a foster carer has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey

Fife Council campaigning to keep sibling foster families together

The unannounced inspection took place on January 13.

The unannounced inspection took place on January 13.

Children’s joy shines through in ‘very good’ report for Dunfermline childminder

The inspection took place on January 22.

The inspection took place on January 22.

Dalgety Bay childminder hailed for ‘home from home’ care in top inspection

Both schools have been given surveys to give to parents to assess the need for such clubs.

Both schools have been given surveys to give to parents to assess the need for such clubs.

Parents encouraged to fill out survey for breakfast clubs at primary schools

Angie Bird with her two daughters Gracie and Poppy, who benefit from the Scottish Child Payment scheme

Angie Bird with her two daughters Gracie and Poppy, who benefit from the Scottish Child Payment scheme

24,000 Fife children are being supported by the Scottish Child Payment scheme

The initiative is offering free and confidential advice to parents and carers in Fife

The initiative is offering free and confidential advice to parents and carers in Fife

Fife parents under 'real financial pressure' urged to get help via new campaign

Pitreavie Castle Care Home, located on the city’s Castle Drive, was described as “weak” in three areas of the report.

Pitreavie Castle Care Home, located on the city’s Castle Drive, was described as “weak” in three areas of the report.

Pitreavie Castle Care Home branded 'chaotic' and 'disorganised' in care report

Photo Sketch wall with all the Best Effort pieces displayed.

Photo Sketch wall with all the Best Effort pieces displayed.

Dunfermline primary pupils impress with 'fantastic' art competition entries

Santa visited the Rosyth Eats Hub.

Santa visited the Rosyth Eats Hub.

Festive joy as children visit Santa Claus at his grotto in EATS Rosyth

Fife Housing Group celebrated the artistic talents of two young tenants who were chosen as the winners of their inaugural Children’s Christmas Card Competition

Fife Housing Group celebrated the artistic talents of two young tenants who were chosen as the winners of their inaugural Children’s Christmas Card Competition

Dunfermline siblings win Christmas card competition with festive design

A Santa’s Grotto is coming to Rosyth to help ensure all children get something special this Christmas.

A Santa’s Grotto is coming to Rosyth to help ensure all children get something special this Christmas.

Santa's Grotto coming to Rosyth to make sure all children get special gift

Two people who know just how critical blood donations can be are Nicolle Hollick and her daughter Alexandria

Two people who know just how critical blood donations can be are Nicolle Hollick and her daughter Alexandria

Advertising Feature

Discover when and where in Dunfermline you can donate blood in the season of giving

You can foster a child for one weekend, a month or even years.

You can foster a child for one weekend, a month or even years.

Fife Council seeks people to foster older children and teenagers

The first Trainmaster event in North Queensferry was held last Saturday.

The first Trainmaster event in North Queensferry was held last Saturday.

Kids on track for fun as Trainmaster makes first ever stop in North Queensferry

The event took place on Friday, November 21.

The event took place on Friday, November 21.

Good report was child's play for Crossford Nursery

Touch Trust is based in St Margaret's Church.

Touch Trust is based in St Margaret's Church.

Fundraiser launched to get a new minibus for kids at Touch Trust

The government has said the controversial two child benefit cap will be scrapped as part of its budget

The government has said the controversial two child benefit cap will be scrapped as part of its budget

Two child benefit cap scrapped as Rachel Reeves makes budget announcement

A short story by a Dunfermline mum about her time at Duloch Baby and Toddlers Group is to be published.

A short story by a Dunfermline mum about her time at Duloch Baby and Toddlers Group is to be published.

Dunfermline mum's story on Duloch baby group published by Scottish Book Trust

We need nature, and nature needs us. Envato Elements

We need nature, and nature needs us. Envato Elements

Action for Children

Free bird feeding workshop at Dobbies garden centre

Dobbies' Dunfermline store hosting Santa's Breakfast event

Dobbies' Dunfermline store hosting Santa's Breakfast event

Dobbies' Dunfermline store hosting Santa's Breakfast event

Dobbies in Dunfermline unveils North Pole-themed Santa's Grotto for children

Dobbies in Dunfermline unveils North Pole-themed Santa's Grotto for children

Dobbies in Dunfermline unveils North Pole-themed Santa's Grotto for children

Andrew Carnegie always enjoyed a good book

Andrew Carnegie always enjoyed a good book

School holidays

Kids invited to 'explore a world of stories' this October school holidays

Dementia UK nurses will be in the Dunfermline Nationwide store as part of a free clinic on November 13

Dementia UK nurses will be in the Dunfermline Nationwide store as part of a free clinic on November 13

Dementia clinics coming to Dunfermline with free support for families

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is running activities for children between October 13 to October 24

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is running activities for children between October 13 to October 24

School holidays

Packed programme of activities for kids in October school holidays

The Dunfermline Press published 9 death notices in the last week.

The Dunfermline Press published 9 death notices in the last week.

In memoriam: Death notices from the Dunfermline Press this week

Culross Abbey has been put up for sale by the Church of Scotland. John Laird and elder Robert Neilson fear for its future.

Culross Abbey has been put up for sale by the Church of Scotland. John Laird and elder Robert Neilson fear for its future.

Church of Scotland

The fight to save Culross Abbey - up for sale for less than a family car

The Dunfermline Press published 11 death notices in the past week.

The Dunfermline Press published 11 death notices in the past week.

In memoriam: Death notices from the Dunfermline Press this week

Barnardo's is hosting a drug awareness workshop on Tuesday, September 30 at Dunfermline's Learning Campus

Barnardo's is hosting a drug awareness workshop on Tuesday, September 30 at Dunfermline's Learning Campus

Barnardo's to host drugs awareness workshop for parents and carers

The Dunfermline Press published 7 death notices in the last week.

The Dunfermline Press published 7 death notices in the last week.

In memoriam: Death notices from the Dunfermline Press this week