Central Fife Times | News Headlines http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:33:03 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 14 Central Fife Times | News Headlines http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/cf_logo_500x75.png http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/ Fines to be issued for 'misusing' disabled bays PEOPLE will be fined for wrongly parking in disabled bays in new legislation to be introduced later this month. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404637-fines-to-be-issued-for-misusing-disabled-bays/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404637-fines-to-be-issued-for-misusing-disabled-bays/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:50:09 +0100 News Councillor calls for tough action on untidy gardens A CENTRAL Fife councillor is calling for a more robust approach to dealing with tenants who will not keep their gardens clean and tidy. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403939-councillor-calls-for-tough-action-on-untidy-gardens/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403939-councillor-calls-for-tough-action-on-untidy-gardens/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:42:10 +0100 News Cardenden Primary pupils move into new 'green' school building WHILE children across Fife headed back to school last week after six weeks holiday, Cardenden children were returning to school after nearly two years. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403936-cardenden-primary-pupils-move-into-new-green-school-building/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403936-cardenden-primary-pupils-move-into-new-green-school-building/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:38:02 +0100 News Mum's cancer battle inspires Lochgelly girl's birthday ball A LOCHGELLY youngster has helped the fight against breast cancer by staging a charity birthday ball in aid of the cause. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403935-mums-cancer-battle-inspires-lochgelly-girls-birthday-ball/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403935-mums-cancer-battle-inspires-lochgelly-girls-birthday-ball/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:36:37 +0100 News Fringe performer meets councillor COUNCILLOR Willie Clarke recently met actor/singer Tayo Aluko who is staying with friends in Crosshill whilst performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in his one man play. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403934-fringe-performer-meets-councillor/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403934-fringe-performer-meets-councillor/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:33:50 +0100 News Motorway closed by lorry blaze A LORRY caught fire on the busy M90, north of Kelty on Monday morning. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403643-motorway-closed-by-lorry-blaze/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403643-motorway-closed-by-lorry-blaze/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:03:41 +0100 News Crowds flock to Cardenden Fair CARDENDEN'S annual Village Fair was held on Sunday (15th August), with a beautiful sunny afternoon attracting a large crowd to Wallsgreen Park. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403642-crowds-flock-to-cardenden-fair/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403642-crowds-flock-to-cardenden-fair/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:59:56 +0100 News Police investigate Cowdenbeath car park incident COWDENBEATH police officers are currently investigating an incident in the car park near to Morrison's at Bridge Street, Cowdenbeath. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403646-police-investigate-cowdenbeath-car-park-incident/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403646-police-investigate-cowdenbeath-car-park-incident/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:45:22 +0100 News Past pupils set to return to Beath High for reunion AHEAD of Beath High School's centenary celebrations, this month past pupils will return to the town - some from as far away as Australia - to hold a joint 50th birthday party. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403644-past-pupils-set-to-return-to-beath-high-for-reunion/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403644-past-pupils-set-to-return-to-beath-high-for-reunion/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:06:46 +0100 News Inter Clubs celebrate with gala day A FLEET of buses recently departed for the Craigtoun Park St Andrews for the Fife United Inter Clubs Association 2010 annual children's gala. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403645-inter-clubs-celebrate-with-gala-day/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403645-inter-clubs-celebrate-with-gala-day/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:00:02 +0100 News 'Use it or lose it' Community urged to back cash-strapped club http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403508-use-it-or-lose-it/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403508-use-it-or-lose-it/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:37:08 +0100 News Tributes to 'truly exceptional' Bill TRIBUTES have been made following the death of former councillor and community stalwart Bill O'Sullivan. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403510-tributes-to-truly-exceptional-bill/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403510-tributes-to-truly-exceptional-bill/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:50:32 +0100 News Cardenden first for fuel bill fall CARDENDEN residents are among the first in Scotland to see their homes benefit from an 'energy makeover' that could save them £300 a year in fuel bills http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403152-cardenden-first-for-fuel-bill-fall/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403152-cardenden-first-for-fuel-bill-fall/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:45:21 +0100 News Man sacked after £18k cash probe A Subpostmaster at Ballingry Post Office has been sacked following an £18,000 "cash discrepency". http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403153-man-sacked-after-pound18k-cash-probe/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403153-man-sacked-after-pound18k-cash-probe/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:40:47 +0100 News Crosshill 'eyesores' could be new Meadows gateway TWO Lochs councillors want the owners of two "eyesores" in Crosshill's Main Street to work together to create a "fitting gateway" to Lochore Meadows. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403155-crosshill-eyesores-could-be-new-meadows-gateway/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403155-crosshill-eyesores-could-be-new-meadows-gateway/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:30:40 +0100 News Charity tribute to Candice A COWDENBEATH couple whose daughter took her own life are to set up a charity to help young people and their families cope with suicide. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403157-charity-tribute-to-candice/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403157-charity-tribute-to-candice/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:29:03 +0100 News Staff absences result in reduced opening hours for council offices Staff holidays results in change to Central Fife's council offices' opening hours http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403190-staff-absences-result-in-reduced-opening-hours-for-council-offices/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403190-staff-absences-result-in-reduced-opening-hours-for-council-offices/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:27:43 +0100 News Tributes for tragic Philip Tributes have poured in for a popular Cowdenbeath man who died suddenly just months before his wife was due to give birth to their first child. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402927-tributes-for-tragic-philip/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402927-tributes-for-tragic-philip/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:20:13 +0100 News Councillor pushes for action over lack of progress with Lochgelly Charrette Councillor Mark Hood has raised concerns following the lack of progress made following the Scottish Government's Lochgelly Charrette. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402938-councillor-pushes-for-action-over-lack-of-progress-with-lochgelly-charrette/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402938-councillor-pushes-for-action-over-lack-of-progress-with-lochgelly-charrette/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:17:59 +0100 News Teen attacked on Cardenden to Edinburgh train British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was attacked on a Fife to Edinburgh train last month. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402935-teen-attacked-on-cardenden-to-edinburgh-train/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402935-teen-attacked-on-cardenden-to-edinburgh-train/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:40:39 +0100 News Central Fife MP backs credit card crackdown on child porn access MP Lindsay Roy supports bill to ban 'outrageous practice' http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402932-central-fife-mp-backs-credit-card-crackdown-on-child-porn-access/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402932-central-fife-mp-backs-credit-card-crackdown-on-child-porn-access/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:09:10 +0100 News Council to smoke-bomb derelict Kelty store as beasties invade homes Fife COUNCIL is to "smoke-bomb" a derelict Kelty store after nearby homes were infested by a plague of beetles breeding in the building. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/19/402553-council-to-smokebomb-derelict-kelty-store-as-beasties-invade-homes/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/19/402553-council-to-smokebomb-derelict-kelty-store-as-beasties-invade-homes/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:51:54 +0100 News Summer activities galore for Central Fife kids Summer of fun for Cardenden and Cowdenbeath's kids is in full swing thanks to Fife Sports and Leisure Trust with a packed programme of summer activities. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/19/402552-summer-activities-galore-for-central-fife-kids/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/19/402552-summer-activities-galore-for-central-fife-kids/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:50:19 +0100 News New golf trust bids to safeguard Fife courses THE future of golf in Fife was top of the agenda at the launch of the Fife Golf Trust. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/19/402551-new-golf-trust-bids-to-safeguard-fife-courses/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/19/402551-new-golf-trust-bids-to-safeguard-fife-courses/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:48:11 +0100 News Cowdenbeath police wage war on speeding drivers COWDENBEATH Officers deployed Speedar equipment on 41 occasions throughout June of this year, with four Fixed Penalty Tickets being issued and one driver reported to the procurator fiscal. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/19/402550-cowdenbeath-police-wage-war-on-speeding-drivers/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/19/402550-cowdenbeath-police-wage-war-on-speeding-drivers/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:46:21 +0100 News