Ally McRoberts

Dunfermline

News and Sports Editor at Dunfermline Press & West of Fife Advertiser

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Two members of staff 'taken ill' at Carnegie Leisure Centre

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

The incident happened on Saturday at the facility on Pilmuir Street in Dunfermline. There were reports that two members of staff had been asked to clean a room where chlorine was stored, had later fallen ill and been taken to hospital for treatment. The Press put this to Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, who operate the centre on behalf of Fife Council.
Road closures ahead with two Orange Order walks on same day in West Fife

1 week ago | centralfifetimes.com | Ally McRoberts

A parade will go through Kelty on the morning of Saturday June 28 and then Cowdenbeath in the early evening. The Loyal Orange Order District 45 had organised both events and Fife Council said the road closures will "allow the Loyal Orange Lodge Parade to take place in safety". There was an Orange walk in Kelty in April and the latest event will follow a similar route. The closures in Kelty will last from 8.30am to around 9.45am.
Road closures ahead with two Orange Order walks on same day in West Fife

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

A parade will go through Kelty on the morning of Saturday June 28 and then Cowdenbeath in the early evening. The Loyal Orange Order District 45 had organised both events and Fife Council said the road closures will "allow the Loyal Orange Lodge Parade to take place in safety". There was an Orange walk in Kelty in April and the latest event will follow a similar route. The closures in Kelty will last from 8.30am to around 9.45am.
Lovell Homes plans for site next to Masterton Primary School

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

A proposal of application notice has been submitted on behalf of Lovell Homes, who are based in Motherwell and are also interested in developing a nearby site opposite Fife Leisure Park, for a mixed use development. This would include new homes and a commercial unit and two public consultation events will give locals the chance to view the proposals and have their say. The site is between Aberdour Road and Lapwing Drive - it's to the east of the school - and has been long-term vacant.
Man, 68, arrested after two incidents of indecent exposure in Dalgety Bay

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

A 68-year-old man has been arrested and charged with indecent exposure. (Image: Newsquest) A 68-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after two indecent exposure incidents in Dalgety Bay in three days. The pensioner was charged after reports of someone exposing their genitals in Longhill Park, on two occasions last week.
Updates on three West Fife galas as heavy rain falls on the Kingdom

2 weeks ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

All the fun of the fair was due to get underway in Burnside Park but heavy rain is already falling on the Kingdom and a Met Office weather warning for thunderstorms is in place until this evening. It's one of three galas in West Fife today and, so far, the only one to cancel.
Take a look round this stunning 17th century home next to Culross Palace

2 weeks ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

15 1/1 A STUNNING 17th century home next door to Culross Palace is on the market for offers over £550,000. The Old School House, a category C listed building on West Green, was reputedly built in 1626 when King Charles I was on the Scottish throne. The former headmaster’s house is in a picture postcard location and with its history and beautiful features, located on a medieval cobbled street and with an illustrious neighbour, it's sure to attract plenty of interest.
Next in line for 20mph speed limits are Oakley and Comrie

2 weeks ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

The South and West Fife area committee backed moves to introduce a 20mph zone on the A907 through both villages, as well as School Grove and all of Station Road in Oakley. Councillors also agreed that a stretch of road between Comrie and Blairhall should have a 40mph speed limit. A report to the committee explained: "The A907 Main Street in Comrie and Blairwood Terrace in Oakley both meet the criteria for a 20mph speed limit, in line with the (Scottish Government) 20mph strategy criteria.
'We want something done at dangerous junction before houses are built'

2 weeks ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

That's the hope of Fife councillors who are worried about the "nasty" Mill Farm Road / B9157 junction as well as the prospect of construction traffic rumbling through the village. Planning permission for 186 houses and a new Hillside school was granted to Cala Homes last month but the roads construction consent (RCC), normally a formality, was deferred on Wednesday by the South and West Fife area committee.
Inspectors have 'serious and significant concerns' about Fife Council nursery

2 weeks ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Ally McRoberts

Inspectors have issued an improvement notice and warned that the registration for the nursery at Cardenden Primary School will be cancelled if immediate action is not taken. A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by children at Cardenden Primary School Nursery in Lochgelly. “We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for children, their families and staff at the service.