Clare Buchanan

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Reporter at Dunfermline Press & West of Fife Advertiser

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Rosyth submarine dismantling work set for 2026 completion target

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Work to dismantle the Swiftsure submarine is due to be completed by the end of 2026. (Image: Newsquest) A PROJECT to dismantle an old Royal Navy submarine at the town's dockyard is set to be finished by the end of next year. Swiftsure is the first vessel being disposed of at the Babcock site as part of a scheme which will eventually see 27 subs turned into "tin cans and razor blades".
Proposed Dunfermline Lidl store could bring 'noticeable' noise issues

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

There are plans to build a Lidl supermarket on the site of the King Malcolm Hotel. (Image: Newsquest) A FIFE Council official has raised concerns that plans for a new Lidl in Dunfermline would bring additional noise for local residents. The retailer has lodged plans for a store at the site where the derelict King Malcolm Hotel is in Pitcorthie.
Fife: Man taken to hospital after M90 crash near Inverkeithing

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

A man was taken to hospital after a crash on the M90 near Inverkeithing. (Image: Newsquest) A MAN was taken to hospital after a smash on the M90 near Inverkeithing. Emergency service raced to the incident involving two vehicles just after 5.30pm. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.35pm on Sunday, 4 May, 2025, we received a report of a crash involving two vehicles on the M90 near Inverkeithing.
Crossford speed checks result in fixed penalties for drivers

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Several drivers were issued with fixed penalty notices during speed checks in Crossford. (Image: Roads Policing Scotland X) SEVERAL drivers found themselves with fixed penalty notices after being caught speeding in Crossford. Police officers stopped the motorists while carrying out speed checks in the village. Posting on X, they showed images of a speed gun clocking speeds of 52mph, 51 mph and 48 mph in a 30mph zone.
Fife: Police clock driver going 121mph on A92 near Lochgelly

1 week ago | centralfifetimes.com | Clare Buchanan

A driver was clocked travelling at 121mph on the A92 near Lochgelly. (Image: Newsquest/Road Policing Scotland X) A SPEEDING driver is to be reported after being clocked at going over 120mph on a Fife road. Officers spotted the car on the A92 near Lochgelly travelling at 121mph. Posting on X, officers stated: "FifeRP (roads policing) spotted a vehicle travelling at 121mph in the 70mph speed limit on the A92 near to Lochgelly. "The driver will be reported to @COPFS."
Carnival atmosphere as Dunfermline Children's Gala tickets launched

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Tickets for this year's Dunfermline Children's Gala are now on sale. (Image: Jim Payne) TICKETS are now on sale for this year's Dunfermline Children's Gala. With just two months to go before the big event, parents and carers are being invited to bag their tickets. Priced at £3, the tickets allow youngsters access to the parade, games in the park, a packed lunch, entry onto the inflatables and face painting.
Contractors set to be appointed this month for abandoned Lumphinnans site

1 week ago | centralfifetimes.com | Clare Buchanan

Darren Watt at the affordable housing site in Lumphinnans. (Image: Cllr Darren Watt) Counciullors have expressed frustration at the lack of progress to restart work on a "stagnant" building site in Central Fife. First Endeavour LLP downed tools on the site – along with ones in Lochore, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy – at the end of 2023 and had their contract to build 204 properties "regrettably cancelled" by Fife Council in March.
Calls for change as Lochore Meadows budget branded 'shockingly small'

1 week ago | centralfifetimes.com | Clare Buchanan

Calls for a better funding model for Lochore Meadows have been made. (Image: Newsquest) A CALL to implement an "appropriate funding model" for Lochore Meadows is to be made. The country park attracted nearly one million visitors last year and members of the Cowdenbeath Area Committee have called for a rethink in the way it is funded to support further improvements.
Fife Council to drive forward with Hill of Beath road safety plans

1 week ago | centralfifetimes.com | Clare Buchanan

Road safety in Hill of Beath is set to be stepped up after councillors approved £50,000 of funding. (Image: Newsquest) ROAD safety in Hill of Beath is to be stepped up after councillors approved £50,000 of funding for an improvement project. Members of the Cowdenbeath Area Committee agreed to allocate the cash from Fife Council's community recovery fund.
Central Fife groups awarded cash to continue community food efforts

1 week ago | centralfifetimes.com | Clare Buchanan

Volunteers from eight Central Fife food support organisations including Lo'gelly Lunches have been praised for their efforts in the local community. (Image: Newsquest) EIGHT community food groups are to receive a share of £80,000 which will help with their efforts to tackle food insecurity in Central Fife. Members of the Cowdenbeath area committee approved the allocation of the cash from the anti-poverty budget.