Clare Buchanan

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Reporter at Dunfermline Press & West of Fife Advertiser

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Scottish Water due to complete works in Dunfermline

1 day ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Roadworks will be completed on Grange Road in Dunfermline in the coming days. (Image: Newsquest) WORK to repair a burst water main in Dunfermline city centre is set to be completed in the coming days. Traffic lights have been in operation on Grange Road/Elgin Street since the end of last week. Scottish Water say the works are due to be completed in the coming days. A spokesperson said: "It was a routine burst.
Easter running captures community spirit in Dunfermline

1 day ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Participants in the first Resurrection Run Club which set off from the Maygate on Sunday. (Image: Contributed) MORE than 80 runners set foot on an inaugural community run in Dunfermline city centre on Easter Sunday. The first Resurrection Run Club was held at the Old Town Barber Club on the Maygate in collaboration by the United by Miles social running club.
No new traffic measures despite child being hit by car in Blairhall

1 day ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Speed surveys were carried out on Rintoul Avenue and East Avenue in Blairhall following safety concerns. (Image: Google Maps) Fife Council say they aren't considering additional road safety measures in Blairhall despite a child being hit by a car. The youngster was unhurt during the incident which sparked concerns over speeding. Fife Council has since carried out safety checks but said the majority of vehicles were sticking to limits.
Dunfermline: Firefighters tackle flat blaze in Tweed Street

1 day ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Firefighters were called to deal with a first floor flat fire in Dunfermline on Monday evening. (Image: Newsquest) A FIRE in a first floor flat sparked an emergency response in Dunfermline. Firefighters were called to Tweed Street just before 8pm on Monday to deal with the blaze. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 7.55pm on Monday, April 21, to reports of a dwelling fire on Tweed Street, Dunfermline.
Lochgelly residents urged to back campaign to protect fire services

2 days ago | centralfifetimes.com | Clare Buchanan

Fears have been raised over possible cuts at Lochgelly Fire Station. (Image: Google Maps) Lochgelly could be left in a "vulnerable" position if a suggestion to move a vital fire appliances from the town's fire station comes to fruition. That is the warning in an online petition calling for locals to get behind a campaign to fight any measure which could threaten public and firefighter safety.
Fife Council confirm date for Gowkhall overnight road closure

2 days ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Overnight roadworks are planned for Gowkhall next week. (Image: Newsquest) AN OVERNIGHT road closure will take place at Gowkhall next week. Traffic lights remain at Carnock Road after work stalled last week due to safety concerns. The Press had reported that the lights would be in operation until the footway can be made safe during an overnight closure before the planned work scheme will be completed at a later date.
Dunfermline underpass could get revamp under new proposals

2 days ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

A vision of what a revamped underpass at Dunfermline could look like. (Image: Contributed) THE public has backed a plan to brighten up the underpass at Dunfermline City train station. Fire Station Creative had canvassed opinion on their proposals for the north tunnel which has currently deemed as an unwelcoming place with graffiti of a "sexual, sectarian and threatening nature" covering the walls.
Lochgelly's Hyperclub offering help and support to Fifers

3 days ago | centralfifetimes.com | Clare Buchanan

Hyperclub is continuing to grow from its Lochgelly base. (Image: David Wardle) AFTER 15 months settling into its new base, a Lochgelly charity is continuing to grow as it offers a vital service to the local community. Since opening up at the beginning of last year, Hyperclub has been working with an array of children and young people with additional needs.
Fife Council probe fly-tipping at Cowdenbeath Public Park

6 days ago | centralfifetimes.com | Clare Buchanan

Fife Council say they are investigating a flytippig incident at Cowdenbeath Public Park. (Image: Google Maps) FIFE Council say they are investigating an incident when a van load of rubbish was dumped at Cowdenbeath Public Park. Images on social media showed an array of materials and waste being left in the area near to Broomfield Road. The council have said they will arrange uplift of the rubbish but asked any witnesses to come forward.
Quarry housing plans are making waves with Scottish diving community

6 days ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Clare Buchanan

Plans for Prestonhill Quarry are set to go before Fife Council on Wednesday. (Image: Newsquest) A SCOTTISH diving instructor has spoken of his fear that an important training facility will be lost should plans to redevelop Prestonhill Quarry be approved. Fife Council planners have recommended that the proposals – which include the provision of 180 new homes and holiday lodges at the site – be given the green light at this Wednesday's meeting of the West and Central Committee.