Fife serial rapist is jailed for ten years
A vile Fife rapist described by one of his victims as “a complete monster” has been jailed for ten years. Neil Ireland (39), from Methil, was convicted of offences of rape...
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Fife man jailed for threats with samurai sword
A Lochgelly man has been jailed after threatening people with a samurai sword near his home. Thomas Finan took out the sword with a 20-inch blade after an argument broke...
Widow survived “nightmare” motorcycle crash which killed her husband
A widow has described the “nightmare” of discovering her husband had been in killed in a horrific collision with a van, near Limekilns. Janetta Sinclair was a pillion passenger...
Five years for revenge stabbing thug who left victim fighting for his life
A 20-year-old thug, who almost killed a young dad in a vicious revenge stabbing in a Fife street, has been jailed for five years. Keiran McAlpine knived George...
Road rage driver who deliberately caused bridge crash is fined £3500
A road rage driver, who slammed on his brakes on the Forth Road Bridge to cause the car behind to crash into him, has avoided being disqualified. Ross Mathieson...
Fife staff nurse took patients’ medication for her own use
A Fife nurse, who took epidural medicine meant for pregnant women in her care, was today sentenced. Caroline Heap (41), from Glenrothes, was working as a staff nurse on the...
Pensioner punched ambulanceman helping him after pub fall
A pensioner punched an ambulance technician who tried to treat him after he was injured outside a Dunfermline pub. The ambulance was called after 68-year-old Patrick Lamont was found...
Fife conman admits £18k “clocked” cars scam
A Fife man has admitted “clocking” the mileage of cars he was selling and making over £18,000 in the scam. Conman Joseph Lowther sold cars around the country after...
Unpaid work “too boring” says offender who attacked police
A Dunfermline man stopped going to his unpaid work after one just session because it was “too boring”, a court has heard. Dean Steward, who assaulted his partner and...
Fife thug jailed for breaking man’s jaw at party
A violent thug has been jailed for four years after a sustained attack at a house party which left his victim with a broken jaw. Lee McLauchlan (25),...
