“We are devastated and love you Dave”: Family’s tribute after Fife road tragedy
The heartbroken family of Fife man Dave McArthur have paid tribute to him following his tragic death after being knocked down by a van. The family of 43-year-old Dave...
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Special award for Fife girl who’s been teaching Lewis Capaldi sign language
Fife teenager Layla Cooke, who has been teaching people sign language, including singing star Lewis Capaldi, has been officially recognised for her work. Layla (14), from Windygates, suffers from...
Ten months for serial shoplifter who stole dog harness
A serial shoplifter with a “truly dreadful record” was in the dog house after targeting a pet store for his latest thefts. Barry Laidlaw (45) appeared from custody...
Fife children as young as three battered with belt for years
A woman has been finally jailed for physically abusing three young children at addresses in Fife. The children – one was just three at the time – were...
Jailed for attacking and spitting on police officers at Victoria Hospital
A 31-year-old man, who attacked police officers at Kirkcaldy’s Victoria Hospital, has been jailed. A sheriff reminded Paul Bilan that sick patients in hospital need a calm environment around...
Jailed for Fife street violence caught on CCTV
A man sustained a broken jaw in a drunken street assault in Leven High Street captured on CCTV. Two women were also punched to the ground by the...
No jail for thief who smashed his way into woman’s home
A housebreaker, who entered a woman’s Kirkcaldy home by smashing the living room window at tea time and climbing inside, has avoided a jail term. A sheriff...
Four years for racist who firebombed Fife kebab shop
A racist firebombed an Asian-owned take-away shop in Rosyth and then bragged about it online. Charles Johnston wore a mask and waved a machete as he ranted about...
Jailed for using “wrong colour” £20 notes at Fife store
A serial fraudster has been jailed for paying for goods at a Dunfermline superstore using fake £20 notes. Suspicion fell on Samuel Napier because the notes were the “wrong...
Fife drug dealer “found” £25k stash
A Fife drug dealer claimed he “found” a large quantity of diamorphine worth over £25,000. Mark Kirkland said the drugs came into his possession after they had been...
