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The Latest Breaking News from Fife

Three arrested after armed police called to Scots village over gun reports

THREE people have been arrested following reports of people in possession of a possible firearm in a village in Fife

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9

Drink-driver jailed for six years after crash killed husband and wife

Sophie Hynd, 33, previously admitted causing the deaths of Jatinder Kaur, 48, and Satwant Singh, 64, by dangerous driving in Fife last December.

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Fury as 1000-year-old castle refused listed status and replaced by data centre

LOCALS in Fife have been left furious after a 1000 year old castle was refused protected status due to plans for an AI data centre to be built on the historic site being at an “advanced stage” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

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Uber office in Scottish town approved after 400 rejections thrown out

A BID for an Uber office in Fife has been approved after more than 400 objections were thrown out because they were deemed to be incompetent ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

A Scottish schoolyard hid ancient Egyptian artifacts for decades; when archaeologists finally investigated, they uncovered objects dating back more than 2,500 years

A Scottish schoolboy digging for potatoes in 1952 unexpectedly uncovered an ancient Egyptian statue head at Melville House in Fife. More discoveries followed in 1966 and 1984, eventually revealing 18 Egyptian antiquities. Dating from several ancient periods, the objects left archaeologists with a lasting mystery over why they were buried.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Scotland halts new hyperscale AI data centre approvals amid environmental concerns

The move comes as Scotland sees a surge in proposed data centres linked to the global AI boom. More than 20 large facilities have been proposed, including one project in Fife, in eastern Scotland, that has been described as potentially the second largest in the world.

Euronews · Sep 17

Strike to bring production ‘to a standstill’ at Diageo distillery, says union

Unite members are set to take action at the Cameronbridge distillery in Fife as part of a dispute over jobs.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

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Fife to Europe ferry being scrapped 'huge loss for Scotland', says plan chief

THE collapse of plans to restore a ferry link between Fife and mainland Europe is a “huge loss for Scotland”, according to the shipping…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Street closed as six fire crews tackle blaze at property in coastal Scottish town

FIRE CREWS have been called to tackle a blaze at a property in a coastal town in Fife as smoke has been spotted billowing high into the sky from the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12

Beloved Fife bakery's £11 million major expansion plans approved

A BELOVED Scottish bakery’s £11 million plans to expand its operating base as part of a bid to double its number of outlets have been approved ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12

Sentencing of man who raped women and abused animals delayed for second time

Ian Hendry, 54, subjected his victims to ‘sustained’ physical and sexual abuse in Fife and Perthshire between 1987 and 2022.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Residents told to keep doors and windows shut amid 'chemical incident'

RESIDENTS in a town in Fife have been told to keep their doors and windows closed following a “chemical incident” ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

Hundreds gather to urge Scottish government to pause datacentre boom

Opposition mounts as at least 20 projects proposed, including one in Fife billed as second largest in world

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Former lecturer admits causing death of couple in crash while drink-driving

Sophie Hynd, 33, got behind the wheel after a Christmas party with colleagues in Fife last December.

Evening Standard · Sep 3

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The Times of India · Aug 31

Tiny Scottish village of 200 homes in Auchtertool, Fife, fights plans for world’s second-largest data centre covering more than 100 football pitches; 1,600 objections pile up, residents fear it could dwarf their community

Residents of Auchtertool, Fife, are fighting plans for the world’s second-largest data centre, which would cover more than 100 football pitches beside their 200-home village. More than 1,600 objections have been lodged, while locals fear the vast development could transform their quiet rural community and bring concerns over noise, heat,…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Six-year-old boy in hospital after being hit by car near primary school

A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a car near a primary school in Fife ...

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Body found in major search for man who fell overboard from cruise ship

A major search operation was launched after the man was reported missing on Friday

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

76 jobs at Scottish tech firm safeguarded as government announces £1.9m grant

MORE than 70 jobs at a trailblazing tech firm in Fife have been safeguarded after the Scottish Government awarded the company a £1.9 million grant…

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Private jet landings axed from Scottish airport after key tech 'switched off'

A MILITARY airport in Fife will no longer allow private jets to land at the facility after a key part of its infrastructure was switched off for…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

Scottish Government intervenes in AI data centre boom

PLANNED AI data centres in Fife and Edinburgh will have to publish Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), the Scottish Government has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11

Popular Fife beach faces losing bathing water status after years of pollution

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11

Firefighters tackle large blaze at popular country park

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze which broke out in an open area at a popular country park in Fife ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

200-year-old Scottish navy commander house to go under the hammer

A HISTORIC but derelict coastal property in Fife is set to go under the hammer later this month with a guide price of £300,000

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Saunas and hot tubs given green light at Fife harbour

Saunas and hot/cold tubs are set to be added to a Fife watersports base after a successful planning application

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Sandie Peggie employment tribunal appeal allowed to proceed

The nurse was awarded a partial victory in December, with claims of harassment against NHS Fife upheld.

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