Local Fife News

Keep up to date with what's going on in Fife with our local news updates.

Cumbernauld woman takes to the airwaves and stars in radio ad

A Cumbernauld woman has taken to the airwaves to record an advert for leading social care charity, Quarriers!

Last Updated: 30th March 2020

Single Malt To Sanitiser

We are delighted to announce that Glasgow Distillery is now producing hand sanitiser, following urgent appeals from The British Red Cross, the NHS and more!

Last Updated: 27th March 2020

Invisible Cities release fun trail activity packs for children

Invisible Cities have been working to set up virtual tours as well as a kids section with fun activity trails that children can win prizes for completing and all while staying safe and indoors!

Last Updated: 27th March 2020

East Neuk Festival 2020 is cancelled

The East Neuk Festival 2020 has been cancelled in the light of official advice regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Last Updated: 26th March 2020

Volunteer heroes needed to join largest volunteer drive Scotland has seen in a generation

Scotland’s leading volunteering charity caring for people at risk of coronavirus has issued a rallying call for people to join the largest volunteer drive that Scotland has seen in a generation.

Last Updated: 26th March 2020

Free Crowdfunding support launched

Pay it Forward: Crowdfunder & Enterprise Nation launch support for Scottish small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic.

Last Updated: 25th March 2020

Scots brew up new ideas to support charity helping those at risk from Coronavirus

Supporters of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are doing the #TeaBagChallenge to raise vital funds to help those who are isolated and vulnerable to coronavirus.

Last Updated: 24th March 2020

The National Theatre of Scotland launches Scenes for Survival in response to COVID 19

Scenes for Survival is a crisis responsive artistic online project launched in association with BBC Scotland and BBC Arts' Culture in Quarantine project.

Last Updated: 23rd March 2020

Tubs of Happiness Delivered By Jannettas Gelateria

Jannettas Gelateria is bringing a smile to everyone’s face in St Andrews with the introduction of their ice cream delivery service.

Last Updated: 20th March 2020

Help CHSS, Join the fight in Scotland

Scotland's largest charity caring for some of the people most at risk from coronavirus is calling for more Scots to join the growing movement to fight the virus.

Last Updated: 19th March 2020

Third Fife Whisky Festival proves a sell out success

The third Fife Whisky Festival proved a sell-out success with more people enjoying the event than ever.

Last Updated: 19th March 2020

Popular festival delayed due to Coronavirus

It's with huge regret that we announce the postponement of Springfest Food and Drink Festival scheduled to take place on the 4th and 5th April at Loch Lomond Shores.

Last Updated: 18th March 2020

Several large scale Renfrewshire events cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

In line with national guidance from the Scottish Government on the coronavirus, Renfrewshire Council have taken the decision to cancel all their large-scale events until the end of June.

Last Updated: 16th March 2020

Glasgow Kiltwalk postponed as part of coronavirus measures

Following official advice from the Scottish Government, the event, which was set to take place on 26th April, will be rescheduled for a later date.

Last Updated: 15th March 2020

Calls for the country to light up in blue

Parkinson's UK Scotland has launched its 2020 campaign calling for landmarks and buildings across Scotland to light up in blue to mark World Parkinson's Day on 11th April.

Last Updated: 11th March 2020

Loch Lomond festival set to be bigger and better than ever

After the huge success of the Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival 2109, one of Scotland’s biggest food festivals, Springfest, is returning to Loch Lomond Shores on the 4th & 5th April!

Last Updated: 6th March 2020

Charity calls on Heros to Brave the Bridge and help change lives

Why not take up the ultimate challenge on 14th June and experience the thrilling rush of abseiling 165ft from the iconic Forth Bridge and help Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland?

Last Updated: 26th February 2020

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts invites stories of inspiring marriage proposals

To mark February 29th – traditionally the only date in the calendar when women can ask men for their hand in marriage – Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is celebrating unique and inspiring proposals!

Last Updated: 26th February 2020

Crime writer Ian Rankin to be Guest of Honour at third Fife Whisky Festival

Crime writer Ian Rankin will be guest of honour when the Fife Whisky Festival returns to the Kingdom next month.

Last Updated: 6th February 2020

Final Call for applications to be on CBBC Marrying Mum and Dad

Couples all over the UK are being offered help in organising their wedding but there’s a catch... the entire thing has to be arranged by their kids.

Last Updated: 5th February 2020

World Cancer Day: Prog Rock Legend signs guitar for charity fundraiser

To coincide with World Cancer Day, the promoter behind Prog in the Park, announced that an acoustic guitar signed by prog rock legend Steve Hackett will be the star prize at the event’s auction.

Last Updated: 5th February 2020

It is time to get your kit on and make a difference... Sport Relief is back!

Today Sport Relief is revealing a flavour of its star-studded line-up to get the UK pumped up and ready to get their kit on to change lives!

Last Updated: 4th February 2020

Best hickory players in the world to compete in first Scottish Hickory Tour since 1930

The world’s best hickory players are coming together next month to compete in the first Scottish Hickory Tour since 1930.

Last Updated: 29th January 2020

Rewind Scotland 2020 Line Up

Rewind The 80s Music Festival, the world’s first and biggest 80s music festival, is back in 2020 celebrating it’s 10-year-Anniversary at Scone Palace, Perth.

Last Updated: 28th January 2020

Drop into a garden near you

Winter will soon give way to spring and snowdrops will bloom across Inverclyde, carpeting the region with this popular flowering plant.

Last Updated: 24th January 2020

Get discounted tickets to the Scottish Cycling, Running & Outdoor Pursuits Show

It's back! Scotland's premier event for outdoor sports returns for 2020 and you can save 50% on tickets with our special discount code!

Last Updated: 23rd January 2020

Family Half Term Fun With Macdonald Resorts

Macdonald Resorts is offering half-term discounts on all holiday accommodation at their resorts throughout both the UK and Spain.

Last Updated: 23rd January 2020

Put your best foot forward and help people do more than survive

Shake off the winter blues, spring into action and join Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland on its 10th Loch Leven Walkathon on Sunday 29th March.

Last Updated: 22nd January 2020

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Applications Open!

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is now casting for the next series and searching for Britain’s brightest brains to take part.