Environment

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has fined Lochgelly firm Robert Purvis Hire Limited for £300

Lochgelly company fined £300 for failing to complete waste transfer notes

'Dramatic reduction' in number of complaints about Mossmorran

The event will take place in the Benarty Centre.

The event will take place in the Benarty Centre.

Fife Climate Forest event at Benarty Centre

The area is set to benefit from more EV charging points.

The area is set to benefit from more EV charging points.

Central Fife set to benefit from £3m electric vehicle charging expansion

Travellers set up camp at Perth Road in Cowdenbeath in the summer.

Travellers set up camp at Perth Road in Cowdenbeath in the summer.

'Human faeces and piles of rubbish left at Fife sites by gypsy travellers'

There are changes to the bin collections in Fife.

There are changes to the bin collections in Fife.

'If your bin hasn't been collected it's probably your fault'

Morrisons are working with Mr Callaghan to resolve the issue.

Morrisons are working with Mr Callaghan to resolve the issue.

'Rat infestation at Morrisons killed my dog': Fife man's heartache over pet's death

Fife Climate Festival is presented by Climate Action Fife and supported by Fife Climate Hub.

Fife Climate Festival is presented by Climate Action Fife and supported by Fife Climate Hub.

Fife Climate Festival returns this Autumn

Do you feel things have improved at Mossmorran?

Do you feel things have improved at Mossmorran?

“It no longer looks like you’re living next door to Mordor”

Lochgelly United FC continue to have a

Lochgelly United FC continue to have a

Foul play as football club appeals for public's help to keep players safe

More than 10 million litres of sewage was dumped in Fife's waterways last year.

More than 10 million litres of sewage was dumped in Fife's waterways last year.

Fifers should be able to enjoy the water without 'wading through sewage'

The works will remove wind damaged and diseased trees.

The works will remove wind damaged and diseased trees.

Tree felling to take place at St Ninians site near Kelty

A FIfe MSP has called for tougher measures to deal with fly tippers.

A FIfe MSP has called for tougher measures to deal with fly tippers.

Tougher measures needed on fly-tipping, says MSP

From 24 April, Fifers were encouraged to apply for the long anticipated property flood resilience grant.

From 24 April, Fifers were encouraged to apply for the long anticipated property flood resilience grant.

A 'significant number' of Fifers have already applied for flood money

Fly tipping has increased by 12% in Fife.

Fly tipping has increased by 12% in Fife.

Fly-tipping has got worse since Fife Council introduced free bulky uplifts

Photo from Tree in the Park on the launch date with Cllr Jan Wincott

Photo from Tree in the Park on the launch date with Cllr Jan Wincott

'On yer bike': Campaign to encourage everyday cycling in Fife

The council has hailed the success of its bulky uplift service but conceded it has not had an impact on reducing fly-tipping.

The council has hailed the success of its bulky uplift service but conceded it has not had an impact on reducing fly-tipping.

That's rubbish! Free bulky uplifts a success but why has fly tipping increased?

Rubbish dumped on the road to Cleish, to the west of Kelty.

Rubbish dumped on the road to Cleish, to the west of Kelty.

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'Appalling': West Fife fly tipping is a 'blatant disregard' of the law

There's been 'no decrease' in fly tipping in Fife.

There's been 'no decrease' in fly tipping in Fife.

Free bulky uplift scheme has had 'no impact' on fly-tipping in the Kingdom

A new group is hoping to improve life at Lochgelly Public Park

A new group is hoping to improve life at Lochgelly Public Park

New group hoping to grow support to help Lochgelly Public Park

Air source heat pumps will be installed at Crossgates Primary School.

Air source heat pumps will be installed at Crossgates Primary School.

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Green light for climate-friendly school heating system at Crossgates

Kids race the electric carts at Racewall in Cowdenbeath. (Photo by David Wardle)

Kids race the electric carts at Racewall in Cowdenbeath. (Photo by David Wardle)

Greenpower champions enjoy their Racewall experience

A map showing the route of the works.

A map showing the route of the works.

Essential maintenance to take place at Lochore Meadows

It's been confirmed that the Scottish Government will co-produce a Just Transition Plan for Mossmorran.

It's been confirmed that the Scottish Government will co-produce a Just Transition Plan for Mossmorran.

Fife MSP says Just Transition plan can save the planet and jobs at Mossmorran

If approved, underground cables would run for 14km from Westfield, near Ballingry, to Kinghorn.

If approved, underground cables would run for 14km from Westfield, near Ballingry, to Kinghorn.

Public meeting in Ballingry today about plans for 14km of underground cables

SP Energy Networks has launched its public consultation on Eastern Green Link 4 Project.

SP Energy Networks has launched its public consultation on Eastern Green Link 4 Project.

Consultation launched on green energy link which could connect Fife to Norfolk

Concern was raised after reports were made that some sort of chemical had been dumped on the paths behind Wallsgreen Park.

Concern was raised after reports were made that some sort of chemical had been dumped on the paths behind Wallsgreen Park.

Concern raised after reports of chemical dumped on paths behind Wallsgreen Park

The Westfield Energy Recovery Facility should be fully operational in May 2025.

The Westfield Energy Recovery Facility should be fully operational in May 2025.

Burning ambition as work progresses on huge waste incinerator near Ballingry

The Little Raith windfarm, just off the A92 between Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, has been operating for a decade.

The Little Raith windfarm, just off the A92 between Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, has been operating for a decade.

Windfall for 125 groups with Little Raith handing out £700,000 in 10 years

One of the events is being held at the Maxwell Centre.

One of the events is being held at the Maxwell Centre.

Fife Climate Festival running over 50 events in the Kingdom

Fife Council has vowed to increase the number of allotments, community growing spaces, orchards and community gardens by a minimum of two sites per year. (Image: Pixabay)

Fife Council has vowed to increase the number of allotments, community growing spaces, orchards and community gardens by a minimum of two sites per year. (Image: Pixabay)

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Fife Council vows to create more allotments and growing sites

Rubbish left at the Asda Halbeath recycling point over the festive period.

Rubbish left at the Asda Halbeath recycling point over the festive period.

Almost 15,000 fly-tipping cases reported to Fife Council in four years

The damage left by quad bikers last week in the Lochore Meadows Country Park.

The damage left by quad bikers last week in the Lochore Meadows Country Park.

Damage left by quad bikes at Lochore Meadows Country Park

Lochore Meadows offers plenty of opportunities for dog walking, but the orchard is now out of bounds.

Lochore Meadows offers plenty of opportunities for dog walking, but the orchard is now out of bounds.

Lochore Meadows close gates to Tree Orchard due to dog fouling

A total of 25 Fife groups are to benefit from a grant aimed at helping to tackle the climate emergency.

A total of 25 Fife groups are to benefit from a grant aimed at helping to tackle the climate emergency.

Community groups benefitting from climate action cash

Overflowing recycling bins at Foulford Place, alongside the new glass recycling skip.

Overflowing recycling bins at Foulford Place, alongside the new glass recycling skip.

Sort it out before recycling your waste

There's concern that a new £10.7m bridge, which will help alleviate flooding problems in Cardenden, may not be in place for another five years.

There's concern that a new £10.7m bridge, which will help alleviate flooding problems in Cardenden, may not be in place for another five years.

Bridge over troubled waters in Cardenden may not be in place for five years

Annabelle Ewing hopes the Lathlamond site can be cleared sooner than 2030.

Annabelle Ewing hopes the Lathlamond site can be cleared sooner than 2030.

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Cowdenbeath MSP hopes eyesore Lathalmond waste can be cleared quicker than agreed

Plans have been submitted for air source heat pumps in several Central Fife schools.

Plans have been submitted for air source heat pumps in several Central Fife schools.

Primary school heating systems set to go greener

A blockage was cleared back in August but despite that the problems have returned.

A blockage was cleared back in August but despite that the problems have returned.

Flooding issues return to Cowdenbeath street

The solar farm could produce enough power for 18,000 homes.

The solar farm could produce enough power for 18,000 homes.

Plans for £50 million solar farm near Lochgelly which could power 18,000 homes

A sewage problem on Thistle Street in Cowdenbeath has been resolved.

A sewage problem on Thistle Street in Cowdenbeath has been resolved.

Sewage problem tackled in Cowdenbeath after councillor kicked up a stink

The Woodland Trust is inviting groups to apply for their free tree scheme.

The Woodland Trust is inviting groups to apply for their free tree scheme.

Woodland Trust urging groups to branch out and apply for free trees

Work is continuing to find a solution to clear the tonnes of waste at Lathalmond.

Work is continuing to find a solution to clear the tonnes of waste at Lathalmond.

Options being considered to get rid of Lathalmond rubbish dump

The World War One memorial in Cowdenbeath.

The World War One memorial in Cowdenbeath.

New measure to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour at war memorial

There are plans for a solar farm and battery storage facility at a farm south of Lochgelly.

There are plans for a solar farm and battery storage facility at a farm south of Lochgelly.

Plans for £50m solar farm and battery storage facility near Lochgelly

The recyling point has been changed to a single mixed glass container, but it continues to be used as a dumping ground for waste. Photo: Cllr Darren Watt.

The recyling point has been changed to a single mixed glass container, but it continues to be used as a dumping ground for waste. Photo: Cllr Darren Watt.

'Final attempt' made to crack down on Cowdenbeath fly-tipping hotspot

Fife Council officers said they knew who was dumping waste at Westfield but proving it was the problem. This was the scene in 2021 but councillors have been told the site has now been cleared.

Fife Council officers said they knew who was dumping waste at Westfield but proving it was the problem. This was the scene in 2021 but councillors have been told the site has now been cleared.

Fife Council aim to crack down on 'lucrative' fly-tipping

Day of Action at Blairadam Forest.

Day of Action at Blairadam Forest.

Public urged to keep dogs under control near livestock

The Save the Cage group receive a cheque from Muir Homes' Business Development Director David Fairweather.

The Save the Cage group receive a cheque from Muir Homes' Business Development Director David Fairweather.

Book of hilarious and harrowing tales of a Fife miner to help Save the Cage

Stone me. Crossgates Community Council will get £12,000 a year from the firm operating at Goathill Quarry.

Stone me. Crossgates Community Council will get £12,000 a year from the firm operating at Goathill Quarry.

Quarry firm to dig deep for Crossgates with £12,000 a year

Crossgates Primary kids after the community clean up on Monday.

Crossgates Primary kids after the community clean up on Monday.

Crossgates turn over a new LEAF and clean up

Photo: David Wardle

Photo: David Wardle

Magic for kids at Fairy Wood as 2,000 Easter eggs handed out

More than 3,000 fly-tipping incidents were reported to Fife Council in 2022.

More than 3,000 fly-tipping incidents were reported to Fife Council in 2022.

More than 3,000 fly-tipping incidents in Fife last year but just 95 fines issued