Fife News from Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

Heat, Insulate and Protect: Customers Advised to Check Early to Protect Property and Pipes from Water Damage This Winter

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Householders and businesses are being asked by Scottish Water to check in the coming weeks to ensure their water pipes are protected from cold weather this winter and help minimise the risk of bursts and property damage
Phase two of Thornton rail electrification work begins

Work to replace the bridge over the railway line at Thornton, to allow for line electrification, is progressing to the next stage. From Monday 19th October the bridge will be closed to all traffic for around six months.
Scottish tourism establishments awarded leading eco-certificate

Thirty-one locations secure Green Key certifications and renewals
Fresh Start for Families: Three colleges unite to tackle poverty through skills and enterprise

New RISE-funded partnership aims to help parents and carers increase household income through learning, enterprise and employment opportunities
New council houses being delivered as tenant satisfaction improves

More council houses are being delivered across Dunfermline, while most council tenants remain satisfied with local housing services.
Scotland appeals for more donors as blood stock levels face significant drop

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is appealing for more people to donate regularly as blood supplies face a significant drop.

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