Fife News from Thursday, October 8th, 2026

ScotRail is reminding customers to check their journey before travelling as the next phase of major electrification works in Fife gets underway.

Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Claire Baker has welcomed a new Scottish Parliament inquiry into the environmental impacts of hyperscale data centres, highlighting the proposed Cato development at Auchtertool as an example of why greater scrutiny is needed.

Councillors have heard how a wide range of community safety initiatives are helping to make Levenmouth's neighbourhoods safer, cleaner and more welcoming places to live. 

Substances Support Scotland (SSS) has been commissioned to provide alcohol and drug support services across Fife.

The Health Board's Annual Review also provides an opportunity to reflect on achievements, challenges and performance during the period from April 2025 to March 2026 and is open to members of the public to attend or submit questions in advance of the event.

New survey results show strong progress being made. Children and young people across Levenmouth are reporting more positive experiences in school, feeling safer, more supported and better listened to than ever before, according to the latest education and wellbeing surveys presented to the Levenmouth Area Committee on Wednesday (7 October).  

Fife Council has backed a new five-year Gaelic Language Plan which aims to build on growing interest in Gaelic across the Kingdom and create more opportunities for people to learn, use and experience the language and its culture.

The exhibition has been developed in partnership with Kirkcaldy Photographic Society and showcases the work of two of its members, Arthur Mitchell from Glenrothes and Martin Watt from Crossgates.

Fife fans heading to Comic Con Scotland this October can leave the car behind and ‘JET’ off to the action from Dunfermline, with Stagecoach’s JET747 providing a convenient link from Halbeath Park & Ride to the event.

Passengers are being reminded that a major phase of work to prepare the railway in Fife for electrification begins this weekend, with line closures and changes to train services planned. 

Fife Council is carrying out routine safety inspections of headstones at Hayfield Cemetery, starting Monday 12 October.

People across Dunfermline will continue to benefit from advice and support following a funding decision by the City of Dunfermline Area Committee.