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Store tightens controls on alcohol sales 
TRADING rules for alcohol sales are being toughened up by Somerfield, who have a major store in Cowdenbeath, in a bid to combat attempts by underage youngsters to buy alcohol.
The new rules, which come into force at 00.01 on Wednesday 16th July, mean that anyone attempting to buy alcohol that appears to be under the age of 25 at the Raith Centre store, will have to prove they are over 18 before a sale can be made.
Campaign group halt Fife Council meeting
FIFE Council was forced to abandon its full council meeting on Thursday as disabled people from the Campaign Against Charges group started chanting and displaying posters asking “WHY”, “WHEN”, “HOW MUCH”.
Shredding it tightens security
AN Edinburgh-based recruitment agency has taken steps to protect itself from the scourge of ID fraud and other types of information theft, by employing the services of the world’s leading data security firm based in Cowdenbeath.
Doctors can't cope with demand
Doctors at Lochgelly Medical Practice say the town’s population growth has left them unable to cope with an ever-increasing demand for treatment.
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Chairman summoned to showdown talks
Fife Council is set to summon the chairman of Lochgelly Community Council to showdown talks after it emerged lucrative contracts to carry out ‘floral enhancement’ in the town were handed to his brother.
£2 million earmarked for centre
A new purpose built community centre for the Benarty area came a step closer when it was announced that the project had been awarded £2.1m over a three year period by Fife Council.
Fife’s Labour leader has vowed to fight a council decision to close Cowdenbeath Public Toilets.
Fifers urged to take part in Post Office consultation
Fife Council Leader Peter Grant is urging Fifers to give their view before consultation ends on plans to close fifteen Post Offices across the Kingdom.
Jailed for assault and robbery
A man who assaulted and robbed a woman in Lochore was jailed at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Friday.
Transplant gives Vikki new life
A brave Beath High Pupil has spoken of the heart transplant that saved her life.
The Guide
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