Jim Stark

Stories by Jim Stark

Below are recent stories by Jim Stark

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:00

  concerns over parking pressures

  CONCERNS over the effects a supermarket in central Lochgelly could have on parking provision in the town were raised by councillors at Cowdenbeath Area Committee.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:00

  Great start to charrette initiative

  LOCHGELLY took its first step towards a future of low carbon dwelling when the Charrette was officially launched on Monday night.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:00

  Tree planting gets year of celebration underway

  At Beath High School on Friday a special ceremony took place to mark the planting of one hundred Silver Birch trees in the school grounds.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:00

  Four generations aboard as business flourishes

  TO say that Top Knot Hairdressers in Lochgelly is a family business is no understatement.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:00

  Bottom side provide this weekend's hurdle

  BOTTOM of the Barrs Irn Bru Second Division, Clyde, will hope to stop Cowdenbeath in their tracks this Saturday at Broadwood Stadium.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:00

  Six hit Cowden earn all the bragging rights

  Cowdenbeath 6, East Fife 2. A STUNNING performance from Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday ensured that they ended the derby campaign with all the bragging rights.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 16:00

  Hearts hit five in thrilling win over Lochee

  WHILE the frost put paid to the Hill of Beath Hawthorn Emirates Scottish Junior Cup match with Shotts Bon Accord the other local sides saw action on Saturday.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 07:21

  Cowden power their way to win over Lichties

  ANOTHER excellent second-half performance gave Cowdenbeath victory over the battling Lichties at Central Park on Tuesday evening.

• Published: 3 Mar 2010 16:00

  Residents say it's time for action over flooding issues

  A COWDENBEATH man is fed up with his street being a constant target for flooding and hopes that soon the problems experienced by residents in Cullaloe View will be tackled.

• Published: 3 Mar 2010 16:00

  Choirs impress at music festival

  THE Beath High School choirs impressed at the Fife Music Festival coming home with four trophies.

• Published: 3 Mar 2010 16:00

  Cowden keen on derby action

  COWDENBEATH will be in derby action this weekend as the weather at last looks like it is going to be a little more football friendly.

• Published: 3 Mar 2010 16:00

  Bluebell keeps the pressure on leading clubs

  PERTHSHIRE provided a green haven for two local junior sides on Saturday as Dundonald Bluebell and Lochgelly Albert saw action while five other sides were forced out of action by the wintry weather.

• Published: 3 Mar 2010 16:00

  Celts chance for Paul

  LOCHGELLY teenager Paul Hindley took another major step in his developing football career when he signed for Celtic last week.

• Published: 2 Mar 2010 16:00

  Blue Brazil look forward to semi tie

  BLUE Brazil Boys Club 1992s are through to the semi-finals of the Scottish Under 19 Cup as they continue their unbeaten run this season.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:00

  Asbestos problem delays Centre revamp

  THE refurbishment plans for Lochgelly Centre look certain to fall well behind schedule after delays in the project were revealed this week.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:00

  Supermarket plan would create jobs

  PLANS for a new supermarket at the north end of Cowdenbeath were revealed this week.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:00

  Minister's delight at postive impact at Remploy

  The success of a new initiative, aimed at getting young people into work, was highlighted on Thursday in Central Fife.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:00

  Cowden again frustrated by frost

  THE freeze returned last weekend to further frustrate Cowdenbeath's hopes of getting back into the race for the Barrs Irn Bru Second Division title.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:00

  Drama at Bonnyrigg as Hearts collect point

  FROST decimated the local junior card on Saturday and only two sides saw action with Kelty Hearts collecting a very useful East Super League point.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:00

  Cowden's new mascot is welcomed aboard

  COWDENBEATH Football Club is to have a new official mascot in the shape of a black cow.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 16:00

  Too cold for blood donation at Leisure Centre

  BLOOD donors faced being unable to give a pint when the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service's withdrawal unit came to Cowdenbeath on Thursday.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 16:00

  Villagers back Haiti cause

  GENEROUS customers of Hill of Beath Post Office have raised £1150 for a charity helping the Haiti relief effort.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 16:00

  Show must go on despite news of terminal cancer

  KINGLASSIE couple Beryl and Andrew Hughes are determined to organise a major fundraising event despite being hit with the news that Andrew has terminal cancer.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 16:00

  Cowden prepare for visit of leaders

  THE point at Ochilview on Saturday ended Cowdenbeath's recent losing run of three consecutive defeats.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 16:00

  Cowden's blank at Ochilview

  COWDENBEATH stopped their three game losing run at Ochilview on Saturday but just could not find the firepower to get back on their winning ways.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 16:00

  Haws fight back to make round five

  PRIDE of place on the local junior scene on Saturday went to Hill of Beath Hawthorn who made the fifth round of the Scottish Emirates Junior Cup with a pulsating performance against powerful Arthurlie.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 16:07

  Village building is cause for concern

  THE condition of a building in central Kelty is causing concern for two Lochs councillors.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 16:05

  Charrette is once in a lifetime opportunity

  FIFE Council's Planning Committee was updated on progress on the forthcoming Lochgelly Charrette when the initiative was described as a once in a lifetime opportunity.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 16:00

  Centre celebrates four star rating

  STAFF at Lochore Meadows Equestrian Centre were this week celebrating the facility's four star rating by Visit Scotland.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 15:53

  Blues must look to win at Stenny

  COWDENBEATH manager Danny Lennon was concerned by the way his team conceded three goals against a Peterhead side which was seldom in the game on Saturday.