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Fife arms factory bidder refuses to reveal foreign clients as concerns raised

Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy MP Melanie Ward at the despatch box.

Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy MP Melanie Ward at the despatch box.

Cowdenbeath MP praises local hero Jennie Lee in first debate as a minister

Cocklaw Street in Kelty

Cocklaw Street in Kelty

Fife councillors call for pavement parking ban changes over Kelty cul-de-sac

Melanie Ward represents the Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy constituency.

Melanie Ward represents the Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy constituency.

Cowdenbeath MP leads delegation to Syria in latest overseas visit

The facility halted production earlier this year.

The facility halted production earlier this year.

Jobs and careers

UK Government open to talks on adding Mossmorran to freeport site

Cowdenbeath Councillor Darren Watt

Cowdenbeath Councillor Darren Watt

Councillor Darren Watt quits Conservative party

ExxonMobil's facility at Mossmorran ceased production in February.

ExxonMobil's facility at Mossmorran ceased production in February.

ExxonMobil 'must not make decision over Mossmorran site', says area's MP

Melanie Ward MP has been made a junior minister.

Melanie Ward MP has been made a junior minister.

Cowdenbeath MP made junior minister in Burnham's government

Melanie Ward said her constituency is

Melanie Ward said her constituency is

Burnham 'understands places like Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy', says area's MP

The scheme, led by MP Melanie Ward, will take place at her Kirkcaldy office on Thursday, August 13, open to residents aged 16 to 25

The scheme, led by MP Melanie Ward, will take place at her Kirkcaldy office on Thursday, August 13, open to residents aged 16 to 25

Fife MP's summer school aims to get young people involved in politics

Local MP Melanie Ward has thrown her support behind newly elected Andy Burnham to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Local MP Melanie Ward has thrown her support behind newly elected Andy Burnham to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

National government

Melanie Ward backs Andy Burnham for Prime Minister after Starmer resignation

Melanie Ward said that Keir Starmer was right to announce that he is stepping down.

Melanie Ward said that Keir Starmer was right to announce that he is stepping down.

National government

Cowdenbeath MP says Keir Starmer "right" to step down

The Prime Minister announced his resignation this morning.

The Prime Minister announced his resignation this morning.

National government

Local MP thanks Sir Keir Starmer and backs new Labour leadership after resignation

MSP David Barratt said the news was

MSP David Barratt said the news was

MSP welcomes 'good news' as recommendation made for Lochgelly Fire Station

David Barratt MSP has recapped his week in Holyrood.

David Barratt MSP has recapped his week in Holyrood.

National government

New MSP David Barratt on ‘busy but exciting’ first month at Holyrood

Cllrs Bailey-Lee Robb and Allan Knox

Cllrs Bailey-Lee Robb and Allan Knox

SNP councillor slams withdrawn proposal as 'kicking the can down the road'

Councillor Bailey-Lee Robb is the new SNP deputy leader for Fife.

Councillor Bailey-Lee Robb is the new SNP deputy leader for Fife.

SNP name new deputy leader for Fife

David Barratt made his first speech at Holyrood since being elected as MSP for Cowdenbeath.

David Barratt made his first speech at Holyrood since being elected as MSP for Cowdenbeath.

National government

MSP raises concerns in parliament over energy link from Ballingry to Norfolk

Melanie Ward called for a change in leadership at the top.

Melanie Ward called for a change in leadership at the top.

National government

Cowdenbeath MP calls for prime minister to resign

Results are declared for the Kirkcaldy constituency.

Results are declared for the Kirkcaldy constituency.

Hard-fought battle on election night but Reform fail to land one of five Fife seats

MSP David Barratt said he'd be looking to

MSP David Barratt said he'd be looking to

Cowdenbeath MSP preparing letter to Scottish Government about Lochgelly Health Centre

WIllie Rennie MSP

WIllie Rennie MSP

MSP 'humbled' after landslide election win

MSPs chosen for the Mid Fife and Scotland region

MSPs chosen for the Mid Fife and Scotland region

Fife List MSPs confirmed as dust settles on election

Jenny Gilruth MSP after her re-election to the Scottish Parliament

Jenny Gilruth MSP after her re-election to the Scottish Parliament

Jenny Gilruth 'honoured' to be re-elected as MSP

Cowdenbeath MSP David Barratt

Cowdenbeath MSP David Barratt

New Cowdenbeath MSP says he will 'work hard every day'

David Torrance MSP

David Torrance MSP

David Torrance MSP calls for giant whale sculptures in Kirkcaldy

David Barratt has secured the win for Cowdenbeath.

David Barratt has secured the win for Cowdenbeath.

Video: David Barratt wins Cowdenbeath: First interview with your new MSP

Jenny Gilruth was crowned winner of the Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency.

Jenny Gilruth was crowned winner of the Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency.

Scottish Parliament election 2026

Video: Jenny Gilruth gives interview after winning Mid Fife and Glenrothes seat

Community council says plans for standalone health centre 'quietly set aside'

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Here is the candidates standing in the Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency.

Here is the candidates standing in the Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency.

List of Mid Fife and Glenrothes election candidates confirmed

Mr Davies is standing for Reform UK.

Mr Davies is standing for Reform UK.

Reform UK announces candidate for Cowdenbeath

Jennie Lee, the first Labour woman to represent a Scottish seat in the House of Commons, and the first ever UK Minister for the Arts

Jennie Lee, the first Labour woman to represent a Scottish seat in the House of Commons, and the first ever UK Minister for the Arts

Fife's Jennie Lee, pioneering MP and first UK Arts Minister praised in Parliament

Melanie Ward MP visiting the PICTS Veterans, Homeless & Community Hub in Cowdenbeath

Melanie Ward MP visiting the PICTS Veterans, Homeless & Community Hub in Cowdenbeath

Military veterans

'Invaluable' work of Cowdenbeath veterans charity praised by MP

James Calder will stand for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

James Calder will stand for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

National government

Liberal Democrats announce election candidate for Cowdenbeath

Annabelle Ewing, MSP for Cowdenbeath

Annabelle Ewing, MSP for Cowdenbeath

National government

MSP calls for Fife to be made the first 'test case' for new housing body

Zoe Hisbent has been elected councillor of Glenrothes West and Kinglassie.

Zoe Hisbent has been elected councillor of Glenrothes West and Kinglassie.

SNP win Kinglassie by-election as Reform overtake Labour

Campaigners have been fighting for a new centre for years.

Campaigners have been fighting for a new centre for years.

New Lochgelly Health Centre 'not guaranteed to proceed' as MSP seeks answers

Cowdenbeath MSP Annabelle Ewing (Left)

Cowdenbeath MSP Annabelle Ewing (Left)

Local government

MSP backs 'It’s Scotland’s energy' campaign in case of independence

Melanie Ward pictured with BCSSS members at the Labour Party conference.

Melanie Ward pictured with BCSSS members at the Labour Party conference.

Cowdenbeath MP welcomes 'pension justice' for former coal workers

Fiona Sword is the constituency candidate for Cowdenbeath.

Fiona Sword is the constituency candidate for Cowdenbeath.

Cowdenbeath Labour candidate confirmed for upcoming election

Melanie Ward will be the PPS for David Lammy.

Melanie Ward will be the PPS for David Lammy.

National government

Cowdenbeath's MP is assistant to deputy prime minister

Melanie Ward raised the issue at Westminster.

Melanie Ward raised the issue at Westminster.

Cowdenbeath youth disorder raised at Westminster

Fife Council calls for 'bold new settlement' ahead of Holyrood election

Fife Council calls for 'bold new settlement' ahead of Holyrood election

Local government

Fife Council calls for 'bold new settlement' ahead of Holyrood election

Fife Councillor and Depute Provost Julie Ford will step down at the end of October.

Fife Councillor and Depute Provost Julie Ford will step down at the end of October.

Kinglassie councillor announces resignation

David Graham was put on the sex offenders register

David Graham was put on the sex offenders register

Local government

Council report to look at handling of sex offender councillor case

Alex Rowley MSP voiced his support for Breast Cancer Now's Wear it Pink campaign

Alex Rowley MSP voiced his support for Breast Cancer Now's Wear it Pink campaign

Breast Cancer Now

Cancer awareness campaign backed by Alex Rowley MSP

Murdo Fraser has criticised the SNP and Greens MSPs decision to block an inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland

Murdo Fraser has criticised the SNP and Greens MSPs decision to block an inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland

'Betrayal of victims': Conservative MSP calls for grooming gangs inquiry

Annabelle Ewing MSP with a group of firefighters during a visit earlier in the year to Lochgelly Fire Station

Annabelle Ewing MSP with a group of firefighters during a visit earlier in the year to Lochgelly Fire Station

Annabelle Ewing

Politician urges public to oppose plans to downgrade fire station

Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy MP Melanie Ward

Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy MP Melanie Ward

Mining memorial unveiled in Fife town and praised in Parliament

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Laurie Moffat will run for the Sovereignty and Liberate Scotland party in Cowdenbeath at the 2026 Holyrood elections

Laurie Moffat will run for the Sovereignty and Liberate Scotland party in Cowdenbeath at the 2026 Holyrood elections

2026 Holyrood election

Ex-rugby captain to contest Cowdenbeath seat in Scottish Parliament elections

The fight for a new health centre in Lochgelly has already lasted well over a decade.

The fight for a new health centre in Lochgelly has already lasted well over a decade.

New Lochgelly health centre could be put off for another SEVEN years

Cowdenbeath MP Melanie Ward with the town's community council at a recent meeting

Cowdenbeath MP Melanie Ward with the town's community council at a recent meeting

Community Council

Town's future at heart of meeting between MP and community leaders