30 h. ago New DWP update on impact of PIP and welfare reforms on people in Scotland

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain put questions to the DWP over the potential impact for Scots on PIP and Universal Credit.

Politics

51 h. ago Largo Leisure Holidays reveal luxury lodge expansion at Sauchope Links with £300,000 investment

Largo Leisure Holidays has unveiled a major investment at its popular Sauchope Links Holiday Park in the East Neuk of Fife, with the launch of three brand-new luxury Signature Lodges.

Economics

8 d. ago Kurtág: Játékok review – Aimard is perfect guide to major set of piano miniatures

Pierre-Laurent Aimard(Pentatone, two CDs)Kurtág himself approved Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s selection of 81 pieces from the composer’s 10 volumes of miniature pieces, now among the past half century’s great achievementsIn 1973, György Kurtág began composing piano miniatures to which he gave the collective title of Játékok (Games). He has continued to add to the series, so that now there are well over 400 such pieces, for both solo piano and four hands, which have been published in 10 volumes so far. The pieces, rarely more than a couple of minutes long and sometimes lasting just a few seconds, were first intended as didactic exercises, designed to elucidate a musical point or a detail of keyboard technique, but the collection soon began to encompass other occasional works and more personal expressions – birthday greetings, tributes and memorials to friends and fellow musicians, paraphrases of other music – becoming a complete encyclopedia of Kurtág’s compositional methods.The composer ...

Politics

2 w. ago Stirling boss urges side to fight for playoff lives despite East Fife defeat

The defeat to the title-chasing Fifers meant the Binos slipped five points off fourth spot - meaning a win is now necessary in their final home match of the season.

Politics

2 w. ago New guide aims to help people find perfect Dumfries and Galloway beach for day out

Solway Firth Partnership has released its Good Beach Guide, covering the Dumfries and Galloway coast.

Politics

3 w. ago Stirling midfielder aims for perfect end to big week in Binos' East Fife clash

The Binos have propelled themselves firmly into the play-off - and the teenage standout is hoping to make it three wins in a week after success with Stirling and his parent club.

Politics

3 w. ago Why ARE Americans obsessed with 'perfect' teeth? Georgia May Jagger leads Brits leaping to Aimee Lou Wood's defence after frenzy over her appearance led to cruel SNL skit

For weeks, Aimee's teeth have been a hot topic of discussion, with the actress admitting the conversation has been fuelled by Americans watching The White Lotus.

Politics

4 w. ago Popular Scottish seafood restaurant owner says ‘future in doubt’ as rent hiked by over 300%

The owner of Fife restaurant East Pier Smokehouse has described the council rent increase as “madness”.

Society

4 w. ago Jack Cork aiming to show why Burnley is perfect place to realise England dreams

Former Burnley star and England international midfielder Jack Cork has taken the first steps in his coaching career at the age of 35, just a few months after hanging up his boots

Events