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The number of people applying for crisis grants in Fife has risen since this time last year.

Community projects in the Methil and Buckhaven area're being encouraged to apply for a one-time funding opportunity.

A Fife MSP is backing calls from police in the Kingdom for tougher punishments on people illegally riding quad bikes.

A convicted paedophile who was found guilty of murdering two nine-year-old girls in 1986 has been jailed for life.

Paul Gascoigne has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault by touching following an alleged incident on a train.

A multi-millionaire businessman has admitted killing his girlfriend during "rough sex" at their home.

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has appeared in court to deny sexually assaulting a woman by kissing her on a train.

The Chelsea supporter accused of racially abusing Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge on Saturday has apologised for his behaviour, but denied he used racist language.

Pep Guardiola says racism is a deep-rooted problem in society and praised Raheem Sterling for how he dealt with Saturday's incident at Stamford Bridge.

Stock markets are clawing back some losses on hopes of some real progress in resolving the US-China trade conflict.

Annual wage growth rose to 3.3% in the three months to October but unemployment also climbed, official figures show.

Struggling retailer Carpetright has slipped to a half-year loss of £11.7m after it closed dozens of stores and said "negative headlines" had hit sales.

Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has revealed she had to have a second kidney transplant, and that she thought about suicide after the failure of the first.

A school in Ireland could be heading for a Christmas number one after releasing a version of the song Lean On Me to support a pupil diagnosed with cancer.

The Duchess of Sussex delighted fans with a surprise appearance at the British Fashion Awards, cradling her growing bump on stage as she presented the designer of her wedding dress with a prize.

Armed police have arrested a man near an entrance to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

A multi-millionaire businessman has admitted killing his girlfriend during "rough sex" at their home.

Paul Gascoigne has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault by touching following an alleged incident on a train.

Detectives are searching for two young boys on bikes who they say are potential witnesses following the death of a pensioner whose flat was burgled.

A convicted paedophile who was found guilty of murdering two nine-year-old girls in 1986 has been jailed for life.

Lots of us will eat about 6,000 calories on Christmas Day, with scientists warning that any pounds we gain over the festive season could still be weighing us down next December.

An Irish sports star has been linked to an alleged sexual assault in Dublin.

Murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been named Time magazine's person of the year - alongside several other reporters, including the entire staff of an American newspaper.

A school in Ireland could be heading for a Christmas number one after releasing a version of the song Lean On Me to support a pupil diagnosed with cancer.

Mozambique says it has identified 30,000 "ghost employees" in its civil service who cost $250m (£196m) between 2015 and 2017.

Comfortably ahead and about to finish a cross-country race in first place, Jimmy Gressier wanted to celebrate in style.

The world's oldest known bird is set to become a mother again - after raising at least 30 other youngsters.