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»RBS boss apologises over losses
Royal Bank of Scotland's chairman says he is 'profoundly sorry' for the financial and human cost tha ...[more]
»Oil price goes below $50 a barrel
Oil prices fall below $50 a barrel amid growing fears over a global recession and lower demand for o ...[more]
»Madonna split 'not about money'
Guy Ritchie tells a newspaper that discussion over the terms of his divorce from Madonna "was never, ...[more]
»Asbestos compensation ruling due
A ruling is expected later that could have profound implications for asbestos-related cancer victims ...[more]
»No agreement for US car bail-out
US carmakers are given a deadline to produce a viable recovery plan if they want a $25bn government ...[more]
»UN agrees DR Congo troop increase
The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following renewed fighting in th ...[more]
»Government 'loses one PC a week'
The Tories demand a Whitehall security review as it is revealed 53 computers disappeared in a year.
»'Experts' lead Saudi tanker talks
Talks between Somali pirates and owners of a Saudi tanker are being conducted by specialists, shippi ...[more]
»Sir Trevor hosts last News at Ten
Veteran newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald has made his last appearance as co-presenter of ITV's News at ...[more]
»Detention units 'fail on health'
Children held in UK detention centres are not getting the medical care they need, a leading medical ...[more]

Date published: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:44:56 GMT
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FifeDirect News

»Make your community a cleaner and safer place!
Make your Community a Cleaner and Safer Place!
»West Fife conservation area appraisals
RESIDENTS living in West Fife are being asked for their initial thoughts and comments on the conserv ...[more]
»Come plant a tree for red squirrels!
Come plant a tree for red squirrels!
»Dunnikier Primary School Fashion Show
Dunnikier Primary School Fashion Show
»Dimming street lights for a brighter future
IN A bid to reduce its carbon emissions, Fife Council is to consult on limited trials to dim street ...[more]
»CVS Fife Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Celebrating contribution of the voluntary sector.
»Headteacher's PA of the Year
Glenwood's Yvonne Cook reaches national final
»St Agatha's Primary School Choir - A Standing Ovation!
Fiddlers Rally, choir, sing
»New Entrance Feature installed at John Smith Business Park
A striking new entrance feature for John Smith Business Park in Kirkcaldy has been installed, markin ...[more]
»Mental Health Advocacy in Fife
Steps are being taken to develop and improve mental health advocacy services in Fife, following a re ...[more]

Date published: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:45:47 GMT
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Latest Police News

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The following are headlines from each of the Scottish Police Forces. Click on them to go directly to the individual force news sites.

Click on "Read More" for full list of Scottish Police Regions .

Last updated: Thursday 20th November 2008

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And the award goes to...

We want to celebrate YOUR successes!

On 16th April 2009, AoSNW will be hosting an awards dinner at the Westerwood Hotel in Cumbernauld which will recognise the achievements of those who make Neighbourhood Watch work.

And we want to hear from YOU!

We're looking for real success stories. We want to hear about great partnerships in your communities. We want to hear about the new ideas you've tried out. We want to hear about how you communicate with each other. There are awards for groups and for individuals who have gone that extra mile for their community.

But remember, we'll only know about it if you tell us!

Nominations will open in early January, but get your thinking caps on now!

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Fife Problem Oriented Partnership Awards

INNOVATIVE schemes which have played a major role in making the Kingdom’s communities safer were recognized today (Friday 31st October) when Fife Constabulary hosted its seventh Problem-oriented Partnership Awards.

This years POP awards, categories represented the pillars of the Policing Plan.

The winners were the 'Window of Opportunity' anti-housebreaking initiative in Glenrothes, the Youth Offender Management Team which has significantly reduced youth offending across Fife and the Under-21s Sale of Alcohol Project which reduced anti-social behaviour in Cupar and Operation Take Control which cut deaths among under-25 drivers by 50 per cent. The overall winner was the Youth Offender Management Team.

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Internet Chat and Child safety

Child Safety on the Internet

The internet offers great opportunities to interact and communicate with friends and people from all over the world. Chatting over the Internet can be done with a group of people in a chatroom, or with the person you are playing an online game against. As well as being able to add your comments to a conversation ongoing in a chatroom or online game between a number of people, it is also usually possible to chat privately to one person in these environments.

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