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Contact us Make a complaint Site map Social Media Accessibility Cookies Policy Emergency services were called to the junction of Stuart Place and Perth Road in Cowdenbeath. Emergency services were called to the junction of Stuart Place and Perth Road in Cowdenbeath following reports of a collision around 9am. Two ambulances and a special operations team were dispatched to the scene along with two fire engines. One person was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, whilst another was treated at the scene. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9am on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, police received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Stuart Place, Cowdenbeath. “Recovery was arranged, and enquiries are ongoing.” A Scottish Ambulance Spokesperson added: “We received a call at 8.57am today to attend an incident on Perth Road in Cowdenbeath. We dispatched two ambulances and our special operations team to the scene. “We transported one patient to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy”. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched two appliances to the area. A spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.56am on Wednesday, April 9, to reports of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle on Perth Road in Cowdenbeath, Fife. “Operations Control mobilised two fire appliances to the area. Two casualties were taken into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. “Crews then ensured the area was safe before leaving the scene.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" A passer-by was taken to hospital after being hit by flying debris during a crash in Cowdenbeath A witness told of hearing a “loud explosion sound” during the incident on Stuart Place – just off Perth Road – at around 9am on Wednesday One man working nearby says the car narrowly missed the building and a nearby bus stop before colliding with a parked car told The Courier: “It was a loud explosion sound and at first I thought maybe something had fallen off a lorry “Then I saw the street and the junction covered in debris and the car embedded in one of the cars parked on Stuart Place “Police and ambulance were here almost immediately and then a fire engine arrived “The car missed the building by just a few inches and a bus shelter by just a few feet “There were people standing at the bus stop at the time.” It is understood the driver of the car was helped from the vehicle by firefighters A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 9am on Wednesday we were called to a report of a crash on Stuart Place “Officers attended and found the car had collided with street furniture and a parked vehicle “A passer-by was injured by debris and taken to hospital for treatment “The driver of the car was not injured and inquiries are ongoing.” A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 8.57am today to attend an incident on Perth Road in Cowdenbeath “We dispatched two ambulances and our special operations team to the scene “We transported one patient to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy.” Plans were approved last month to turn the former Junction Bar into flats Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments Emergency services were called to Cowdenbeath after reports of an incident on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were called to the Moss Side Road area of Cowdenbeath at around 8.40pm following reports of an incident. A 52-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. An investigation into the disturbance is ongoing. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 8.40pm on Tuesday, April 29, to a report of a disturbance in the Moss Side Road area of Cowdenbeath. “A 52-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.” A Fife personal trainer has opened a 24-hour women-only gym in Cowdenbeath unveiled Elite Female Fitness in a former boxing gym on the town’s High Street last week She wants to help women who may be “worried and intimidated” to feel confident in the gym who is originally from Dalgety Bay and now lives in Hill of Beath has also ensured the 24-hour gym is safe for women to visit when they can Parisa told The Courier: “I work with clients who are worried and intimidated about going to the gym and are not confident “Where we are there is nothing that offers anything for women to feel confident with a community around them “I am a personal trainer and have been working with clients for four or five years “I first went to see the unit last year and then saw it was still available and went back and thought I will just take the chance “It gives me a space to have my clients and I know how hard it is for women to feel safe and confident in the gym “I have also got a little boy and I am a single mum so that is challenging this means I have got the freedom to work where I want and when I want.” Parisa is running the gym on her own so it will be unmanned at times She is also limiting Elite Female Fitness memberships to 100 spaces at £35 per month so the gym is never too crowded Parisa said: “I will be here most of the time but overnight it will be monitored by CCTV “I will also be offering classes in the gym but not yet; classes will come as an addition “I did not expect to get the response I have “We only have a few membership places left and I have been inundated with messages “I know I have been that girl in the past when I was younger who struggled to go to the gym and struggled with confidence “I have listened to people over the years being in this industry and hearing what their struggles are and thought of all of that when planning this I wanted it to be all black with neon signs The Courier has previously looked at six women-only gyms in Dundee, Perth, Angus and Fife Fife Council is looking for people to have their say on the new play park design and equipment for Cowdenbeath Public Park play area Fife Council Spokesperson for Communities and Leisure said: “Play is important for children’s health and wellbeing and play parks provide important opportunities for outdoor play “We’re planning to refurbish Cowdenbeath Public Park play area and want to make sure it’s suitable and accessible to everyone who may use it “We’re currently carrying out a consultation where the community can let us know their thoughts on the design and the play equipment that they would like to see included as part of it “I’d encourage as many people as possible to take part and have their say by either filling in a short survey at https://haveyoursay.fife.gov.uk/communities/cowdenbeath-public-park-play-area/ or by calling 03451 55 55 55 ext 47 65 76 to request a form.” The deadline to have your say is Wednesday 30 April 2025 Hearts B had to settle for a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday afternoon Goals from Taylor Hogarth and Dom Plank had the Wee Jambos 2-1 up at half-time before adding a third soon after through Connor Dow Cowdenbeath fought back late on to equalise through Jake Sutherland Angus Beith made two changes from the 4-1 victory over Gretna 2008 last Friday night with Mackenzie Ross and Ryan Duncan dropping to the bench Cowdenbeath looked threatening in the opening exchanges Jake Sutherland picked the ball up at the edge of the Hearts box he had a pop on his right foot which was a comfortable take for goalkeeper Lyndon Tas The Blue Brazil made their early pressure count inside five minutes and the ball was whipped into the box from the right and Jamie Docherty scored a fantastic overhead kick to make it 1-0 Following a mix-up at the back for Cowdenbeath goalkeeper Blair spilled it at the edge of the box as the Jam Tarts enjoyed a good spell of possession Aiden Haddow did brilliantly to win the ball at the left corner flag he played it into Stevenson just inside the penalty area His strike was right at goalkeeper Blair and the hosts cleared it from danger Docherty sent in a dangerous cross to the front post which found Cameron who was left free He hit a strike first time but it blazed over the crossbar The Wee Jambos took the lead before the break Skipper Kenzi Nair lofted the ball forward from a deep free kick Blair misjudged it and it looped over his head Dom Plank nipped in behind and scored into an empty net for 2-1 Hearts continued their good work in the second half and referee Robert Bowie pointed to the spot but Dow made no mistake with the follow up and scored into the bottom left corner for 3-1 Jack Fisher hit a powerful strike for the hosts at the edge of the box which forced a fantastic low save from Lyndon Tas Dom Plank continued to cause problems down the left wing he drove forward and fired it across to Mackenzie Ross His strike took a wicked deflection and hit the post and went out for a Hearts corner which was defended well Cowdenbeath pulled a goal back in the 76th minute The Jambos were dispossessed at the right corner flag the ball was whipped in dangerously which found Sutherland in the box who slotted past Tas into the bottom right corner the ball was fizzed across the face of goal and Sutherland scored from close range The hosts could’ve nicked it right at the death His strike from a few yards out sailed over the bar in the end Hearts B were left frustrated to lose their second goal advantage late on Speaking to the Official Hearts Website after full-time we didn’t deal with the direct and second balls We started the game quite flat and they obviously got the goal with a really good finish and and then we managed to flip the momentum and put them under pressure with balls in behind and winning more second balls we probably got gifted the two goals that we got in the first half through goalkeeping errors but it came from us starting to put them under pressure and playing in the right areas “We go 3-1 up in the second half and Connor does brilliantly to win the penalty and then scores the rebound The manager says he was disappointed that Hearts lost their two goal advantage “We just didn't manage that last part of the game well enough in terms of one of first and second contacts and I’m gutted that they were allowed to score two “We're pushing the boys and we're putting more of an onus on winning and finding a way to win “We need to keep understanding and realising how we deal with the direct play together and finding a way to win these final two games.” © Copyright 2016 - 2025 Heart of Midlothian Berwick and Cowdenbeath drew 0-0 in a tense Lowland League clash at Shielfield Park Liam Buchanan had the best chance of the game for the Gers as his effort was brilliantly headed off the line by Cowdenbeath’s Sam Newman The visitors too had their chances from several corners with a draw deemed a fair reflection of the game The visitors began the game on top as Jamie Docherty led the counter-attack He managed to skip past the challenge of Ben McCrystal before unleashing a shot that was relatively comfortable for Antell to deal with Cowdenbeath continued their early dominance as Danny Swanson found Zeke Cameron on the left-hand side His first time cross was begging for a finish but Jake Sutherland could only head over from six yards out Moments later a Cowdenbeath inswinging corner by Newman was met by Greig Spence but McCrystal’s last-gasp goal-line clearance prevented the visitors taking a deserved lead The Dream Team grew into the game midway through the first half with their first real chance coming from a corner of their own MacKenzie’s delivery after an initial short corner routine fell nicely to Lewis Barr but his swiped shot was deflected just wide The resulting corner nearly saw Barr on the scoresheet again as Ben Scarborough managed to cut inside and his shot on goal was deflected off the Berwick midfield maestro but only into the hands of Ruaridh Lynch All the big chances seemed to be from corner kicks as Newman’s latest delivery for the Blue Brazil was met three yards out by Paul McLean but he somehow saw his header fly over in a chance that looked easier to score than miss Berwick nearly grabbed the lead that may have gone against the run of play Kyle Somers played the ball back to MacKenzie His first-time cross into the box was flicked towards goal by Barr but an ironic moment saw the crossbar prevent Barr from opening the scoring as Cowdenbeath managed to clear The second half began with a terrific chance for the Gers Jamie Watson managed to play the ball into Buchanan just inside the box He managed to dummy the defender before unleashing a shot that beat Lynch but was miraculously headed off the line by Newman to prevent Berwick from taking the lead the game gained a scrappy look and became a bit tense with the first goal looking likely to be the winning one Somers managed to get down the byline as he drove towards the Cowdenbeath goal his cutback to Buchanan was blocked at the last second by player-manager Dougie Hill to keep the score goalless Berwick manager Kevin Haynes threw on Niall Kemp Rayan Mohammed and Jonny Devers as the Dream Team looked to grab a crucial win neither team could put together anymore clear-cut opportunities as the game ended 0-0 The drama spilled over at full-time as Cowdenbeath defender Jack Denham was shown a straight red card after a mass scuffle after the final whistle blew The point sees Berwick move above Cumbernauld Colts into 15th place The Gers have a midweek friendly at home to Hibernian B on Wednesday night before facing Celtic B in another Lowland League clash at Shielfield Park next Saturday 🧑🏼‍💻 | Ben Langley Dundee United can confirm Academy graduate Zeke Cameron has joined Lowland League side Cowdenbeath on loan for the remainder of 2024/25 Since joining the club from Dundee West in 2022 the mercurial wideman has flourished playing in an attacking-minded Young Terrors side.  Cameron has also regularly featured for our B-team this term notably finding the back of the net against Highland League outfit Buckie Thistle in the SPFL Trust Trophy First Round Cowdenbeath are looking to start their ascent up the Lowland League table with the help of their new loan star Everyone at Dundee United wishes Zeke and Cowdenbeath the best of luck for the rest of the season The Cowdenbeath Area Committee has continued its commitment to supporting local communities by approving vital funding from the Local Community Planning and Anti-Poverty budgets in 2024/25 investment of over £125K has gone towards initiatives that support families and older residents across the Cowdenbeath area A report presented to members at Cowdenbeath area committee recently highlights how this funding has directly benefited residents across the area funding has been allocated to a range of initiatives praised the collective efforts of council staff and volunteers in bringing these projects to life: “The Cowdenbeath Area Committee is committed to supporting projects that truly benefit our communities we have seen fantastic work being carried out thanks to this funding Whether it’s helping families in need along with this investment is making a real difference I know I can speak for the area committee members and say we are all proud to work alongside local groups and volunteers who help make the Cowdenbeath area a better place for everyone.” The committee continues to encourage local organisations to apply for funding and collaborate on projects that will create lasting improvements for the area the community can build on these successes and ensure that support continues to reach those who need it most Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicyAccessibilityCookie Policy © Hibernian FC 2024 The Hibernian Development Squad drew 3-3 with Cowdenbeath in their latest outing As Darren McGregor’s youngsters waited for the split U18 fixtures they have been competing against a number of different sides to provide them with new experiences and to aid their development The latest was against Cowdenbeath who compete in the Lowland League and it turned into a thoroughly entertaining game It was the hosts who took the lead six minutes into the match from the second phase of a corner but Cowdenbeath kept the attack alive with the ball being tapped in at the back post Fresh off a 3-1 victory over Berwick Rangers conceding the opening goal didn’t deter our youngsters who grew into the game and played some excellent football at times.  Hibs saw the rewards from that good football Jamie McMurdo was slipped through the back-line and tried to beat the ‘keeper with an audacious chip The Cowdenbeath ‘keeper managed to keep it out before getting down brilliantly to stop the rebound with McMurdo firing into the roof of the net Hibs had a chance to take the lead as Jamie McMurdo was brought down in the penalty area as he ran through one-on-one Dean Cleland then stepped up to take the spot kick but made no mistake from the rebound.  Cowdenbeath equalised shortly after though as their striker squeezed the ball under Ryan Mallon The hosts then re-took the lead three minutes later Our youngsters struggled to clear their lines after a cross from the left hand-side before a Cowdenbeath striker fired home from close range Hibs went straight up the other end to equalise however as Jamie McMurdo scored his second of the game The ball fell kindly to Cleland inside the area as he found space and curled a terrific effort towards goal The rebound then fell to McMurdo who made no mistake in what was a really competitive match for our youngsters Our Under-18s will now return to CAS U18 Elite League action on Friday for their split fixtures McGregor’s side are currently second in the CAS U18 Elite League Members of the Cowdenbeath Area Committee have contributed £35,000 from the area budget to help enable the next stage of the Cowdenbeath Town House redevelopment project This funding will support the development of detailed plans required to secure planning permission ensuring all preliminary work is completed to unlock further potential funding This marks a significant step towards restoring and repurposing the historic Town House for community use Convenor of the Cowdenbeath Area Committee said:"This is an exciting step forward in the transformation of Cowdenbeath Town House The funding will allow BRAG Enterprises to move ahead with essential planning work ensuring this much-loved building can be brought back into use for the benefit of the community We’re committed to supporting initiatives that preserve our local heritage while creating opportunities for future generations." BRAG Enterprises will now progress with developing plans working closely with stakeholders to ensure the project meets the needs of the local community Hearts B were left frustrated on Friday night as they were held to a goalless draw by a resolute Cowdenbeath side at Ainslie Park Angus Beith made four changes from the weekend defeat to Albion Rovers as Jamie MacDonald James Wilson and Dom Plank all came into the starting 11 The Wee Jambos were looking for a response following a disappointing afternoon in Coatbridge on Saturday and they started on the front foot dictating the tempo and creating the majority of the early openings Much of the men in maroon’s joy was coming through the pace and directness of Plank and it was the winger who had the first chance of the night It was one-way traffic in the first half with Cowden struggling to live with Plank who fired his next effort straight down the throat of stopper Ruaridh Lynch before heading just wide from the resulting corner For all the men in maroon’s dominance however they hadn’t found the net as the clock ticked closer to half-time More positive running from Plank saw the Jambos break upfield and after he laid the ball into the path of Callum Sandilands after chopping back inside onto his left foot The best chance of the half turned out to be the final opening before the break A beautifully weighted ball over the top from Kai Smutek picked out Gregor Crookston The full back got to the ball before Lynch and while he was subsequently wiped out by the Cowden stopper his effort was put behind for a corner as Hearts’ penalty claims were waved away The Blue Brazil have been somewhat of a bogey team during the men in maroon’s time in the Lowland League and they were once again proving a difficult nut to crack as the game passed the hour mark While the visitors’ main threats were coming from set plays the Wee Jambos almost opened the scoring through one of their own as Kai Smutek rose highest in the middle but it was a brilliant instinct stop from Lynch to raise a strong hand and keep his header out As much as the men in maroon had dominated the game substitute goalkeeper Jack Lyon had to be on his toes to keep out Samuel Newman after the defender was played clean through on goal on 68 minutes One final chance arrived in stoppage time for Hearts to snatch all three points Substitue Bobby McLuckie found space on the left wing and after a great touch to bring the ball under his spell he fired his shot into the side netting to round off a frustrating evening Learners from the Cowdenbeath "Step In" course have gone above and beyond raising an incredible £1170 for two meaningful causes: the Department of Additional Support at Lochgelly High School and Teenage Cancer Trust with heartfelt thanks extended to everyone who supported their efforts delivered in partnership by Fife Council’s Communities and Neighbourhoods team and Fife College aims to help adults re-engage with learning But this group of learners took it a step further by embarking on a community project that not only helped them grow but also gave back to the community The learners organised a festive coffee morning at the Maxwell Centre Their hard work and creativity were matched by the generosity of local businesses The Cowdenbeath Chatty Choir even stopped by to spread some festive cheer with Christmas songs An impressive total of £1170 was raised and divided equally with £585 going to Teenage Cancer Trust and £585 to Lochgelly High School’s Department of Additional Support with several members having direct connections to both Emma Fyfe from the council's Communities and Neighbourhoods team and Linda O’Hare from Fife College the group of adult learners worked so hard throughout and the combination of the personal development session such as '5 ways to well being' and courses like food hygiene and first aid as well as SQA qualifications gave the learners a whole range of skills.  The determination commitment and passion for the community project was outstanding and the coffee morning was a great way to bring the community together whilst raising funds.  It’s been a privilege to support such a hardworking group and we are looking forward to the learner’s celebration in January 2025 A massive well done to all our group members “This is what Cowdenbeath is all about—community spirit The learners have done something truly special here and I’m so proud of what they’ve achieved A huge congratulations to everyone involved.” Principal Teacher at Lochgelly High School also expressed their gratitude.   He said: “We are incredibly thankful for this generous donation Our Department of Additional Support is a vital community within the school supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs.  This donation will help us provide the resources and opportunities needed to ensure our pupils reach their potential and leave school with a sense of achievement and self-worth.  We’re grateful to the learners for their hard work and to the community for their support.” The Step In course has long been a stepping stone for adults across Fife offering personal development opportunities it was also a chance to leave a lasting impact on their community