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Contact us Make a complaint Site map Social Media Accessibility Cookies Policy We use cookies to collect information about how you use the Police Scotland website We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services Two men have been sentenced for planning a targeted attack on a family in Lochgelly which endangered the lives of two adults and three young children A car was crashed and deliberately set on fire on the driveway of a property on Station Road in the town around 10.50pm on Wednesday were arrested and charged in connection with the organisation of the attack Reape was sentenced to 13 years and Lawrie was sentenced to eight years Despite neither man being present at the time of the attack complex investigation work uncovered their involvement Detective Inspector Kieran Marsh said: “This was a dangerous and deliberate attempt to endanger the lives of two adults and three young children but the family feared for their lives and it was only the quick thinking by the householder that prevented this from becoming even more serious and I would like to thank the family and the local community for their assistance in bringing these men to justice “I would also like to thank partners for their assistance and all of the officers involved for their hard work which helped bring the investigation to a positive conclusion.” was previously sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to culpable and reckless conduct to danger of life at the High Court in Edinburgh in June 2023 Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year supported victims and a thriving workforce Read about our 2030 vision and three-year plan Worried that your partner or the partner of someone you know might have an abusive past we'd appreciate your feedback on the service we provided Police Scotland has been working to make its websites more accessible - read our accessibility statement Emergency services were called to Henderson Street in Lochgelly at around 11.10am. Emergency services were dispatched to Henderson Street in Lochgelly at around 11.10am on Thursday morning. There were no reported injuries at the scene. Three people were then traced to a property on Burnside Place in Kelty following the incident. Firearms officers were called to the building, where two men aged 47 and 34 and one woman aged 27 were arrested. The trio have since been charged in connection with the disturbance and are due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Friday. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.10am on Thursday, April 24, 2025 we received a report of a disturbance in Henderson Street, Lochgelly. “Two men aged 47 and 34 and one woman aged 27 were traced to an address in Burnside Place, Kelty and they were arrested and charged in connection. “They are due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Friday, April 25, 2025.” 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+" Crews tackled a major fire at a former convent in Lochgelly Emergency services were called to the incident on Station Road just before 2.20pm on Thursday A video shared with The Courier shows large plumes of smoke coming from the building next to St Patrick’s RC Primary School Five fire engines were called to the scene One eyewitness said the roof of the former convent He said: “I can see smoke billowing from the former convent on Station Road “The roof has collapsed in the fire as firefighters continue to extinguish the flames A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to a building fire on Station Road “Four appliances and a height appliance attended “We received the message to stop at 8:38pm.” A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Station Road “There are several road closures in place “Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area.” Stagecoach East Scotland services 19 and 31 were diverted as a result of the fire. 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To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments Local people are invited to take the next step in shaping the future of Lochgelly by attending a community workshop hosted by Fife Council Following last year’s ‘Let’s Talk About Lochgelly’ consultation which gathered ideas on improving local services the focus now is on forming a working group to allow local people to work with the council and turn the consultation recommendations into real improvements for Lochgelly We are holding two workshop sessions on Tuesday 20 May 2025 from 5.30pm-8.30pm and Saturday 24 May 2025 from 10am-1pm at Lochgelly Centre to try and give as many people as possible the chance to come along.  At the workshop said: "The consultation showed that people in Lochgelly are passionate about making a difference we need a committed working group to help drive change These workshops are an important next step and I’d encourage anyone who wants to get involved in shaping Lochgelly’s future to come along." If you’re interested in being part of the working group, register by filling out our online form here or visit Lochgelly Centre to complete a paper form Emergency services were called to the Cross and Passion Convent building in Lochgelly. Emergency services were called to Station Road in Lochgelly at around 2.17pm after reports of a fire taking hold of the former Cross and Passion Convent. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have dispatched four appliances and a height appliance to extinguish the well-developed flames. Police Scotland has closed several roads in the area and urged members of the public to stay away. Images and videos from the scene show flames bursting from the roof. Fire crews can be seen spraying the building with water in an effort to calm the blaze. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 2.17pm on Thursday, April 10, to reports of a building fire on Station Road, Lochgelly. “Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and a height vehicle to extinguish a well-developed fire. Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Station Road, Lochgelly. “There are several road closures in place. “Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area.” As part of the ongoing consultation around the future of Lochgelly’s community facilities and services Fife Council is inviting residents to a drop-in session at Lochgelly Centre on Thursday The drop-in session is the last opportunity for people to take part in the consultation on local services and facilities in Lochgelly there will be two community workshops to gather input from Lochgelly residents People attending these workshops will have the chance to discuss their ideas in more detail.  Alongside this a series of fun day activities for local children at Lochgelly Centre These events will give young people the chance to share their thoughts on what services they would like to see We want to hear from as many people as possible as part of the Lochgelly consultation and these efforts are designed to ensure everyone in the community can help shape the future of Lochgelly’s services said:"We’re looking forward to hearing from as many people as possible during the upcoming workshops and fun days this drop-in session is another opportunity to have your say Every opinion matters as we work together to shape Lochgelly's future services." You can find more information at www.fife.gov.uk/letstalklochgelly Join us in shaping the future of Lochgelly’s services Fife Council has launched an online survey to gather community feedback on the future of key services and facilities in Lochgelly This survey offers local residents and organisations a chance to share their ideas on how spaces like Lochgelly Centre St Andrews Church and Lochgelly Town Hall should be used in the years ahead The survey is part of a wider effort to ensure that the voices of the local community are heard and considered when making decisions Lochgelly Town Hall is at the end of its life as a community use facility and Fife Council is eager to explore ways to use this important space The survey went live on today (16 September) and all Lochgelly residents are encouraged to participate The feedback from the survey will help shape decisions on how key services can best meet the needs of the community there will also be two community workshops to gather input from Lochgelly residents giving locals the chance to discuss their ideas in more detail Participants are required to attend both workshops Those who can’t attend can still have their say through the survey said: "This online survey is a great opportunity for Lochgelly residents to tell us what they want to see for the future of key services and facilities in the town and your input will help us create spaces that work for everyone The workshops are also a great opportunity for residents to tell us what they want for the town “This is an important moment for Lochgelly Your feedback will help us make decisions that reflect what Lochgelly needs now and will also shape the future of the town’s community spaces for years to come Whether you have ideas about the use of these community facilities or thoughts on how these buildings can better serve local needs The Council is committed to making sure this process is accessible to everyone. If you need help getting to the workshops or filling out the form, we can assist you. Please contact scott.blyth@fife.gov.uk for more information Join us in shaping a better future for Lochgelly by sharing your thoughts on how these spaces can best serve the community Full details of the consultation events and access to the survey is available at www.fife.gov.uk/letstalklochgelly Pupils and staff at Lochgelly South Primary School have been using first few weeks of the school term to get settled into their newly refurbished building after a £7m investment by Fife Council Investigation work prior to installing a new modular unit on the grounds of the school showed a historic mine working beneath the grounds and part of the school putting the building at risk of subsidence in the future Pupils temporarily moved to St Kenneth's primary school after the summer holidays in 2023 and major remedial ground consolidation work was undertaking to secure the long term future of the school The work was undertaken by the council's building services teams The building was stripped back to bare walls with rotten timbers and damp plaster being removed throughout the school After the ground consolidation work was completed the interior of the building underwent a full refurbishment and modernisation The roof and guttering have been repaired and innovative sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) installed along with fully external painting of the school said: “This was a unique and challenging project for us and the first time this kind of ground consolidation work has been undertaken in Fife Restoring the school's ornate original fixtures was a particularly challenge but one our in-house teams and local contractors were happy to take on to deliver a facility the young people and staff can enjoy learning and working in for many years to come” Fife Council's spokesperson for building services said:  "Many children have started their learning at Lochgelly South over the years and I'm delighted that we've been able to secure the building's future for generations to come "I'm proud that the many of the skills needed to undertake such a challenging project are held within our own workforce or local businesses" said:  "Everyone was very excited to get back into our school after a year away We're very grateful to St Kenneth's for letting us share their school while the work was carried out and to everyone involved in bringing about some fantastic improvements as part of the project the school still feels very familiar!  We're looking forward to many years of learning ahead of us." Parents in Lochgelly – we need your child's voice What do your kids want from their community The Lochgelly Community Development Team is hosting a series of fun sessions where your children can share their thoughts – and have a great time while doing it These sessions will be held on Wednesday 16th October at the Lochgelly Centre sports hall and we need your child to come along to the session for their school or nursery This is an exciting opportunity for children to share their thoughts on the services they want to see in their community while enjoying a range fun activities including.  But It’s not just about giving their opinions – we’ve got loads of fun activities lined up too different session times have been arranged for each local nursery and primary school pupils Reminder: Make sure your child goes to the session at the school or nursery they attend We’re planning for the future of Lochgelly What they tell us will help shape the services and activities available in the area It’s their chance to have a say – and it’s going to be fun too says:"This is going to be a great day for the kids – with arts But it’s also a chance for them to tell us what they want to see in Lochgelly in the future Let’s make sure the kids of Lochgelly get what they want!" If your child cannot attend, don’t worry, access to the survey is available online at www.fife.gov.uk/letstalklochgelly Let’s make sure Lochgelly’s future is shaped by the voices that matter most – our kids Fife firefighters are bracing themselves for fresh cuts 18 months after four appliances were stripped from the region Lochgelly staff fear their rope rescue unit is at risk as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) considers where to base its remaining resources An £11 million budget cut in 2023 saw appliances withdrawn from Methil The Kirkcaldy height appliance was also cut The fire service said then the changes were temporary and would be reviewed Now, the Lochgelly firefighters have now been told one of their appliances could be permanently moved to replace one of those lost at either Glenrothes or Methil there would not be enough people to crew the rope rescue team The proposal is one of several mooted for fire stations across Scotland And a major public consultation is planned this summer before a final decision is made But one concerned firefighter told The Courier: “Resources are being cut and they’re robbing Peter to pay Paul “It’s not good and there’s no doubt people will be put in danger if this goes ahead.” The Lochgelly station has one of four specialist rope rescue teams in Scotland It is crewed by nine firefighters and helps rescue people from high buildings it mobilised 62 times and it has been called out 16 times already in 2025 The nearest alternative teams are based at Edinburgh The Fife firefighter added: “This is another cut and we want to stop it “It’s a false economy – the gaps are still there we’re understaffed and turnout times are increasing.” The firefighters are already taking their concerns to MPs and MSPs and have launched a petition. The Labour MP said “Recent fires near Lochgelly itself should be ample reason enough to convince anyone that cutting emergency services in this area would be ill-conceived It could also put a strain on other stations in Fife “Area Commander Lee Turnock has offered me a meeting and I’ll be using that opportunity to raise urgent concerns.” Mr Turnock says the SFRS review aims to ensure staff stations and appliances match risk and demand across Scotland He added: “We are now in the final stage of an options appraisal process which will lead to a public consultation exercise “This has been a long and detailed programme of work with input from staff across Scotland and the communities we serve to develop a shortlist of potential options for change “We continue to scrutinise and refine this shortlist but at this time they remain only potential options for consideration.” Three people have been charged after armed police descended on a Fife village Officers were called to a disturbance in Henderson Street were traced to an address in Burnside Place They were arrested and charged in connection The nature of the disturbance has not been confirmed An eyewitness in Kelty described the scene to The Courier “I was sitting in the living room when I saw the first police car pull in across the street from me so I went out on the veranda and instantly saw two more vehicles coming from the main street “They [police] pulled into my street fast and “The people they were after didn’t put up any fight; they just went willingly.” A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 11.10am on Thursday 2025 we received a report of a disturbance in Henderson Street Kelty and they were arrested and charged in connection “They are due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Friday