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Police make arrest in Rosyth following concern for a woman

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in Rosyth in connection to the incident.
Fife train services disrupted after ‘trespass incident’ on railway line

Services were disrupted on Saturday afternoon.
Man arrested in connection with car crash in Fife village

Two fire engines were called out to Windygates after receiving reports of a collision involving two cars in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Kirkcaldy Squash Club chairman accused of homophobic comment branded ‘banter’

Scottish Squash ruled that William Schulz's WhatsApp comment was discriminatory.
Legal bid to remove ‘gaudy’ Pittenweem witch mural as soon as possible

An enforcement notice ordering the artwork's removal was not complied with.

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Memorial service held after Christmas market attack in Magdeburg - as police say four women among those killed

A memorial service has taken place in Magdeburg, Germany, for the victims of a Christmas market attack - as police said four women were among those killed in Friday night's attack.
Grandmother, 80, 'fell to her knees' after IDF shot her six times during raid, says son

As we stare at a bullet-ridden wall, two young Palestinian boys stand behind us on a stoop and look on in fearful awe.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain heavyweight titles

Tyson Fury has responded after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight world title rematch in Saudi Arabia.

Oleksandr Usyk denies Tyson Fury in intense world heavyweight championship rematch

Oleksandr Usyk overcame Tyson Fury to defend his unified world heavyweight championships at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
Usyk vs Fury 2: Ignacio Robles named as replacement judge after coin toss determined outcome

Ignacio Robles will be the third judge in Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night following a coin toss.
Usyk vs Fury 2: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury look to settle their rivalry in heavyweight championship rematch

The length of a beard, kissing a cross, or who won a staredown seem such minor issues that arguing over them appears to be nothing more than petty.

Bank of England governor to join Reeves on key China visit

Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, will join Rachel Reeves on a visit to China next month aimed at strengthening financial services trade ties between the two countries.
High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs

Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business rates on larger shops will put jobs and stores under threat.
Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS

The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.

Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in legal complaint

Actor Blake Lively has accused her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the film in a legal complaint.
Fearne Cotton shares update after getting tumours removed

Presenter Fearne Cotton has said she is "healing well" and feeling "almost normal" weeks after having two benign tumours removed from her jaw.
Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel

Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain heavyweight titles

Tyson Fury has responded after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight world title rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Princess of Wales asked Lady Gabriella Windsor to help with Christmas carol service

It's been revealed that the Princess of Wales asked Lady Gabriella Windsor, whose husband died earlier this year, for her help to plan her annual carol service.
'I walk into a room and people start coughing': Rare condition makes people allergic to sufferers

On rare occasions that Medinah leaves her home, people around her will cough, sneeze and rub their eyes.
Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas resign from RSPCA

TV presenter Chris Packham and former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas have stepped down from their roles as president and vice-president of the RSPCA following allegations of animal cruelty at the charity's approved abattoirs.
Donald Trump appoints British TV producer who created The Apprentice as special envoy to UK

US president-elect Donald Trump says he has appointed British TV producer Mark Burnett as his special envoy to the UK.
Composer who performed with Paul McCartney writes carol for world-famous Christmas service

A classical composer who has performed with rock star Sir Paul McCartney has been chosen to write a new carol for the world's most famous Christmas service.

Memorial service held after Christmas market attack in Magdeburg - as police say four women among those killed

A memorial service has taken place in Magdeburg, Germany, for the victims of a Christmas market attack - as police said four women were among those killed in Friday night's attack.
Grandmother, 80, 'fell to her knees' after IDF shot her six times during raid, says son

As we stare at a bullet-ridden wall, two young Palestinian boys stand behind us on a stoop and look on in fearful awe.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain heavyweight titles

Tyson Fury has responded after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight world title rematch in Saudi Arabia.

Mosh pit nappy, designed to avoid queues at gig loos, sells out

An adult incontinence nappy, designed for concertgoers to avoid long queues at toilets, has gone on sale.
US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues

A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art.
Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them

Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them.