Cowdenbeath7 days agoUK government announces £9m Mossmorran investmentThe chemical plant in Fife ended production after 40 years and is expected to be fully decommissioned by 2028.7 days ago19 Mar 2026Man who tried to murder neighbours with gas leak is jailedGary McIntyre has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison. 19 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Man cut gas pipes and tried to blow up his neighboursGary McIntyre set fire to items in his home in Cowdenbeath and tried to prevent emergency services from entering the property.19 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Mossmorran stops production after 40 years with jobs at riskThe chemical works in Fife will be fully decommissioned with the process expected to be completed by early 2028.3 Feb 202625 Nov 2025Schoolboy, 15, dies after becoming unwell on busEmergency services were called to the bus but the Beath High pupil was pronounced dead at the scene.25 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Scottish and UK governments hold 'constructive' Mossmorran talksMinisters from both administrations met in Fife, having initially organised separate summits. 24 Nov 202521 Nov 2025'This area is really struggling - Mossmorran closure is bad news'The closure of the petrochemical plant could hit the already struggling town of Cowdenbeath.21 Nov 202518 Nov 2025UK government will not financially support MossmorranHundreds of staff have been told their jobs are at risk with the Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran due to close in February.18 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Firm fined nearly £1m after plant worker struck by falling metalAn employee of Altrad Babcock suffered serious injuries when a 130kg metal coil plummetted to the ground at Mossmorran in Fife.5 Nov 2025...
