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Fine waived for alcohol classes

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Drunken offenders will escape police fines if they agree to attend an alcohol programme as part of a new pilot scheme launched in Fife. Binge drinkers in Kirkcaldy are being targeted in the initiative by Fife Constabulary.

Catriona Renton reports.

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