Author: Colin Smeeton
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Arran councillor expresses concern over care home funding
Arran councillor, Timothy Billings, at a recent council meeting expressed concern at the level of Scottish government funding for care homes and their resulting ability to care for elderly residents amid financial uncertainty.
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Inaugural rehearsal of Coisir Ghaidhlig Arran
The inaugural meeting of Coisir Ghaidhlig Arran, or the Arran Gaelic Choir, took place at the Ormidale Pavilion this week.
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Government says no more money for Ferguson shipyard
Scottish ministers have turned down a request for additional funding for Ferguson Marine which says it needs to modernise the yard to keep it competitive.
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Small boats to the rescue as ferry failures leave islanders marooned
A perfect storm of catastrophy left islanders marooned last weekend unable to leave or arrive on Arran for 65 hours on the main ferry route.
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Trust support Coastal Way clean-up
Shiskine Valley Improvements will be able to continue maintaining a portion of the Coastal Way at Blackwaterfoot thanks to a donation from Auchrannie Charitable Trust (ACT).
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CalMac’s overhaul schedule to keep ageing fleet afloat
CalMac has published its annual overhaul schedule which will see all 35 vessels spending a total of 668 days in dry dock for planned maintenance.
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Migration in full flow during bird watchers’ busiest month
The weather in October was unsettled. October is arguably the busiest birding month, as summer breeders depart, migrants pass through, winter visitors arrive and there is always a strong chance of something unusual. This October did not disappoint.
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Corrie Film Club presents…
This month’s Corrie Film Club presentation is Armando Ianucci’s life affirming version of David Copperfield.
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Council seeks new contractor to complete island road markings
North Ayrshire Council has revealed that it is struggling to secure a contractor to paint the road markings on Arran’s roads owing to the difficulties firms face in booking accommodation and travel.