Author: Colin Smeeton
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Final bill will be £360m for ferries worth just £70m each
There has been widespread anger and further claims of mismanagement and incompetence after it was revealed that the two ferries being built at Ferguson Marine shipyard will require an additional £35m for redesigns – bringing the total to over £400 million for the two ferries that are valued at £70m each.
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Funding available for island groups helping with cost-of-living crisis
Island charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations who are working to help ease the cost-of-living crisis are invited to apply for funding which is available for groups on Arran and Cumbrae.
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Council pays Real Living Wage six months early
North Ayrshire Council is once again pledging to pay its staff the real Living Wage shortly after the new rate was announced and six months earlier than is required.
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Arran to the rescue as Storm Babet strands bus trip
Arran may have missed the worst of Storm Babet but sea swell conditions saw serious disruption to the ferries last week.
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Aisling wins silver at music school’s first Mod performance
Magic often happens at the Mòd, and the ‘clàrsach intermediate 2 for grades 3-4’ was one of those moments
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Post Office pledge consultation on future postal provision
Post Office bosses have vowed to consult with the community over the future provision of a postal service in Brodick.
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Share your views on local financial advice services
North Ayrshire Financial Inclusion Partnership (NAFIP) is seeking views on users’ experiences of financial advice services in North Ayrshire.
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Koffee for Kalimpong at Corrie
The Friends of Dr Graham’s Homes group will be holding a Koffee for Kalimpong morning at Corrie Hall.
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Latest Exercise Joint Warrior gets under way
There will be a change of increased military activity possible in the Clyde and throughout Scotland this week as one of Europe’s largest naval exercises got underway last week.