Author: hughboag
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Benefits paid in North Ayrshire
The Scottish government provided people who live in North Ayrshire with over £17.7 million across 13 Scottish benefits in the financial year between April 1, 2022 to 31 March 1, 2023.
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Drop-in session on new ferry contract
The long suffering Arran travelling public are to be given their chance to have their say on the next Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services Contract (CHFS3) due to be awarded next year.
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Joy as craft market saves Christmas in Lamlash
Christmas has been saved in Lamlash and Santa will be there too.
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Bill re-elected community council chairman
Bill Calderwood was re-elected unopposed as chairman of the Arran Community Council at their agm last week.
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Lorraine hits four as Wildcats are tamed by Arran
Last Saturday saw Arran ladies host Western Wildcats VI at the Ormidale astroturf and this was a first trip to Arran for most of the players from their development team.
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Keep warm advice in Brodick
Home Energy Scotland will be on Arran today (Friday) offering free advice on how to keep warm this winter.
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The final chapter
Two long-serving Arran ministers – the Reverend John G Webster and the Reverend Dr Ian Macleod – together at the doors of Kilmory Church after they preached the last service on Sunday. Kilmory is the fourth and final Church of Scotland to close on the island this year in a restructing plan. 01_B45front01_kilmory_church
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Hip operation waiting times triple in Ayrshire and Arran
Residents on Arran are waiting three times longer for a hip operation than they did five years ago, research released by Reform Scotland has found.
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Sculptor Tim opens Edinburgh exhibition
Arran sculptor Tim Pomeroy has opened his 6th solo exhibition with The Fine Art Society in Dundas Street in Edinburgh.
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Public views sought on tennis court revamp
A survey to gauge the public interest in tennis on the island and the potential redevelopment of the three public courts in Brodick has been launched by KA Lesiure.