Category: News
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Early years provision under council review
North Ayrshire Council is to make changes to its delivery of early years education and will be holding a future consultation on proposed changes.
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Arran MSP presses first minister on harbour redevelopment dates
MSP Kenneth Gibson has pressed First Minister Humza Yousaf on when upgrading work at Ardrossan harbour will begin and conclude.
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Get in early to book for Arran Mountain Festival
The much sought-after bookings for the Arran Mountain Festival, which will take place between May 17 to May 20 next year, go on sale on Monday December 18, with some of the events likely to be snapped up shortly after going on sale.
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Huge demand as allocations open for affordable homes
There is a huge interest in the new homes for rent being built in Lamlash as the island continues to struggle with an affordable housing crisis.
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Family pays tribute to ‘a joyful and loving soul’ after car crash tragedy
“She touched so many hearts and will be missed so much” – Linda McAulay.
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Carers champion thanks all of North Ayrshire’s unpaid carers
North Ayrshire Council’s carers champion, councillor Nairn McDonald, has issued an open letter expressing his support and thanks to all of the unpaid carers in Arran and across North Ayrshire.
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Councillor attendance blast
Councillors have been blasted by a member of the public after only one of them was physically in the room for a meeting
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Santa finds time to visit Spean Bridge Scouts
Despite being very busy this weekend, Santa still found the time to stop off at Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, where 6th Lochaber Scouts had set up a grotto for him. In what has become a popular event on the local calendar and a fantastic fundraiser for Scout activities, many children (with their parents) made an…
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Furnace lights up for Christmas
The village of Furnace was in fine voice on Saturday December 9 as residents gathered for the annual Christmas tree lights switch-on. Chairperson of the Furnace Community SCIO Phil Nilsson led the traditional countdown and Four Degrees choir members gave a spirited rendition of Hark the Herald Angels, with the crowd joining in for a…
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Young Oban apprentice shines at Drax awards
Josh Smith was recognised for his role in delivering several complex projects at the Drax owned ‘Hollow Mountain’ Site near Lochawe