Category: News
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Weary ferry action group committee signal intention to stand down
“Looking forward, Arran Ferry Action Group needs new direction and impetus. We feel we have reached a limit to what we can achieve. The solutions lie with the politicians in Parliament. We need them to act.” After four years of campaigning in the face of being stonewalled and ignored by politicians and other relevant bodies,…
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Ardrishaig party has special visitor
Christmas spirit was out in force in Mid Argyll at the weekend with various festive events taking place in Lochgilphead, Ardrishaig and Tarbert. Ardrishaig made up for its small amount of festive street lights with a massive turnout at a packed children’s party in the public hall. Gala queen Maisie Gilmour was back on duty…
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Have your say on council house rent
Council house tenants are being urged to have their say on proposed rent levels which come into effect in April next year.
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Communities should not have salmon farms forced upon them says MSP
According to a survey carried out by Gigha Community Council 61 percent of residents on the island do not want a new salmon farm.
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Changes to bin collection dates during festive period
North Ayrshire Council has announced some changes to bin collection dates for Arran households during the festive period.
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Largest survey under way on Scottish island life
The largest survey of island life in Scotland has been launched to help review the Scottish Government’s National Islands Plan.
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Arran Society of Glasgow celebrate another year of benevolent assistance
The Arran Society of Glasgow held its annual dinner at the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow where the members celebrated another year of providing assistance and support for cultural and educational opportunities on Arran.
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Ardrossan harbour upgrade further delayed by “reprofiling” delay
Upgrading work at Ardrossan harbour, which was delayed owing to increased costs and described as reprofiling, will be further delayed by the updated cost estimates now being delayed.
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Unite mobilises for action against fuel poverty
Unite supporters and those with concerns about fuel poverty met at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick to add their voices to those demanding government action to end fuel poverty.
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Integration Joint Board’s accounts praised in Audit Scotland report
North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) has received a positive report on its annual accounts from external auditor Audit Scotland.