Category: News
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Be savvy this Black Friday shoppers warned
Scots shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend.
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Business Gateway helps dog grooming business expand into larger premises
Scotland’s only Internationally Certified Master Groomer is planning to introduce a dog grooming training school with the support of Business Gateway
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Kilmichael Glen braces for future flooding
After the worst flooding to hit Kilmichael in living memory, residents are preparing for the next time. There was devastation as the River Add burst its banks during the weekend of October 7 and 8. Homes were evacuated as they became submerged and surrounded by water. Cars, livestock and crops were destroyed and swept away. Now…
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Church ‘committed’ to talks with community hub
The Church of Scotland has said it is “committed” to talks with the community group trying to takeover ownership of the former Lamlash church and hall.
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Glencloy Water embankment protection works
The flooding team at North Ayrshire Council are to carry out some rock armour, embankment protection works along the Glencloy Water, near the tennis courts in Brodick. They will also be undertaking ground reprofiling at the putting green in order to protect the fence from further damage. As a result the path at the back…
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Hospital inspection record ‘shocking’, says MSP
West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene says it is “deeply concerning” some hospitals in Ayrshire and Arran have either never been inspected or not been inspected for more than five years.
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Now is the right time to think about Power of Attorney
Have you ever considered what would happen to your personal and financial affairs if you lost the capacity to make your own decisions through illness or injury? It weas national Power of Attorney Day Yesterday (Thursday) and families across North Ayrshire are being urged to think about arranging Power of Attorney (PoA) over loved ones…
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Arran has first say as CalMac is handed new ferry contract
The public on Arran had the first chance to quiz Transport Scotland officials this week after the surprise announcement last week that CalMac are to be handed a new west coast ferry service contract without going to tender.
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Arts and culture funding is open for applications
The application stage of North Ayrshire Council’s Arts and Culture participatory budgeting scheme is about to get underway, so don’t miss the chance to apply for your share. The public has already had a chance to vote across localities and now the arts and culture team are excited to announce this funding opportunity for all…
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Island organisations boosted by Co-op community fund
Three island organisations are celebrating after receiving a share of more than £30,000 from the Co-op local causes fund.