Category: News
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Council continues to support residents through cost-of-living crisis
Millions of pounds in funding has been distributed to residents through North Ayrshire Council to help make a difference to their lives during the cost-of-living crisis. Support has been specifically targeted to address what people need financial help with, covering everything from household bills to access to food with dignity. The council has focused on…
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Islanders big boost to shoebox appeal
The Arran community has once again demonstrated its compassion by contributing to a successful Blythswood Shoebox Appeal which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
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Bumper weekend at Shop Arran
What a fantastic weekend Shop Arran turned out to be this year held over thtree days last weekend.
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Domestic abuse help is available wherever you live
North Ayrshire Council and community planning partners have launched their annual strategy as part of the global 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.
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Arran will be left with single NHS dentist next year
By Hugh Boag Arran will be left with just one NHS dentist to cover the island from early next year. Arran Dental Care in Brodick is to stop providing adult NHS dentistry from February 1 2024 although it will continue to treat children up to the age of 18. The island has been without a…
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Museums create connections
Argyll and Bute will soon have a new museum and heritage project under way, thanks to the Museum Galleries Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage fund. Their generous support has enabled the Argyll and Bute Museums and Heritage Forum to launch its latest venture, Creating Connections. The aim is to identify and make contact with…
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Craignish hall buzzes with happy shoppers
The rally to arms in support of the Craignish community was evident on Friday evening and Saturday as the Christmas Market went like a fair! People from around Argyll made the effort to visit the craft fair, despite the inclement weather and the obstacle that is the landslide still blocking the A816 south of Ardfern.…
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More lifeguards still needed at MACPool
A recruitment drive has helped to find new potential lifeguards for Mid Argyll Community Pool – but not enough to open seven days a week. Staff shortages mean that the Lochgilphead pool has been forced to close on a Friday for several months. And it recently took the additional measure of shutting between 3-4pm for…
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Final curtain for 70-year-old drama group
Dunaverty Players achieved great success over the past seven decades of performing
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Christmas appeal launched at MOMA coffee morning
“Our thanks also go to all the local businesses that have pledged their support for MOMA. Their generosity will help transform lives.”