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Man in 'serious' condition as police confirm arrest in connection to serious assault
A MAN is in a "serious" condition in hospital following an incident in Stevenston on Monday, September 25. It follows an alleged serious assault on the town's Glencairn Street which saw emergency crews rush to the area yesterday evening. A
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Kilwinning Scout leader receives highest award possible after 55 years of service
THE leader of the Kilwinning Scout group has recieved the highest honour possible for an adult member of the organisation. Alister Kerr was present with the Silver Wolf Award on Saturday, September 23 to honour his "lifetime commitment to active
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Garnock Valley groups team up to offer free piping and drumming lessons for kids
The Garnock Valley Pipes and Drums, in association with Beith Trust, are now offering free weekly music lessons for pupils in the area. The piping and drumming lessons are being held at the Geilsland Country Estate in Beith and come as part of
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Ayrshire amateur side set to honour retiring stalwarts with 'legends' match
A VILLAGE amateur football side are to honour a trio of club stalwarts who called it a day on their playing career at the end of last season. West Kilbride AFC have organised a match to take place this weekend to celebrate the decades of contributions
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North Ayrshire help and advice charity CHAP achieves living wage accreditation
Ardrossan-based charity CHAP has achieved full accreditation as a Living Wage employer. The group offers free and impartial advice, help and advocacy from its base in town and through an expanding network of community-based hubs across North Ayrshire
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Author Karen heads to North Ayrshire to discuss her new novel
Acclaimed author Karen Campbell is heading to Ardrossan's Seahorse Bookstore at the weekend. She will be promoting her latest novel, Paper Cup, which has already made waves at a Waterstone's Book of the Month. Paper Cup is the story a homeless
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Kilwinning's Matchstick Man Jim hands over his 103rd church model
Kilwinning's Matchstick Man Jim Miller has handed over his 103rd model church. Hevisited St. Marnock's Church, Kilmarnock, on Sunday, September 24, when he presented a matchstick model of the church to Rev Jim McNaughton and his congregation.
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Ardrossan Outdoor Bowling Club: Closing day, presentation dance and music dates
Ardrossan Outdoor Bowling Club will hold its closing day for the season this Saturday, September 30. The event is at 1.30pm for a 2pm start and President Bobby is looking for a good turnout of members on the day. The club has also organised
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Traffic lights to stay in place as Kilwinning water mains work is extended
Temporary traffic lights will remain in place for another two months as Scottish Water continue to upgrade the water supply along Kilwinning's Dalry Road. The work, which started on July 3, had been expected to take three months to complete.
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Ardrossan table tennis star Ryan Henry aiming high after learning from the best
ARDROSSAN table tennis star Ryan Henry reckons rubbing shoulders with triple Paralympic medallist Ross Wilson is helping to accelerate his rapid rise to the top of the sport. Henry, 23, claimed singles silver and doubles bronze at the International
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Three Towns volunteer honoured for 60 years of work with Girl Guides
A North Ayrshire girlguiding volunteer has been honoured for her work supporting girls and young women with the prestigious 60 Year Long Service Award. Elizabeth Howie, 80, county vice president and Trefoil member, was presented with a specially-designed
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New development director announced for Hunterston subsea cable firm
UK subsea cable manufacturer XLCC have appointed Paul Dickson as development director following the planning approval of its Hunterston facility earlier this year. The site is set to play a pivotal role in the UK's green energy transition.
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MP Patricia Gibson gives her support to striking Beith MOD workers
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Beith is a Ministry of Defence (MoD) body which handles military supplies, equipment and weapons. Both the UK and Scottish Governments support Ukraine as it battles to protect their country’s territorial
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Major disruption warning on Arran ferry service as breakdown sees sailings cancelled
FERRY services between Ardrossan and Arran are facing major disruption after a mechanical breakdown and a warning of severe weather. CalMac Ferries has announced that three return crossings on the Ardrossan-Brodick route will not operate on Monday
