The year is nearly out - so we thought this would be a great chance to look back at some of the stories we covered throughout 2023.

We are continuing today with a look at the second third of the year - from May through to August - with another instalment still to come.

READ MORE: Looking back: What made the headlines at the start of 2023

How many of these stories do you recall being covered in the Herald?

May

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: We were given a first detailed looked around the planned new Ardrossan Campus in May.We were given a first detailed looked around the planned new Ardrossan Campus in May. (Image: NAXC)

We were given a full and detailed look around the planned new Ardrossan Campus school in May.

Set the be completed by a delayed date of August 2026, the £80 million campus will home the current Ardrossan Academy as well as Winton Primary and its early years class.

The plans were subsequently approved later in the year and remediation work on the 'taxoic' site at Ardrossan North Shore is now well underway.

READ THE FULL STORY: Take a look at Ardrossan Campus plans as detailed designs revealed

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Fiona and Shaun Harper wed in May - in what was the first ever full wedding ceremony held in Cecchinis at Clyde Marina.Fiona and Shaun Harper wed in May - in what was the first ever full wedding ceremony held in Cecchinis at Clyde Marina. (Image: Submitted)

Ardrossan means a lot to so many people - and for Fiona and Shaun Harper, their connection to the town is a lot deeper than most.

So when it came to their wedding day - there was only one town they wanted to have it.

The couple wed in May in a first for one local restaurant - as Cecchinis at Clyde Marina hosted its first ever full wedding ceremony.

READ THE FULL STORY: Couple enjoy the perfect special day as Ardrossan restaurant hosts first full wedding

June

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Stevenston star Grado shared his hilarious groom's speech following his wedding at the beginning of June.Stevenston star Grado shared his hilarious groom's speech following his wedding at the beginning of June. (Image: BBC)

Love was in the air for famous Three Towns personality Graeme Stevely - better known as Grado - as he tied the knot with his partner Stephanie.

The wrestling, TV and radio star - as well as sharing stunning snaps from the occasion - posted a video of his hilarious groom's speech.

He began with a touching tribute to his mother Maureen, who passed away in late 2017, before changing his tone to a more sarcastic style - calling out his dad for still using her Facebook account.

READ THE FULL STORY: Grado's hilarious groom's speech as Stevenston star gets married

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Boxer Brooke Neely enjoyed plenty of success across 2023.Boxer Brooke Neely enjoyed plenty of success across 2023. (Image: Boxing Scotland)

An Ardrossan girl made history in May - as boxing star Brooke Neely claimed yet another title.

The 18-year-old won gold for Scotland in the youth 48kg division at the GB Junior and Youth Three Nations Championships for the fourth straight year.

In doing so she became the first Scottish female boxer to win four GB gold medals.

READ THE FULL STORY: Brooke Neely: Ardrossan boxer becomes four-time British champion

July

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Tragic O'Hara's latest mural was unveiled in July.Tragic O'Hara's latest mural was unveiled in July. (Image: Staff)

Ardrossan got a little bit brighter in July as local artist Tragic O'Hara completed his latest mural.

Tragic created the masterpiece on the the building at the corner of Glasgow Street and Princes Street - right opposite us here at the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald office.

The mural - commissioned by the Ardrossan Community Development Trust - depicts a colourful display of some of the town's proud history.

READ THE FULL STORY: Ardrossan town given new lease of life as colourful Tragic O'Hara mural completed

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: After a successful two-year spell with Beith Juniors, Josh Fowler swapped Ayrshire for Dubai.After a successful two-year spell with Beith Juniors, Josh Fowler swapped Ayrshire for Dubai. (Image: Stephen Kerr)

Former Beith Juniors striker took a road not so frequently travelled as he departed the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division champions.

The club's top scorer from the season left Bellsdale for Dubai as he signed for Gulf United.

The surprise move came after the 21-year-old striker had trials with Scottish Premiership sides Motherwell and Kilmarnock.

READ THE FULL STORY: Beith striker completes 'life changing' move as he leaves WoSFL for Dubai

August

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Snack van 'legend' Tommy Allison (left) retired in August.Snack van 'legend' Tommy Allison (left) retired in August. (Image: Staff)

August saw the end of an era for a popular Three Towns snack van owner.

Tommy Allison - of Allison's Snack Van - stepped aside after asserting himself as a "legend" in the local snack scene.

The business has since been continued on with his son Bryan taking it over along with Michelle Alexander.

READ THE FULL STORY: Three Towns snack van 'legend' retires - but new owners vow business will carry on

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: The whole bottom end of Stevenston was nearly cut off by bizarre roadworks scheduling.The whole bottom end of Stevenston was nearly cut off by bizarre roadworks scheduling. (Image: Street View)

While August very nearly proved to be a challenging month for those living in the bottom end of Stevenston.

Bizarre roadworks scheduling very nearly led to the area of the town being 'cut off' from the rest of the world.

However, after the Herald contacted North Ayrshire Council to query the works, they were eventually revised.

READ THE FULL STORY: Bottom end of Stevenston saved from being 'cut off' after Herald intervention