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Former naval warship commander calls for Ardrossan Harbour to be nationalised
A RETIRED naval warship commander from Arran has written to the transport secretary calling on the Scottish Government to take over Ardrossan Harbour from owners Peel Ports. Lt Commander RN Retd Colin Milne wrote to Fiona Hyslop this week to draw
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Stevenston estate agents recognised amongst best in the UK once again
A STEVENSTON-based estate agents has been celebrating success on a national scale once again. Welcome Homes, who operate on Boglemart Street, were hailed amongst the best in the trade across the UK at a prestigious awards ceremony earlier this
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Sex offender caught with nearly 20,000 indecent images of children
A SALTCOATS sex offender snared with almost 20,000 indecent images of children as young as two told police that the sickening haul may have already been on devices he bought from car boot sales. Keith Taylor's disgusting hoard of photographs included
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MSP warns of 'severe crisis' in Scotland's criminal justice system
LABOUR MSP Katy Clark has called for action from the Scottish Government after a report highlighted serious pressures on courts and the criminal justice system. The West Scotland politician said the Rough Justice report, commissioned by the Public
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CalMac confirms winter ferry plans for Ardrossan-Brodick route
THE MV Isle of Arran is set to continue as the main ferry between Ardrossan and Brodick for the winter season, CalMac has confirmed. The ageing vessel, which took over the route at the start of the year, will continue to serve Scotland's busiest
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Crosshouse nurse who promoted Covid conspiracy theories suspended
A FORMER Ayrshire nurse has been suspended by a regulatory body for promoting Covid and anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. Tracey McCallum, who worked at Crosshouse Hospital, gave radio and TV interviews and made online posts branding the national
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Updated plans submitted for six-turbine wind farm project near Dalry
UPDATED plans for a new six-turbine wind farm at Swinlees near Dalry have been submitted to North Ayrshire Council. The application has been lodged by renewables developer The Farm Energy Company, following the completion of a public consultation
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Fine for Arran illegal fishing declared 'paltry' prompting calls for review
A FINE issued for illegal hand-diving for scallops in protected waters off Arran has been criticised as “paltry” and “a mockery”, falling “far short of reflecting the gravity of the offence”. The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) said in
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Tributes paid after death of Three Towns football legend Alex Tulloch
TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of one of the Three Towns' most familiar faces. The family of Alex Tulloch announced on Monday, November 12, that the much-loved local had sadly passed away at the age of 85. The term 'football legend
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Future of Saltcoats Post Office under threat after new proposals revealed
SALTCOATS Post Office could be facing closure, it has been revealed. It has been named as one of 115 loss-making branches wholly owned by the Post Office which could be closed, or sold to another operator or franchise. It's part of a Post Office
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North Ayrshire homicides hit joint-record breaking level for past 20 years
THE number of homicide victims in North Ayrshire has hit its joint-highest rate for two decades, sparking a call for urgent action to address the "deeply-troubling" figures. The concerning statistics have been confirmed by the Scottish Government
