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Congregation celebrates 250th anniversary of Kilwinning Abbey Church
KILWINNING Abbey Church celebrated its 250th anniversary on Sunday with a special thanksgiving service. Local dignitaries and youth groups from the town joined the congregation for what proved to be a memorable day. (Image: Charlie Gilmour
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Stevenston school congratulates former student for volunteering efforts
A FORMER Auchenharvie Academy pupil has been praised by the school for his recent award wins. Connor Paterson, 21, was honoured with two prestigious titles at award ceremonies in Glasgow earlier this month. He was named 'School Sport Volunteer
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Ardeer miss chance to enter promotion places as boss bemoans lacklustre showing
ARDEER Thistle missed their chance to climb back into the promotion places after they fell to defeat against Glasgow University on Saturday, November 16. Sean Kenney cut a very frustrated figure following the match, describing his side's 5-3 defeat
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Three Towns Men's Shed group holds open doors day in Ardrossan
THE Three Towns Men's Shed Group is holding an open doors day tomorrow (Tuesday, November 19) to show off its current projects. The event is part of a national programme co-ordinated by the Scottish Men's Sheds Association to mark International
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Kilwinning ambulance manager given 'special' award after 50 years of service
A KILWINNING ambulance area service manager has received a special recognition award for 50 years of service. Ron Lilly, who is based at Kilwinning Station, was honoured at the second annual Tri Service Awards for his dedication to the Scottish
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Opening of revamped Winton Park marked with day of celebration
THE newly redeveloped Winton Park has now been officially opened. (Image: Charlie Gilmour Photography) A special event was held on Sunday, November 17, to mark the occasion - with hundreds turning out to celebrate. (Image: Charlie Gilmour
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Last Scotrail trains on Christmas and New Year revealed
SCOTRAIL has announced its 2024 Christmas and New Year timetable. The last trains on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve will leave earlier than normal, and no trains will run on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Boxing Day services will have been
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Over-50s in Three Towns invited to Hope in the Community Christmas party
NORTH Ayrshire's Hope in the Community group are holding a Christmas Party next month. The organisation, which provides activities, events and digital learning for people aged over 50, will be gathering in Ardrossan's Laurieston Hotel on Thursday
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Thousands respond to budget cuts consultation as council survey set to close
THERE is still time to have your say on North Ayrshire Council’s budget engagement, with more than 3,000 responses already submitted. The public survey launched as the local authority faces up to its most challenging budget ever. A budget gap
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MSP 'frustrated' by navigational lights problem at Ardrossan Harbour
PROBLEMS with navigational lights at Ardrossan Harbour are "deeply frustrating", Cunninghame North MSP Kenneth Gibson said today. The SNP politician said repair of the system - which has already caused cancellations to early morning and evening
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Saltcoats star Sophie Nix to play past champion in Snooker Shootout debut
SALTCOATS snooker star Sophie Nix will face a fellow Scot when she makes her professional debut next month. The 16-year-old is set to line up in the 2024 Snooker Shoot Out which begins on December 4 as one of eight World Professional Billiards
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Stormy crossings, fine romance and high jinks: a very fond farewell to the Heb Isles
For almost 40 years, she’s been a vital lifeline for west coast islanders: a shining star in her first flush of youth, now as retirement beckons, a faded beauty. Countless travellers have stood on the ‘Heb Isles’ deck and felt the westerly winds
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Kilwinning Rangers to open museum to mark club's 125th anniversary
KILWINNING Rangers are set to open a museum to mark the club's 125th anniversary. The Buffs were founded back in 1899, and have built up an illustrious history since then. With the Kilwinning side now within the landmark year, plenty has already
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Vandals target Stevenston's War Memorial, with plants also stolen
THE Stevenston War Memorial was vandalised at the weekend, with wreaths untied and thrown around. Some plants at the memorial were also stolen, according to the Royal British Legion Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston branch. (Image: RBLS)
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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North Ayrshire MSP won't seek re-election due to cancer diagnosis
CUNNINGHAME South MSP Ruth Maguire will not seek re-election in 2026 because she is to undergo treatment for cancer. The SNP MSP first received successful treatment for cervical cancer in 2021, but was recently told by doctors the disease has returned
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Tickets still available for Beith senior citizen's festive lunch
THE Beith Old People's Committee's annual festive lunch will be held on Sunday, December 1 in the Roebank Hotel. The event will run from 1-4.30pm, with entertainment from the ukelele group. Tickets cost £10pp and will be required on the day
