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Inspirational Ardrossan teen Georgie continues fundraising quest in cancer fight
AN INSPIRATIONAL Ardrossan teen battling a rare form of cancer has continued in her selfless quest to help others. Georgie Hyslop had her life turned upside down in December when she received the heartbreaking diagnosis. The 15-year-old suffered
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Starfish, crabs and other sea creatures wash up on Stevenston beach after storm
The recent storms have brought a collection of weird and wonderful sea creatures to beaches around North Ayrshire. Starfish, crabs and amphiura filiformis - also known as brittlefish - have been appearing on Stevenston's shoreline, much to
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New CalMac ferry MV Glen Rosa successfully launched at shipyard
CALMAC'S new ferry MV Glen Rosa has successfully launched at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow today. Thousands of people attended to witness the historic launch event at around 1.30pm. Amazing to see the Glen Rosa on the water
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Update provided after apparent closure of Saltcoats funeral directors
AN UPDATE has been provided following the apparent closure of a funeral director's business in Saltcoats. Locals had stated that a notice had been placed on the door of W.M. Tyre and Son funeral directors, informing those interested that the business
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SNP's Kilwinning by-election candidate says road safety for kids is a priority
The woman selected to be the SNP candidate in the forthcoming Kilwinning by-election has vowed to fight to improve road safety for schoolkids. Whitehirst Park resident Sheila Gibson was announced as the party's candidate a few days ago and will
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Make Arran a Million campaign off to flying start with £1,000 raised in days
The Make Arran a Million campaign has already reached a total of £1,000 in just a few days since it launched. The appeal was set up by the Arran Trust last week in a bid to support community groups and businesses who work on projects to keep the
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Update as crews remain at scene of Kilwinning battery recycling plant fire
AN UPDATE has been provided following a huge battery recycling plant fire in Kilwinning. Emergency crews remain at the scene more than 12 hours after the blaze broke out on Byrehill Place in the Pennyburn area. The Scottish Fire and Rescue
