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It's a family thing as Ardrossan rugby brothers follow in their dad's footsteps
ARDROSSAN Accies broke open the champagne on Saturday after securing only the third league title in the club's history...and two brothers had more reason to celebrate than most. Accies were presented with the West Division One trophy after a 24
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Kerelaw predators deny their guilt as they give evidence to child abuse inquiry
Two twisted predators who were jailed for raping and abusing vulnerable children at Stevenston's Kerelaw School denied their crimes again as they gave evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Matthew George, 74, from Largs and John Muldoon,
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Residents share 'major safety concern' after Kilwinning battery recycling plant fire
RESIDENTS living near the site of a terrifying fire in Kilwinning have raised a major safety concern. At present there are more than 70 Cunninghame Housing Association properties on the Byrehill estate, which is located just yards from the Fenix
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Auchenharvie Leisure Centre swimming pools closed for 'emergency repairs'
THE swimming pool at Auchenharvie Leisure Centre has been closed to the public. The decision to close the facility for public swimming sessions has been made by KA Leisure due to technical issues being experienced with the pools and associated
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'Increased activity' expected at site of Kilwinning battery recycling plant fire
INCREASED emergency service activity is expected at the site of a huge battery recycling plant fire in Kilwinning. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has moved to inform locals of the intended work which is to take place from this afternoon
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Ardrossan to Brodick ferry service cancelled for rest of the day due to winds
CalMac have confirmed that the rest of today's ferry sailings between Ardrossan and Arran have been cancelled due to the weather. The company revealed after a review that the MV Isle of Arran service departing Brodick at 4.40pm and 7.20pm and the
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Son of Ultra Sonic DJ to perform special tribute set at Stereofunk Festival
The son of the late Three Towns DJ, Mallorca Lee, is set to play a special tribute set at a festival next month. As previously reported, Mallorca Lee, a former pupil of Auchenharvie Academy in Stevenston, passed away in February 2024, weeks after
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Ardrossan youngsters hailed after outstanding pet rescue efforts
TWO Ardrossan youngsters have been hailed for their heroic efforts to help a person in need. Amy Barbour said both Carter McGreavy and Blake Innes were "an absolute credit" after they offered assistance to trace her missing cat, Tobey, on Tuesday
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Parking penalties to be handed out across North Ayrshire from next week
DRIVERS breaking parking laws will soon be paying the penalty in North Ayrshire. Council officials have reminded road users that its new team of 'parking enforcement officers' will begin issuing penalty charge notices from this Monday, April 15
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First Minister blasts Peel Ports over lack of Ardrossan Harbour investment
SCOTLAND'S First Minister has blasted the private owners of Ardrossan harbour for their lack of investment in the vital facility. Humza Yousaf told the Herald that Peel Ports should "put their hands in their pockets" to fix the harbour, as the
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Council spent nearly £800,000 on emergency accommodation in two years
North Ayrshire Council has spent nearly £800,000 on emergency accommodation or temporary housing in the last two years. And one household in the area has spent nearly three years in temporary accommodation. A total of £404,000 was spent in
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Legion offers free tickets for centenary concert to all aged 100 or over
People in the Three Towns aged 100 and over are being offered free tickets to this weekend's celebration of the 100th birthday of the Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston Royal British Legion branch. Just a few tickets remain for the centrepiece
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Kind birdwatchers back North Ayrshire cancer charity after rare warbler sighting
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for a North Ayrshire cancer charity...and it's all thanks to a rare bird that turned up unexpectedly in a Kilwinning garden. Avid birdwatcher Jimmy Crawford spotted an unusual-looking bird attending the feeders
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Update 'next week' on delays to Arran's two new ferries
Delays to Arran's two new lifeline ferries could be announced in an update next week, Scotland’s wellbeing economy secretary has said. The second of the new vessels, MV Glen Rosa, built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, was launched from the
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Emergency services and NHS issue health advice following Kilwinning fire
HEALTH and safety advice has been issued amid the ongoing fire at a battery recycling centre in Kilwinning. Flames first engulfed the Fenix Battery Recycling centre on Byrehill Place shortly after 10pm on Monday, April 8. Pennyburn Road, which
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North Ayrshire Foodbank needs help - and here's how Herald readers can do your bit
The organiser of an Ardrossan based food bank is urging more people to help give a “lifeline” to locals in need as demand continues to rise. Providing food to thousands of people in the area, North Ayrshire Foodbank are in need of donations after
