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Kilwinning battery plant fire 'under control' - but crews still at scene 3 days on
THE fire which took hold of a battery recycling plant in Kilwinning is now "under control" according to fire chiefs. However, emergency crews remain at the scene of the blaze on Byrehill Place as they continue to dampen down the embers. Area
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Labour MSP says First Minister is 'failing' Ardrossan and Arran over harbour delay
SCOTLAND'S First Minister has been accused of "failing the people of Ardrossan and Arran" over the long-running issues affecting Ardrossan harbour. Labour MSP Katy Clark spoke out after Mr Yousaf criticised Ardrossan Harbour owners Peel Ports for
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Ardrossan funfair given the green light despite neighbours' noise fears
A POPULAR funfair in Ardrossan has been given the green light, despite concerns about noise and calls for a new venue to be selected. Smiths Family Attractions, run by Wesley Smith, applied for permission to run the facility on South Beach from
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Ayrshire's 'police studies' students go beyond coursework to help communities
Police studies students at Ayrshire College go beyond their coursework to support community projects. The students have been collaborating on an anti-social behaviour initiative with David Porte, team leader for community safety with South Ayrshire
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Tributes paid as Ayrshire priest dies aged 59 days before taking up bishop role
TRIBUTES have been paid following the shock, sudden passing of an Ayrshire priest aged just 59. Father Martin Chambers passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, April 9. His death comes only weeks before he was set to be ordained into a high-ranking
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Temporary lights and road closures coming on stretch of A737 this month
A SECTION of one of the busiest commuter roads in North Ayrshire is to be subject to part-day closures later this month. The A737 between the Manrahead Roundabout and Glebe Road in Beith will be closed overnight for a week to allow for essential
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From caravan to caring haven: Carer marks 20 with learning disability service
Senior carer Sharon Kane has celebrated 20 years of service supporting adults with learning disabilities at Kilbirnie's Moorpark Place. Her career at the Active Care Group-owned support service started in far from conventional circumstances when
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'Abuse of staff' has forced ban on making Three Towns GP appointments in person
THE Three Towns Medical Practice have made an adjustment to their appointment booking process. Those who are registered at the Stevenston practice, which is operated by the Ayrshire Medical Group, will no longer be able to make appointments on
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Kilwinning by-election: Conservative candidate vows to work hard for the town
The Conservative candidate in next month's Kilwinning by-election has vowed to work hard for the people of the town if he is elected. Kilwinning resident Chris Lawler has been selected to stand as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate
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Arran's Douglas Hotel is put on the market at new price of £2.9million
Arran's four-star Douglas Hotel has been put on the market at a new price of £2.9million. The distinctive red sandstone hotel building offers 21 luxurious bedrooms, along with a 50-cover restaurant, a bar and a large outdoor terrace. Located
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Ardrossan harbour upgrade approved six years ago today...so why are we still waiting?
Today marks exactly six years since the Herald revealed that a multi-million pound upgrade of Ardrossan Harbour had been agreed. Since that edition on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, the UK has suffered a pandemic and a cost of living crisis, watched
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Every car park in North Ayrshire and all you need to know about them
ILLEGAL parking in North Ayrshire could lead to a £100 fine from Monday, April 15. The fee, which will be handed out by parking enforcement officers, will be reduced by half if paid within 14 days. But most will want to avoid the penalty charge
