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'People are not points': Housing plea over Saltcoats man 'like trapped animal'
THE wife of a man "trapped like an animal" in his own home has hit out at council housing policies which have seen the couple denied a move for nearly five years. Patricia Wilson lives with her husband Colin in an upstairs flat in Wellpark Road
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Scottish Labour leader visits Kilwinning as by-election campaign gathers pace
THE leader of the Scottish Labour Party came to Kilwinning at the weekend to support the party's by-election candidate in the town. The Kilwinning by-election will take place on May 9, with one candidate to be elected following the death of former
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North Ayrshire MP questions cabinet minister on vital road upgrade funding
NORTH Ayrshire's MP has questioned a senior cabinet minister on vital funding due to be provided for the area. Patricia Gibson pressed Michael Gove for answers with regards to the levelling-up funding the UK Government is set to provide for the
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Man jailed after attacking drinking buddy with vodka bottle in Stevenston
A man who attacked his drinking buddy with a vodka bottle in Stevenston has been jailed. Taylor Gorman, 22, pleaded guilty to the assault in the town's Glencairn Street on September 25 last year. Appearing from custody at Kilmarnock Sheriff
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Kilwinning by-election: Where to vote, when and how in North Ayrshire Council poll
WITH not much more than two weeks to go until the Kilwinning by-election, North Ayrshire Council has issued a complete guide to where, when and how voters in the town can choose their next local councillor. The by-election is being held following
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Three Towns pupils complain of 'water that looks like urine' at their school
ALARM bells have been raised by secondary pupils in the Three Towns after a video was shared on social media showing water "the colour of urine" running from a tap in the school. The post was uploaded earlier this week by a pupil at Ardrossan Academy
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Shock new figures spark fear North Ayrshire is 'facing a food poverty emergency'
THE North Ayrshire Foodbank has warned that the food poverty crisis facing the area is getting worse. Craig Crossthwaite, the food bank's development manager, issued the warning after shocking new research found more people in North Ayrshire were
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Saltcoats Sea Queen festival team reveals names of this year's royal party
THE organisers of the Saltcoats Sea Queen festival have announced the royal party who will lead the events in 2024. Eight youngsters from primary seven classes across the town have been selected to play a major role in the annual event which is
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Thief jailed for stealing vapes, cigarettes and the till from Kilwinning shop
A man has been jailed after nicking vapes and cigarettes during a dead-of-night raid at a Kilwinning shop. Brian Galloway, 39, appeared from custody at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court and pleaded guilty to breaking into the Spar premises on Baird Avenue
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Main Ardrossan-Brodick ferry could miss near full summer season
ARRAN'S main ferry could be out of action until the end of the summer season, according the the island's ferry committee. The Isle of Arran Ferry Committee (IOAFC) provided the update on the MV Caledonian Isles on Wednesday, April 24. The vessel
