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Top crime author backs campaign to save North Ayrshire's school librarians
AN AWARD-WINNING crime writer has given his backing to a campaign by parents in North Ayrshire to save school librarians from the axe. Liam McIlvanney, the son of the late William McIlvanney, has been joined by children's author Lindsay Littleson
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Parents of ASN kids furious after specialist bin collections are cut back by NAC
Parents of kids with additional support needs are furious after collections of specialist hygiene bins were cut back by North Ayrshire Council. The AHP (absorbent hygiene product) bins will now be collected every three weeks rather than two following
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Man appears from custody to admit assaulting pregnant woman in Stevenston
A man has admitted assaulting a pregnant woman in Stevenston. Francis Martin Murphy, 40, appeared from custody at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to the attack on September 5 last year in the town's New Street. Court papers
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Beith Bowling Club offer the chance to try the sport for free this weekend
Beith Bowling Club are holding a 'try bowls' open day this weekend. They are opening their doors to the community for a day of fun, games and entertainment on Sunday, May 5, from 1pm. Sponsored by GMB, it will allow everyone to try a game of
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Main Arran ferry will now sail out of Troon until Saturday morning, CalMac says
The full Arran ferry service will now be sailing from Troon instead of Ardrossan until Saturday morning, CalMac has confirmed. A warning of easterly winds, combined with the poor condition of Ardrossan harbour, forced MV Isle of Arran to relocate
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Ardeer boss happy to have 'destiny in our own hands' ahead of relegation run-in
ARDEER THISTLE boss Sean Kenney believes his side are in an enviable position compared to their rivals - despite currently occupying a relegation spot. The Stevenston side currently lie third from bottom in the West of Scotland Football League
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Popular West Kilbride pub hits the property market with £175,000 asking price
A POPULAR village local has been placed on to the property market. The Kings Arms in West Kilbride was listed for sale at the end of April, with an asking price of £175,000. The bar has been a mainstay in the village for a number of years and
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Councillors reject controversial Lamlash building plan for a second time
A controversial planning application for a development in a conservation area of Arran has been knocked back again by councillors. Wednesday’s meeting of the North Ayrshire Local Review Body was asked to re-consider the decision to refuse planning
