This week we take a look back at the big North Ayrshire stories dating from July 2004.

Who can you spot in these Herald pics from 20 years ago?

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A 30 year campaign to secure a Dalry bypass took a major step forward in July 2004 as the Scottish Executive announced a review of the town’s roads network. Transport Minister Stephen Nicol visited the town to look at possible bypass locations, joined by NAC councillors, MSP Allan Wilson and Brian Wilson MP.

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After 13 years of tireless work for Alzheimer’s Scotland in the Three Towns, Shirley Donaldson retired as manager of the Harbour Centre in Ardrossan in summer 2004. She is pictured receiving her going away present of a painting she chose herself from the centre’s Stephannie Wallace.

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Fit members of North Ayrshire Skate Group took to the hills of Arran in 2004 to raise more money to build their park. Their sponsored cycle managed to raise £1,350 and a winning trophy was presented to young Michael Kirkum by North Ayrshire Cycle’s Stuart Shedden for being the top fundraiser.

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Gateside Primary’s Miles Goldie, 11, and Kate Muir, 10, won the Gold Award Challenge for innovation in 2004 and also met famed Scottish entrepreneur Tom Hunter.

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Four generations of a family celebrated 50 years of success as the Rose Galloway School of Dancing marked their golden jubilee in 2004. Rose was joined by daughter Heather, granddaughter Ciorstan and wee great-granddaughter Mya Adam to cut the special cake at St Andrew’s Church in Saltcoats.

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Hayocks Primary pupils marked the end of the 2004 school term with a huge teddy bear’s picnic at the school.