This week, we take a look back at the Herald's big stories and photos from July 2004.

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

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The 2004 Longbar Gala Queen, Toni Apps, 13, is pictured with her Princess, seven-year-old Carron Crawford and pageboy Alex Baker, aged five, ready for the gala day on the following Saturday.

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Kilwinning man Mikey Hughes – who would later go on to star in Big Brother – celebrated completing his Master of Philosophy degree, despite losing his sight half way through the course.

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Pictured planning the bottle stall and soaking up the sun at the West Kilbride Bowling Club’s summer fete were President Billy Houston and bottle collector Alan McKinnie.

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Local recruits from a Three Towns stress relief group held a successful social night in the Healthy Living office in Hamilton Street, Saltcoats in 2004.

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Keen West Kilbride angler Gordon Wright would remember his summer holiday in Norway for a long time - after landing a 50lb fish. He is pictured with brother-in-law Gisle Hunstad and the saithe he caught in the northern seas.

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Stevenston’s big gala celebration in July 2004 was hit by some atrocious weather. But that didn’t stop the fun, with local youngsters donning period costumes on tribute to Sammy Neuk’s Fayre, a festival held in the town in the 18th and 19th centuries.