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• Published: 2 Sep 2010 14:50

  Station set for bus stop hub

  Long-awaited plans for an integrated transport hub outside Largs railway station are finally set to go ahead after traffic officials overcame a crucial dispute.

• Published: 2 Sep 2010 14:46

  'Get bikes off Millport pavements'

  Island councillors have hit out at cyclists who recurrently mount Millport pavements - but police have admitted they could be left liable for stepping in.

• Published: 2 Sep 2010 14:46

  Safety concerns over Largs car park

  The Bath Street car park in Largs is in need of a good clean up say local residents as the Largs Blooming Lovely group have voiced fears about safety issues at the site.

• Published: 2 Sep 2010 14:37

  Police assault in Largs

  Local police were forced to make an arrest for assault on officers as trouble flared in the town last week.

• Published: 2 Sep 2010 14:25

  Largs man's airport calling take off

  A Largs man has found his spiritual guidance really taking off - after being named the chaplain of Glasgow Airport.

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:40

  Hunterston unions want new nuclear

  A spokesman for the trade unions at Hunterston nuclear power stations has written to the 'News' advocating a new C station rather than the coal plans

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:30

  Toni running in memory of father

  Toni Dawson of Largs has taken up running and will take part in the Glasgow half-marathon this weekend in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice who looked after her dad Gerald before he died of cancer

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:25

  Here come the Cumbrae cowboys

  This weekend sees the annual Country and Western festival on Cumbrae with new acts and new attractions

• Published: 27 Aug 2010 14:40

  Fairlie swan killed by pitbull

  Fairlie dogwalkers were left in a state of shock after witnessing a swan being brutally attacked on the local seafront by a pitbull terrier last Tuesday morning.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 15:00

  Largs centre to be renewed

  Largs looks set to benefit from a town centre regeneration scheme from North Ayrshire Council as soon as next year.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 09:00

  Millport beaches should have blue flag

  Questions are being asked as to why Millport does not have a blue flag for its beaches and water.

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 15:32

  Campaign to 'rescue' Barrfields theatre

  With Barrfields Pavilion Theatre lying neglected by North Ayrshire Leisure company a petition has started to try to resurrect it.

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 13:39

  Vicious pitbull is danger to children

  A pitbull terrier on Largs prom has made another attack on a dog being walked. Could it get worse?

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 13:35

  What price the Stevenson Institute?

  The controversy over who's going to buy the historic Stevenson Institute in Largs rages on....

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 13:30

  More police to patrol fair

  Largs police expect to step up patrols to counteract trouble at the annual Viking fair

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 13:22

  THOUSANDS say no to coal

  As the deadline passed for comments on Ayrshire Power's proposals for a coal power plant at Hunterston many thousands were delivered...with more to come.

• Published: 23 Aug 2010 09:30

  Drugs swoop and charity shop theft

  Police crime report as drugs swoop on Largs seafront and thieves break into charity shop in Largs town centre.

• Published: 23 Aug 2010 09:30

  Incredible Connick makes his point

  Last season’s first division champions Rutherglen made their Premiership debut only to be foiled by one of the Premiership’s top keepers in Thistle’s Stephen Connick.

• Published: 22 Aug 2010 09:30

  HELICOPTER DRAMA AT HUNTERSTON

  A police helicopter zoomed in on the local area last Thursday evening after reports of men carrying a firearm in close proximity to Hunterston Power Station last Thursday.

• Published: 21 Aug 2010 09:30

  Forget wave, coal, wind and nuclear power...

  Letter writer John Melrose on future of our energy needs...

• Published: 21 Aug 2010 09:25

  Free health checks at local libraries

  North Ayrshire residents will soon be able to get free health checks and health advice – all at their local library.

• Published: 20 Aug 2010 09:30

  Barking mad as dog drama on roof!

  There were dramatic scenes above the Clydesdale Bank in Largs as a petrified dog was seen sliding down the roof as the fire brigade rushed to the scene.

• Published: 20 Aug 2010 09:25

  104 year old Annie recalls World War One

  The eldest resident of Hutton Park Nursing Home, Mrs Annie McConnachie celebrated her 104th birthday on Monday 16th August.

• Published: 20 Aug 2010 09:20

  THE DAY I MET MUHAMMAD ALI

  This week's Largs and Millport Weekly News includes a Vox Pop on local residents who have met famous celebrities. Below is an extract when Largs man Drew Purdon met legendary boxer Muhammed Ali...

• Published: 20 Aug 2010 09:15

  The Rio Thing ... Brazil festival success

  Kelburn Castle and Country Centre staged its first ever Brazilian Festival in the grounds of a Scottish castle and evoked the spirit that makes Brazil so unique.

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 14:08

  Conservatives pick Golden candidate

  North Ayrshire and Arran Conservatives have selected Salvation Army member

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 13:31

  Largs teacher's wait for justice

  Matt George's court appeal against convictions for abuse at Kerelaw School awits the Law Lords' verdicts

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 15:53

  Make Mudhook Fairlie village centre

  Former Fairlie resident David Andrews wants to see the purchase of the Mudhook bar and restaurant so that it can become the focal point of the village

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 11:05

  OAP rescued in late night blaze

  Fire crews had to burst into a burning house and rescue an OAP who was close to being overcome with smoke fumes.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  BLAZE OF GLORY ... 30th anniversary of Largs Viking Festival

  The Largs Viking Festival returns in a blaze of glory for its 30th anniversary from Saturday 28 August.