A large fishing boat trawler got into difficulty near Millport Bay in the early hours of Monday morning. The emergency call out came at 2.10am when Belfast Belfast Coastguard requested the launch of the lifeboat after reports of a 70ft vessel with
MAJOR changes to parking enforcement within Largs town centre could see drivers charged to park there before the end of next year. The News understands that a range of options will be considered by the council cabinet before they take over parking
Largs Thistle held a minute's applause before Saturday's league game with Beith in memory of club committee volunteer Arthur Dippie. Arthur hailed from Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. His funeral takes place on Thursday at 12pm, at the United Church
A sports manager at Inverclyde Centre in Largs was staging a sponsored cycle on Wednesday to help charities in Thailand. Gareth Turner is marking his selection for the Scotland Over 35 football squad by raising money for the trip to the Far East
Just a quick note of congratulations to the team who resurfaced our main road to Greenock over the last two weekends. The necessary closures worked well and the benefits are there for all to see. Archie Burleigh Meigle Skelmorlie
The Fairlie Messy Church in returning in time for Easter. Co-ordinator Anne Tyler said: "We will explore chocolate bunnies, decorated eggs and the real Easter story. "Bring along neighbours, family and friends or come on your own (if you are
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Millport Pier say upcoming repairs are 'good news' - but insist their fight to secure its future is far from over. The council have announced plans to repair the masonry section of the structure, with eight weeks of
The perennial discussions about the lack of parking in Largs are with us once again but with a new twist this year - pave over Barrfields putting green, surely one of Largs' attractions for visitors. As usual, opinions are divided between businesses
Screen Machine, Scotland’s mobile cinema, which regularly visits Millport, has had the most successful year in its 20 year history. In the year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, the attendance figure reached 29,663. That beats the previous best
Largs and Millport residents are being encouraged to prepare for a healthy, happy Easter Locals are being reminded to make the most of the Easter weekend by taking a few simple steps to look after their health. As many local GP surgeries may
Stand-up comedy is on its way to Barrfields later this month. The comedy club is coming to Largs on Friday 26 April, run by Dead Sheep Comedy. Don’t miss out on Largs resident and finalist in the Scottish Comedian of the year Kirsty Morrison
The winners of the Age Concern Prize Draw held in the AD Cameron Centre on Monday 15 April were: - £6 Liz Lothian, £5 Jean Kennedy, £4 Ray Isted, £3 Campbell Kerr. All vouchers can be used in Morrisons Supermarket. Dates to Note: - Monday 29 April
Tickets are now available for 'High School Musical' at Largs Academy. Don't miss out on this brilliant tale of Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High dealing with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and
