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  • Viking Experience could close to aid Largs Library move

    THE Viking Experience in Largs could be axed to make way for a new library. The News has learned plans are being considered that could see the attraction closed as council chiefs consider moving the library to Vikingar! from its existing home in

  • Largs Thistle 1994 stars re-united in padel play

    Two Largs Thistle legends from the triumphant 1994 season were reunited on the West of Scotland padel tennis courts at Stevenston Industrial Estate last Wednesday evening.  'News' columnist George Wall joined up with Thistle striker John Byrne

  • Largs Golf Course re-opens after heavy rain

    The heavy rain overnight has put paid to play at Largs Golf Club this morning. A spokesman for the club said: "Due to overnight rain the competition is canceled today and the course is currently closed. "A course inspection will take place

  • MP Patricia Gibson supports Baby Loss Awareness Week

    Local MP Patricia Gibson has welcomed improvement investment in mental health support for bereaved parents. Mrs Gibson was leading a Westminster debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week, which culminates in International Pregnant and Infant Loss Day on

  • Dementia Friends event at Cameron Centre

    The winners of the Cameron Centre Prize Draw held on Monday 14 October were: - £5 to John Maxwell, Marion Cameron, Campbell Carr and Dorothy McDougall. All vouchers can be used in Morrisons Supermarket Dates to note: Saturday 19 October at 2pm.

  • Girls Brigade to collect for Largs Foodbank

    Largs Girls Brigade are collecting for the local foodbank. The Juniors spoke about healthy eating and what foods were good for them during a recent meeting. Captain Vicky McGregor said: "The girls talked about ways that they had been kind and

  • Snow ploughs already seen in Largs area

    Dedicated road crews have been out and about in Largs with their snowploughs – before there is even a hint of snow in the air. The council undertook its annual ‘dry run’ to ensure their fleet of gritting vehicles are well prepared in advance.