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Millport bank branch reveals customer numbers in closure decision
Calls to retain the Bank of Scotland on the Isle of Cumbrae and Arran have been made locally, and at the Scottish Parliament, this week. However, the Lloyds Banking Group has told a local councillor that keeping the Bank of Scotland on the Isle
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Thistle boss suspended after questioning why Largs minute's applause 'cut short'
Largs Thistle boss Stuart Davidson has revealed that he has been suspended for two games after questioning a referee about the length of a minute's applause for a long-serving supporter. Davidson said the tribute to Pat Rall before the match against
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Curtain to rise on 'humorous time-travel ride through the evolution of sexes'
Largs audiences are invited to enjoy an evening at a show described as ”a brilliantly alternative way of thinking about sex, gender, biology”, with a packed, joyful and humorous time-travel ride through the evolution of sexes. It comes as Independent
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Shop closures in Largs and Fairlie included a post office in 2008
As Fairlie was battling to keep its post office open, Largs lost another big high street name as Clarks shoes shop moved out of town, this week in 2008. There was a furious reaction to Postwatch’s decision to close Fairlie Post Office with community
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PICTURES: Looking back at Largs Regatta Festival
The curtain has come down on the 2023 Largs Regatta Festival - with no shortage of excitement at this year's events. The festival concluded with the iconic Scottish Two Handed Race which takes yachts, sailed only by two people irrespective of size
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Special church service to remember those lost during Covid
Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay Parish Church will be hosting a service to remember friends and family, particularly when many were unable to attend funeral services during Covid. The event will be an opportunity to reflect with hymns and prayers - it
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Man allegedly failed to give breath samples in Largs 'drink drive' incident
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged drink driving offence in Largs. Police Scotland say the incident happened in Nelson Street on September 22. Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving
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Police seeking help from public on Largs 'prowler'
Police are wanting help from the public in relation to a prowler in a Largs neighbourhood. There have been reports of a prowler operating in the Noddleburn Road area of town. A police spokesperson said: "On September 19, in Noddleburn Road
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Try prestigious Arran Whisky for free in Largs this Saturday
If you haven't discovered Isle of Arran whiskies or its deliciously creamy Arran Gold liqueur, then come and try them at a free in-store tasting on Saturday in Largs. Geraldo's gift shop in Largs Main Street is delighted to welcome Mark from Indie
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PICTURES: Millport September Weekend festival success
The magical Millport September Weekend was a huge success story - and very much a throwback to simpler times away from the tech-obsessed world of mobile phones and gadgetry. Instead, it had the traditional sandcastle building competition in beautiful
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WATCH: Stunning footage of paddle steamer Waverley passing Tower Bridge
The Waverley paddle steamer has been filmed steaming under Tower Bridge in spectacular footage on the Thames - and Londonders are lapping up the opportunity to go for a cruise on the famous ship. Two weeks of sailings are taking place in the English
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Largs to host Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival events
People of Largs are invited to join the revolution as the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, led by the Mental Health Foundation, announces events in the town. The biggest event of its kind in the world, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
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WATCH: Firefighters rush to blaze at site of new Largs M&S Foodhall
Firefighters rushed to attend an early morning blaze in Largs at the site where the new M&S Foodhall is to be built. Largs fire crews responded to a report of a blaze in a disused building at the site in the early hours of Tuesday. Witnesses
