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North Ayrshire Road Safety event announced

Safer Driving Campaign

Road safety event announced for drivers in North Ayrshire

Ashleigh Contractors donate to Men's Shed members, pictured

Ashleigh Contractors donate to Men's Shed members, pictured

Clubs and societies

Housing construction firm donates to Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Men's Shed

Kara Buchan helped set a new 'sliming' world record.

Kara Buchan helped set a new 'sliming' world record.

Skelmorlie girl plays her part as new 'slime' world record is set in Glasgow

Arrest made after three car crash

Arrest made after three car crash

Woman charged after three-vehicle crash on A78 near Largs

Skelmorlie Skanks will provide a super Saturday at Eglinton Bar

Skelmorlie Skanks will provide a super Saturday at Eglinton Bar

Top local act set for the Skelmorlie stage to celebrate reopening of village pub

Eglinton Terrace, Skelmorlie

Eglinton Terrace, Skelmorlie

Skelmorlie roadworks rescheduled amid fear conflict 'could cut off village'

Longhill closure at Skelmorlie

Longhill closure at Skelmorlie

Warning to drivers in Skelmorlie as temporary road closure comes into force

Making a splash: These Largs Amateur Swimming Club members were honoured at a stroke for their exploits at the annual club championships held at the Vikingar pool

Making a splash: These Largs Amateur Swimming Club members were honoured at a stroke for their exploits at the annual club championships held at the Vikingar pool

PICTURES: A dip back into the Largs News archives from 2004

Skemorlie Golf Club have a junior open day

Skemorlie Golf Club have a junior open day

Skelmorlie Golf Club Junior Open Day event this weekend

Jamie Black has slammed a decision not to livestream a key North Ayrshire Council meeting.

Jamie Black has slammed a decision not to livestream a key North Ayrshire Council meeting.

Local government

Council blackout of live streaming over election rules sparks furious response

The first Baird of Bute Society Cameron Medal at the university during its graduation on June 21st, presented by Dugald Cameron OBE to Seumas MacKay.

The first Baird of Bute Society Cameron Medal at the university during its graduation on June 21st, presented by Dugald Cameron OBE to Seumas MacKay.

New medal at Strathclyde University named in Skelmorlie man's honour

Wemyss Bay Station certainly looks the part for the min music fest

Wemyss Bay Station certainly looks the part for the min music fest

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Details revealed for exciting mini music festival at Wemyss Bay railway station.

Road accident in Inverkip

Road accident in Inverkip

Air ambulance crew called to road accident in Inverkip

Skelmorlie tennis open day

Skelmorlie tennis open day

Pictures: Families enjoy ace open day at Skelmorlie Tennis Club

The Clyde coast area is still waiting for real time passenger information to be installed at local bus stops.

The Clyde coast area is still waiting for real time passenger information to be installed at local bus stops.

Blow for real-time Clyde coast bus info as council cash bid is knocked back

Come along and have a go on Saturday

Come along and have a go on Saturday

Come and try bowls event in Skelmorlie this weekend

Chinooks overhead n Ayrshire

Chinooks overhead n Ayrshire

WATCH: Spectacular triple fly-past of Chinooks over Firth of Clyde

The Largs lifeboat crew were called out at around 10.45pm on Sunday, June 9.

The Largs lifeboat crew were called out at around 10.45pm on Sunday, June 9.

Largs lifeboat races to Wemyss Bay after report of concern at 'boat on fire'

Serious road accident on A78

Serious road accident on A78

Police Scotland

Police appeal after 12 year old taken to hospital following crash

Millie, Brian and Elanya Hogan soak up the atmosphere at the Skelmorlie Scouts' jumble sale.

Millie, Brian and Elanya Hogan soak up the atmosphere at the Skelmorlie Scouts' jumble sale.

Scouts Scotland

Skelmorlie Scouts Jumble Sale had something for everyone

Double vision : two cruise liners were on the Firth this morning

Double vision : two cruise liners were on the Firth this morning

Double cruise liner treat for early risers

Queen Anne cruising past Inverkip this morning

Queen Anne cruising past Inverkip this morning

Queen Anne cruise ship is a spectacular visitor

Skelmorlie Scouts jumble sale

Skelmorlie Scouts jumble sale

Clubs and societies

Skelmorlie Scouts set to hold their big annual jumble sale this weekend

Pictured L-R: Sheila Goudie, Jean Benson, Ishbel Jones, Caroline Scott, Dorothy Stewart and Maggie Herron.

Pictured L-R: Sheila Goudie, Jean Benson, Ishbel Jones, Caroline Scott, Dorothy Stewart and Maggie Herron.

Fantastic sum raised for lifeboat after evening of music, games and fashion

St Joseph's and St Patrick's RC Church

St Joseph's and St Patrick's RC Church

Garden party celebration in Wemyss Bay for all the family

Road accident: 88 year old woman injured

Road accident: 88 year old woman injured

Arrest made after woman, 88, is injured in car crash

The Attic Players in Skelmorlie are looking for new members to join their group

The Attic Players in Skelmorlie are looking for new members to join their group

Clubs and societies

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Amateur dramatic group on hunt for new talent in North Ayrshire and Inverclyde

Scottish Water works on the A78 at Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie have been branded a

Scottish Water works on the A78 at Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie have been branded a

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Traffic congestion sparks urgent plea to Scottish Water over A78 roadworks

Hugh Anderson's photo of the aurora borealis above Portencross was one of many taken by readers up and down the Clyde coast on Friday night.

Hugh Anderson's photo of the aurora borealis above Portencross was one of many taken by readers up and down the Clyde coast on Friday night.

Aurora borealis

PICTURES: Our favourite reader photos of the Northern Lights above Largs and Millport

Parkdean job opportunities in Wemyss Bay

Parkdean job opportunities in Wemyss Bay

Jobs boost for Wemyss Bay Holiday Park as recruitment drive announced

BATTALION boys: The boys from 1st Largs Boys Brigade company section are pictured here with their winning cups and medals for various battalion competitions

BATTALION boys: The boys from 1st Largs Boys Brigade company section are pictured here with their winning cups and medals for various battalion competitions

Memories from the Largs and Millport News of 2004

Pollen bloom around edges of water on coastline spotted this morning

Pollen bloom around edges of water on coastline spotted this morning

Theory about mysterious 'yellow slick' substance around west coastal waters

Whale tracking event coming to Clyde

Whale tracking event coming to Clyde

Find out more about Whale Track at public drop-in events in Largs and Inverkip

Back to 1975: Brisbane Queen presentation

Back to 1975: Brisbane Queen presentation

Looking back to the Brisbane Queen festival in 1975

Highland trip: 1st Largs Boys Brigade hobbies class visited Mull, Morven and Iona as part of their study topic.

Highland trip: 1st Largs Boys Brigade hobbies class visited Mull, Morven and Iona as part of their study topic.

From the Archives: Memories of Largs Boys Brigade from 20 years ago

Roadworks for district this coming week

Roadworks for district this coming week

Drivers warned over several sets of A78 roadworks in the coming days

Jimmy Law: Hilarious take on Scottish life

Jimmy Law: Hilarious take on Scottish life

Clubs and societies

Largs Probus Club's members hear a hilarous take on Scottish life from Jimmy

Scottish Water is to spend £2m replacing pipework in the Skelmorlie area

Scottish Water is to spend £2m replacing pipework in the Skelmorlie area

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Major £2m spend revealed to ensure more reliable water supply in Skelmorlie

Councillor Shaun Macaulay, inset, said North Ayrshire officials were working hard to provide extra support for teachers in the face of a rise in violence in the classroom

Councillor Shaun Macaulay, inset, said North Ayrshire officials were working hard to provide extra support for teachers in the face of a rise in violence in the classroom

Local government

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Concern over huge increase in violence in North Ayrshire's classrooms

Gerry McDonald is calling for average speed cameras to be introduced on the A78 north of Largs

Gerry McDonald is calling for average speed cameras to be introduced on the A78 north of Largs

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Fresh calls made for average speed cameras on 'race track' road near Largs

A beacon will be lit at Skelmorlie's Secret Bunker to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

A beacon will be lit at Skelmorlie's Secret Bunker to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Beacon to be lit near Largs this June to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Lambing season: Reminder to countryside walkers

Lambing season: Reminder to countryside walkers

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Don't be tempted by a cute photo-op: Plea to public over newborn lambs and calves

Daniela Nardini starred in This Life drama on BBC2 in 1998

Daniela Nardini starred in This Life drama on BBC2 in 1998

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It's 28 years today since Daniela Nardini's iconic role in BBC legal drama

The Scouts found the coin while planting trees

The Scouts found the coin while planting trees

Youngsters shocked to uncover coin from 1909 with face of King Edward VII

Election pledge: More police is a key priority for North Ayrshire

Election pledge: More police is a key priority for North Ayrshire

Election pledge for over two dozen more police officers in North Ayrshire

Memories of Escape Bowling Alley: Largs Scouts ventured out and about for a spot of ten pin bowling. The boys were a knockout at the bowling alley

Memories of Escape Bowling Alley: Largs Scouts ventured out and about for a spot of ten pin bowling. The boys were a knockout at the bowling alley

From the Archives: Memories of Escape bowling alley in Largs from 20 years ago

A big deal! Solara satellite arrives in Largs in 1984

A big deal! Solara satellite arrives in Largs in 1984

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Looking back on the day satellite television came to Largs 40 years ago

Boom town: Extraordinary price increases in Largs

Boom town: Extraordinary price increases in Largs

Latest figures show Largs area property market remains buoyant

Largs heavy metal band, Midlife Crisis, were making a real comeback in 2004 with their classic rock numbers which saw them play in a series of local gigs, and still perform locally now as simply 'Crisis'

Largs heavy metal band, Midlife Crisis, were making a real comeback in 2004 with their classic rock numbers which saw them play in a series of local gigs, and still perform locally now as simply 'Crisis'

From the Archives: Memories of 'Midlife Crisis' band from 20 years ago in 2004

Statistics show a sharp contrast in the performance of trains to Largs (left) and Wemyss Bay (right)

Statistics show a sharp contrast in the performance of trains to Largs (left) and Wemyss Bay (right)

New figures show sharp contrast in Largs and Inverclyde train performance

A warm welcome for the first electric train to Largs in February 1987

A warm welcome for the first electric train to Largs in February 1987

From the Archives: Vikings and Brisbane Queen welcomed electric trains to Largs

The Skelmorlie Scouts' clothes sale took place over three days

The Skelmorlie Scouts' clothes sale took place over three days

Scouts Scotland

IN PICTURES: Skelmorlie Scouts put 'fun' into fundraiser at clothes sale

Three libraries in North Ayrshire are offering a winter clothing rail

Three libraries in North Ayrshire are offering a winter clothing rail

Three libraries in North Ayrshire offer 'winter clothing rail' for people in need

Letter to the Editor: NSPCC Children of Alcoholics week

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