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War heroes' 68-year wait for medal has finally ended

Two Second World War heroes who have waited nearly 70 years for the Arctic Star medal will finally be decorated during a prestigious ceremony this week.Read

Campaigners submit Magnum petitions

Save the Magnum campaigners last week submitted a petition listing thousands of people who want to save the leisure centre from being axed.Read

Hairdresser up for two awards

An Irvine beauty salon is in the running for two hairdressing awards.Read

Dreghorn Primary celebrates official opening with Education Minister

Dreghorn Primary School celebrated its official opening last week with the arrival of a special guest.Read

Brownings scoop top bakery award

Brownings the Bakers’ Killie pie has scooped a top bakery award.Read

St Luke's nursery is saved

North Ayrshire Council has listened to parents’ pleas to save St Luke’s nursery.Read

Alex Maxwell is 10 years old and in p5.

“If I had to choose a team I would say that Dortmund might win this.Read

Coach turns businesses around

It is not often that someone tells you that you have saved their life.Read

Battle of the bands at Rivergate

Battle of the bands returns to the Rivergate this summer to find Irvine’s next rock star.Read

Scott goes the extra mile for charity

Irvine squaddie Scott Brown has been praised for his outstanding fundraising efforts.Read

Former world cycling champ calls for safer cycling

Former world cycling champion Graeme Obree led thousands of cyclists to Holyrood to call for funding for cycling safety this week.Read

It’s smiles all round

Dental services have been praised after positive figures emerged this week.Read

Bins brighten up rail station

Coloured recycling bins have popped up at Irvine’s train station.Read

Crohns group

The Crohn’s and Colitis Ayrshire and Arran Group is meeting next week.Read

MP slams cuts to bus service

Residents have continued to react angrily to cuts to vital bus services.Read

Four North Ayrshire schools cost £12m per year

Four North Ayrshire schools are costing over £12 million a year to run.Read

Champion strongwomen head to town

A champion strongwoman is bringing the world’s most powerful women to town later on this month.Read

Irvine man in 1000 mile cycle to German festival

Cycling to Germany to be greeted by some frightened rabbits may sound bizarre to some, but not to Alan Morton.Read

Young magician scoops three magic awards

A young magician is making his competitors wish they could perform a vanishing act from the stage.Read

Top gong won by hotel in Irvine

The awards keep piling up for Menzies Irvine.Read

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