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Irvine Herald news for 18 January 2013

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Vineburgh singing sensation to wow crowds at London O2 Arena Jan 18 2013

A singing sensation discovered at the Vineburgh Community Centre will take to the stage this Saturday at London’s O2 Arena as a finalist in a music competition.Read

Lorraine Howard column Jan 18 2013

This week’s weakness is the glamorous world of the awards’ show.Read

Funeral of Chief Reporter Lex Brown Jan 18 2013

The funeral of former chief reporter Lex Brown will tak e place on Monday, January 21 at Bourtreehill Relief Parish Church at 1.30pm.Read

Paul's hopes for business venture Jan 18 2013

A former golf pro is using his years of experience to take the sport to the community and give people the chance to try a new approach to the game.Read

Lila and Lola off to New York Jan 18 2013

Business partners and best friends Janet Wilson and Miche Clarke are the latest company to be signed up by Sir Tom Hunter’s Entrepreneurial Spark.Read

MP Katy Clark slams UK Government support for drones exports to Israel Jan 18 2013

North Ayshire and Arran MP Katy Clark has slammed the ongoing support by the UK Government of selling drones to Israel, which it uses to “monitor the continuing risk of rocket attacks from Gaza”.Read

Behind the counter with Small Talk Jan 18 2013

In our brand new business feature we go behind the counter of a local business that has proved that best friends can make great business partners.Read

Big cat sighting in Irvine Jan 18 2013

Despite incidents being down by half, big cat sightings are alive and well in Irvine.Read

Billionaire lauds primary for entrepreneurial flare Jan 18 2013

Ayrshire entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter congratulated Springside Primary on raising thousands of pounds through his enterprise company.Read

MP hits out at Foodbanks Jan 18 2013

An MP’s criticism over foodbanks has been met with a backlash from foodbank organisers.Read

Squaddie Scott starts kids bootcamp Jan 18 2013

Ex-squaddie Scott Brown is set to use his military training to start a new bootcamp fitness club for KIDS.Read

Millionaire Tom Hunter does It's My Life Jan 18 2013

Homegrown billionaire Sir Tom Hunter used to sell shoes out of a van in Irvine before making his millions – this is his life:Read

Friends plan to conquer every Munro in 37 days Jan 18 2013

A Stevenston man and his friend are set to attempt a hillwalking world record.Read

Local navy hero finally wins recognition from UK government Jan 18 2013

An Irvine war hero has spoken of his delight in finally being recognised for his vital contribution during the Second World War in providing crucial supplies to Russian allies.Read

Liza and Lola off to the States Jan 18 2013

Entertaining maids Liza and Lola are heading to New York in a bid to make a name for themselves on Broadway.Read

Irvine photographer secures funding for US trip to help boost creative industry in Scotland Jan 18 2013

A local photographer has secured the trip of a lifetime following a grant awarded to him to travel around the United States for a month to learn about the country’s photography industry.Read

Bodywork Fitness Column Jan 18 2013

Hello folks, I must say it’s been a great week for the whole fitness team after our supplement in the Irvine Herald last week.Read

Students hit back at college cuts proposal Jan 18 2013

The Irvine Herald revealed in the past few weeks that James Watt College had to turn away thousands of students for courses because of budget cuts.Read

Sign up and play your part in making Glasgow Commonwealth Games a success Jan 18 2013

If you have been struggling to motivate yourself to carry on with that New Year pledge to take up exercise, a unique opportunity awaits you.Read

Teacher writes new book Jan 18 2013

Irvine Royal Academy teacher and author Dane Love has just published his new book ‘Ayrshire Then and Now’.Read

Ayrshire Hospice's Splash 'n' Dash set for February Jan 18 2013

Ayrshire Hospice staff are encouraging North Ayrshire locals to raise funds for their hospice by going for a dip in the Clyde.Read

Local MP votes against Government’s Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill Jan 18 2013

Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran, Katy Clark, has voted against government proposals to cap annual rises in working age benefit.Read

Nicola Sturgeon encourages residents to "drop a glass size" in 2013 Jan 18 2013

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is calling on women in Irvine to kickstart 2013 with a healthy resolution to “drop a glass size” and cut back on their alcohol intake, following a new initiative launched by the Scottish Government.Read

Elderly care set for shake-up Jan 18 2013

North Ayrshire residents are being asked to shape the future of health and social care as part of a shake-up of elderly care.Read

Coffee shop is perfect place for slimmers Jan 18 2013

Owners of an Irvine coffee shop renowned for its vast selection of cakes have introduced low-calorie alternatives to some of their menu to meet the demand of slimming customers.Read