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Sign up for Race for Life

Women are being asked to be inspired by Mother’s Day this weekend and sign up to take part in Race for Life.Read

Irvine's newest band under no illusion

When three young Irvine lads met each other at church, they never expected to form Irvine’s newest band.Read

83-year-old to complete 5k for charity

Super woman Nora Harris, 83, is set to complete a 5k for charity.Read

schools jump to it

Irvine schools have signed up to Jump To It over the next few weeks.Read

Residents slam loathed bedroom tax at public meeting.

North Ayrshire Council should make a stand and refuse to evict anyone who falls into debt when the bedroom tax comes into force in April.Read

MSP pledges her support to Earth Hour

Residents are being encouraged to “switch off” in support of WWF’s Earth Hour on March 23.Read

MP urges Chancellor to take action on fuel duty

A staggering 80p per litre of fuel goes to the UK Government – hitting the poorest across North Ayrshire the hardest.Read

Kilwinning youngsters help MSP raise unemployment issues at Holyrood

An MSP last week visited Kilwinning’s PLAYZ hub to help youngsters into employment.Read

National basketball team heads to North Ayrshire

Scotland’s national basketball team set up home in North Ayrshire at the weekend.Read

Couple say Si! to new venture

Irvine hoteliers Malcolm and Karen Simpson are all smiles as they celebrate the opening of their latest venture, Si! Restaurant and bar.Read

Glebe child snatch attempt

The hunt for a man who tried to snatch a child after school has been stepped up.Read

Aircraft company's staff parachute for charity

Staff at an Irvine aircraft company are set to dive out of a plane for charity.Read

It's been a blast folks but all things must come to an end

They say all good things must come to an end.Read

Mother's Day is my inspiration

It seems appropriate that I decided to stop my column this week as it’s Mother’s Day and for me, my late mum - like for so many children - was my biggest inspiration.Read

Bodywork Fitness Column

It’s almost March and that is great because that’s when spring starts with its light nights.Read

Linda Brandon tells us about her life

Linda Brandon has worked for North Ayrshire’s Victim Support for 17 years. Here, she tells us about her life.Read

Firemen to hold a charity dinner

The Fire Fighters Charity is holding a fundraising evening in Irvine in April.Read

MSP: Veterans may suffer from housing benefit cuts

Housing benefit cuts by the UK Government will hit veterans hard as they return to civilian life following military numbers being slashed.Read

Mediums at the temple

The Kilwinning Temple of Light Spiritualist Church meets every Wednesday in Nethermains Hall.Read

Petition launched to protest unpopular Bedroom Tax

A petition has been launched in protest at the Tories’ unpopular Bedroom Tax.Read

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