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Police clamp down on criminals

Police have declared war on criminals with a two week clamp-down on some of Irvine’s most prolific crimes.Read

Fairtrade Fortnight hits Kilwinning

Fairtrade Fortnight is coming to Kilwinning.Read

Payday loan fight

The fight against Payday loans in Kilwinning continues as a special campaign rolls into town next week.Read

Outrage at bedroom tax plans

Irvine is to host a public meeting calling for support to campaign against the ‘bedroom tax’ being introduced in North Ayrshire.Read

Magnum proposals are "flawed" claims ex-planning officer

Controversial plans for the new Magnum were released last week.Read

Horsemeat scandal inspires Herald reporter to road-test the Vegan lifestyle - but not furlong

What better time to be vegan than right now, in the midst of horseburger-gate?Read

Green homes set for Irvine

Green home improvements are set to change the way energy is used across Irvine.Read

Police reassure residents after wardens cut

Police have reassured people across North Ayrshire after council cuts to the community wardens service.Read

£1.4m boost for Kilwinning head injury unit

A Kilwinning day care service that provides rehabilitation for people who have suffered a head injury is to be given a £1.4million investment.Read

Former Broomlands PTA head jailed for child porn images

A FORMER head of the PTA at Broomlands Primary School in Irvine has been jailed for three years after he was caught with more than 11,000 images of children being raped and abused.Read

Former Broomlands PTA head jailed for child porn images

A FORMER head of the PTA at Broomlands Primary School in Irvine has been jailed for three years after he was caught with more than 11,000 images of children being raped and abused.Read

Former Broomlands PTA head jailed for child porn images

A FORMER head of the PTA at Broomlands Primary School in Irvine has been jailed for three years after he was caught with more than 11,000 images of children being raped and abused.Read

Sponsor steps in for midnight walk

Preparations are well under way for the Ayrshire Hospice’s Midnight Walk.Read

Actor follows Sinatra's lead in Guys & Dolls role

Irvine actor Alan Maclean is set to follow in Frank Sinatra’s footsteps as he plays a lead role in the hit musical Guys and Dolls.Read

St Winning’s pupil Ross Steel is eight years old and in primary 4.

“I’m not a big fan of love, so I don’t think I’ll be sending one this year or ever!”Read

Irvine's first flash mob hits the Rivergate

Four beauty therapy students took part in Irvine’s first ever flash mob.Read

Ardrossan to Kilmarnock bus route changes

One of North Ayrshire’s popular bus routes is set for major changes.Read

MP pledges to help end WWII veterans' long wait for recognition.

An MP has pledged to help two Second World War veterans end their long awaited recognition for serving on the Arctic Convoys.Read

Smokers to get extra support

Hospitals in Ayrshire are giving additional support to patients to help them stop smoking.Read

Haggis suppers all round!

Pupils at Blacklands Primary in Kilwinning tucked into haggis, neeps and tatties as they enjoyed their Burns Supper celebrations.Read

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