Distilleries forced to shut as island faces fuel crisis
The two distilleries on Arran were forced to shutdown production last week because they ran out of fuel. The post Distilleries forced to shut as island faces fuel crisis appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 07, 2022
Saturday 16th February 2002 The post Arran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 07, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleDepleted Arran side succumb to Irvine CSC
Last Sunday’s game against Irvine CSC was hampered by the team’s ability to raise a full compliment of players who could compete in an away match. This, coupled with an on-form Irvine side, resulted in...
View ArticleTwo arrests after first use of TASER
The use of the non-lethal device comes less than four months after police officers on Arran were issued with the devices for the first time. The post Two arrests after first use of TASER appeared first...
View ArticleAt-risk groups encouraged to get seasonal flu vaccine
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is encouraging everyone eligible to have their flu vaccine if they have not already done so. The post At-risk groups encouraged to get seasonal flu vaccine appeared first on...
View ArticleCooriedoon campaigners step up fight with petition
A petition trying to save Cooriedoon Care Home has attracted nearly 1,200 signatures since it was launched last month. The post Cooriedoon campaigners step up fight with petition appeared first on...
View ArticleThird showing of Belfast at Screen Machine
The Screen Machine is back in Brodick this weekend with a host of new blockbuster cinema releases. The post Third showing of Belfast at Screen Machine appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleSaltire Society to learn about Ossian and Malvina on Arran
The Arran branch of the Saltire Society will benefit from a source of local knowledge next week when Charles Currie will be the guest speaker at their meeting. The post Saltire Society to learn about...
View ArticleHockey pitch damaged by vandals
Thoughtless vandals have caused significant damage to the recently renovated hockey astroturf pitch at Ormidale Park. The post Hockey pitch damaged by vandals appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBrodick mum at her wits’ end with ferry disruption
A young mum from Brodick is at her wits end with ferry disruption and NHS cancellations that have delayed her young sons hospital appointment eight times. The post Brodick mum at her wits’ end with...
View ArticleArran answered When Scotland Called to spur national team
Arran is featured on a new song aimed at helping inspire the Scottish football team to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar later this year. The post Arran answered When Scotland Called to spur national...
View ArticleWullie to represent Arran at Scottish Nursery Final
Winner of the local nursery league, the Alba Cup and Hirsel Trophy, Wully Stevenson and his dog Dusk will now go on to represent Arran and Kintyre at the Scottish Nursery Final. The post Wullie to...
View ArticleLent events at St Margaret’s, Whiting Bay
The Rev Barry Roberts is joining the Scottish Episcopal Church of St Margaret's in Whiting Bay for Lent and Easter this year starting on Ash Wednesday March 2. The post Lent events at St Margaret’s,...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 08, 2022
Readers' opinion The post Arran Banner letters – week 08, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleHigh winds and snow hammer Arran as winter storms bite
Arran felt the full brunt of Storm Franklin at the start of the week when high winds and snow caused widespread damage and disruption during a 'perfect storm' of events. The post High winds and snow...
View ArticleAnnouncements – 25th February, 2022
DEATH Latona – Gilbert James Gillies Peacefully at home on the 19th February 2022. Much loved husband of Eileen, a loving dad to the late Clifford, Ewan and Heather, also a much loved papa, brother,...
View ArticleNow’s time to consider a career in the Civil Service
Forget bowler hats and briefcases, the Civil Service has moved on from the days of Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey Appleby in TV sitcom Yes Minister. The modern Civil Service is a vibrant and varied...
View ArticleHave lessons been learnt?
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View ArticleLittle egret getting familiar with Lamlash Bay
In comparison to last January, January 2022 was warmer and drier. The mean temperature was 3.7 degrees higher. The rainfall was about 30 per cent less. The post Little egret getting familiar with...
View ArticleModern Apprenticeships are a fine old tradition. See more in this weeks Oban...
The greatest investment a country can make in its future is in the education of its young people, because they ARE the future. See this weeks Oban Times for your full guide to Scottish Apprenticeship...
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