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Travelling public get the chance to air their views
The public will get another chance to have their say on the new pier, the new ferry and other travel concerns for Arran at a meeting to be held later this month. Read the full story in the January 2,...
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County Carpets lift first charity cup
The inaugural charity football match between County Carpets and Armitage Groundworks took place at Sandbraes Park in Whiting Bay on Sunday. Read the full story in the January 2, 2015 edition of the...
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Arran cyclists ready for new challenges
Three Arran cycling groups joined for a friendly meet up at the newly refurbished Pierhead Tavern in Lamalsh after a post-Christmas cycle taking in various routes around the island. Read the full...
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Council making progress but faces a challenging year ahead
The year just past has been one of remarkable progress in North Ayrshire. Read the full story in the January 9, 2015 edition of the Arran Banner by clicking here. The post Council making progress but...
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Lamlash Co-op shuts for 10 week refurbishment
The Co-operative Food store in Lamlash will close today (Saturday) at 8pm for 10 weeks to complete a major refurbishment which will see the store double in size. Read the full story in the January 9,...
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Arran search and rescue now in civilian hands
The Royal Navy’s HMS Gannet search and rescue helicopter service in Scotland has been officially replaced by a civilian-run team at Prestwick Airport. Read the full story in the January 9, 2015...
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What now for the Fisherman’s Walk?
Anxious residents of Brodick were this week asking: ‘What now for the Fisherman’s Walk?’ Read the full story in the January 9, 2015 edition of the Arran Banner by clicking here. The post What now for...
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Arran curlers prepare for inter-island competition
Arran curlers were once again in action at Greenacres, Howwood last Friday preparing for their participation in the Inter Island Cup on January 27. Read the full story in the January 23, 2015 edition...
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Consultation brings locality partnerships one step closer
Brodick Hall opened its doors last October to host the very first information roadshow on locality partnerships. The roadshow formed part of a much wider, nine-week consultation on North Ayrshire...
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New training to inspire a passion for Arran
The new tourism training initiative developed by VisitArran and its training partners held its first training session at the Douglas Hotel to a large audience of island employees last Tuesday. Read...
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Busy time for broadband providers
ConnectArran has been busy in the background over the festive period, focusing on two key projects. Read the full story in the January 23, 2015 edition of the Arran Banner by clicking here. The post...
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Calm and stormy waters at island ferry meeting
There were periods of calm and others of stormy weather during Monday night’s ferry meeting at Brodick Hall. Read the full story in the January 23, 2015 edition of the Arran Banner by clicking here....
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Trust support sees major coastal way improvements
Major improvements have been made to the Arran Coastal Way route on the West Coast. Read the full story in the February 6, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Trust support sees major coastal...
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Warning as Corrie road is closed
The main road between Brodick and Corrie is being shut twice a day until at least next Thursday. Read the full story in the February 6, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Warning as Corrie road...
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Forestry fully committed to timber slipway at Machrie
Despite continuing opposition from residents in Machrie, the Forestry Commission is pressing ahead with plans for a timber transfer station on the west coast of the island, it emerged this week. Read...
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Building your own home
This week free inside The Arran Banner, find your comprehensive guide to self- build, from finding land to furnishing. The post Building your own home appeared first on The Arran Banner.
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Arran curlers take part in contest after 60 year gap
Arran curlers have competed at the Inter Island Cup after a 60 year hiatus. Read the full story in the February 6, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Arran curlers take part in contest after...
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Arran Ladies are winning in the rain despite torrential downpour
The Arran ladies Hockey team have risen to second place in the league after a home win against Loch Lomond on Saturday night in atrocious conditions. Storm Imogen dumped huge amounts of water on the...
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Erin gets in tune for Parkinson’s charity
Young fiddle player Erin McNiven has raised £331 for the Isle of Arran Parkinson Support Group with a sponsored fiddleathon held at the Lamlash Fire Station last week. The amount raised included a £200...
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Labour angry but council vote to accept funding deal
Councillors on North Ayrshire Council this week accepted the Scottish government’s funding deal ahead of setting the budget next week. Read the full story in the February 13, 2015 edition of The Arran...
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