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Arran music festival halted by power cuts
The 84th Arran Music Festival was cut short by the heavy snow and power cuts that disrupted the whole island but the first two days were captured by the Arran Banner in photos. See the Banner edition...
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Arran’s snow heroes!
There are stories of heroism, stoicism, community spirit and government response in the Arran Banner following the battle the island has faced since blizzards hit on March 22 2013 and the power went...
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Lamlash pupils prepare time capsule
Lamlash Primary School has been asked to prepare a time capsule for the newly named St Molio Park housing scheme at Benlister. See what will be included in the capsule in the Arran Banner, March 30...
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Arran gets mains electricity power restored
All customers Arran had their power restored throughout the course of Thursday, with a few hiccups along the way. Plans on Friday March 29 were to move supplies from mobile generation to the main...
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Sannox Christian Centre bell will ring for Easter
One again, this Easter Sunday the bell will ring at Sannox, a year after the bell was last rung at Sannox Church to celebrate the start of a restoration project. See the whole story in the Arran Banner...
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David runs for Marie Cure Cancer
Former Corrie man David Allsop will be running the Edinburgh Marathon, raising money for Marie Curie Cancer, in memory of his girlfriend Deborah Hanlon. See more in the Arran Banner, April 6 and 13...
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‘Snow’ place for spring yet
Three weeks after the havoc of snow storms on the west coast of Arran, feet-thick drifts of snow are still present in some places, like Penrioch. The Arran Banner edition of April 13 2013 carries more...
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Emergency generators remain in place on Arran
The large Aggreko mobile generators brought to Arran during the recent all-island power blackout will remain in place for another few months. Find out why in the Arran Banner edition of April 13 2013...
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Tears of laughter at Whiting Bay Hall
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as tears of hilarity rolled down faces at Whiting Bay Hall during the second Arran Comedy Fest. Read more about the event in the Arran Banner edition of April 13...
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James gets into the swing at Brodick
James Browning James Browning has just taken over at Brodick Golf Club as the new club professional. He is also running the shop for Stewart Smith, the PGA Professional who took over the business in...
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Arran donors give lifesaving blood
Islanders like Rachel Sim from Lamlash turned out at Arran High School on Sunday to give blood. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service visits the island this time every year and many island...
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Arran’s nearest rivals win rugby sevens
Ardrossan RFC successfully defended their Arran Rugby Sevens title after winning it for the second year in a row on Saturday, April 13 2013. Seven teams from Arran and the rest of Scotland took part in...
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Villagers up in arms over youth hostel alcohol licence
‘The report in last week’s Banner about Lochranza Youth Hostel applying for an alcohol licence has really put the cat among the pigeons,’ says Wren Gentleman of Larkspur. ‘We are very unhappy about the...
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Co-op boost local charity’s funds
Members of the Arran Coastguard were one of three charities delighted to accept a cheque from the Co-operative store in Brodick. Pick up a copy of the Arran Banner edition of April 20 2013 to see...
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Arran says ‘thank you’ to SSE workers
A month after Arran suffered its worst power cuts for a generation islanders have shown their gratitude to SSE engineers and sub-contractors who work tirelessly to reconnect the power supply. Read the...
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Arran Music Festival enjoys final notes
The rescheduled finale of the 84th Arran Music Festival finally took place on Friday April 19 2013 and competitors gathered at Arran High School until late in the evening for the classes. For all the...
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Arran butcher in final of apprentice of the year
Young apprentice Peter MacKay from The Arran Butcher has made it through to the 2013 Final of Young Scottish Butcher of the Year. See the Arran Banner edition of April 27 2013 or on line at...
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Paisley edge out Arran
Arran RFC were beaten 10-8 at home by Paisley on Saturday April 21 in a disappointing game at Ormidale Park in Brodick. Pick up the Arran Banner edition of April 27 2013 for the full match report. Also...
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Brodick Castle welcomes summer additions
Tanya Guthrie Meet Tanya Guthrie in the Arran Banner edition of April 27 2013 – she’s the newest member of staff at Brodick Castle – and find out about the latest addition to the castle too. Get the...
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Power company asks for feedback
Following the snow storms which left Arran without power for days, Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution are looking for feedback from those affected. To find out where a series of public...
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