Stewart McConnell

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North Ayrshire taxi drivers land in bother after smoking in cabs

4 days ago | largsandmillportnews.com | Stewart McConnell

Two North Ayrshire taxi drivers appeared before the committee (Image: Newsquest) SMOKING in cabs landed two taxi drivers in bother at North Ayrshire Council's licensing committee. Graham Brown appeared on a taxi licensing breach at the meeting on Wednesday, May 7. Drew Robertson, civic licensing standards officer, said: “Mr Brown failed to adhere to North Ayrshire licensing conditions on smoking policy.
Bugler pays tribute to great grandfather during VE Day anniversary

4 days ago | irvinetimes.com | Stewart McConnell

Christy Kerr helped pay tribute to her great grandfather (Image: LDR) BUGLER Christy Kerr helped pay tribute to her great-grandfather and other Second World War dead on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Christy, a member of the United Church of Irvine, was enlisted by the Royal British Legion to play the Last Post at the VE Day anniversary service as we remembered victory on the European front.
VE Day commemorations get underway in North Ayrshire

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stewart McConnell

Ayrshire town salutes the fallen on VE Day anniversary. The sacrifices of many North Ayrshire people who fought in the Second World War were remembered on a landmark anniversary today. Thursday, May 8 marks 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe, when the guns fell silent and people took to the streets to celebrate peace and mourn those who would not return home.
South Lanarkshire councillors united over future of Hamilton Accies

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stewart McConnell

The club, who were relegated to League One last week, announced they were planning to move to Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld. United councillors are battling to ensure Hamilton Accies remain in the town after shock plans were revealed to re-locate. The club, who were relegated to League One last week, announced they were planning to move to Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld.
Special events in North Ayrshire to mark 80 year VE Day anniversary

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stewart McConnell

Local residents will commemorate the end of World War Two. Special events are being held in Irvine on Thursday - the 80th anniversary of VE Day - which signalled the end of World War Two in Europe. Coastwatch Scotland (Irvine) have drawn up a programme of events to mark the landmark day, which is being commemorated across Scotland, the UK and Europe. Proceedings get underway at 9am with the raising of the flag at the front shore car park on Harbourside.
Schedule of events as Irvine commemorates VE Day 80th anniversary

1 week ago | irvinetimes.com | Stewart McConnell

A full schedule of events is planned to commemorate VE Day in Irvine (Image: Archive) A NUMBER of special events are being held in Irvine this week to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The town's Coastwatch Scotland group have drawn up a full schedule to mark the landmark occasion on May 8, which signalled the end of World War Two in Europe. Proceedings get underway at 9am on Thursday with a flag raising at the front shore car park on the harbourside.
Changes coming to Saltcoats newsagents after licensing plans given green light

1 week ago | ayrshire-today.co.uk | Stewart McConnell

Changes are coming to Wylie's newsagents after licensing approval was gained (Image: Street View) CHANGES are coming at a newsagents' shop in Saltcoats after its licensing plans were given the green light. Wylie's on Springvale Street will now be changing name to Springvale Food Wine Stores and is to be open longer after gaining approval from North Ayrshire Council's licensing board. The Saltcoats business appeared in front of the board having applied for a licence variation.
Changes coming to Saltcoats newsagents after licensing plans given green light

1 week ago | ardrossanherald.com | Stewart McConnell

Changes are coming to Wylie's newsagents after licensing approval was gained (Image: Street View) CHANGES are coming at a newsagents' shop in Saltcoats after its licensing plans were given the green light. Wylie's on Springvale Street will now be changing name to Springvale Food Wine Stores and is to be open longer after gaining approval from North Ayrshire Council's licensing board. The Saltcoats business appeared in front of the board having applied for a licence variation.
Workers who lost their lives honoured during special day of remembrance

1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Stewart McConnell

A special wreath-laying ceremony was held at South Lanarkshire Council’s headquarters Workers who lost their lives on the job were honoured during a special day of remembrance. International Workers’ Memorial Day is commemorated each year by trade unions across the world. It remembers those who have lost their lives at work, as well as those who have suffered injury, illness or disease through their employment.
Plans launched for battery storage site at Scottish tourist attraction

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Stewart McConnell

Elmya are seeking feedback from residents on its proposals (Image: Visit Scotland) MAJOR new plans are being launched for a green energy scheme at a major tourist attraction in Largs. Renewable energy developer Elmya hopes the ambitious project at Kelburn Estate will help boost the facility and businesses in the surrounding area as the fight to tackle climate change goes on across North Ayrshire and beyond.