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Rural campaigners warn new laws could lead to more wildfires like Arran's

6 days ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

2 1/1 THE Scottish Government have been warned the country could face more wildfires unless they change their approach to the controlled burning of heather and grasslands. Just days after a wildfire on Arran was finally extinguished, organisations claimed politicians needed to introduce a better approach to muirburn licensing. Muirburning is the controlled burning of moorland vegetation and is often carried out by land managers.
Kilwinning service for kids with complex needs gets glowing inspection report

6 days ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

The Muirfield Place facility in Kilwinning (Image: Street View) A KILWINNING service for children and young adults with complex additional support needs has won praise after a visit from inspectors. Muirfield Outreach Support Service was ranked "very good" for both supporting wellbeing and its staff team following a visit from the Care Inspectorate.
Ardrossan Harbour campaigners urge ScotGov to stop delaying and start delivering

6 days ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

Ardrossan Harbour (Image: Peter Ribbeck) CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Ardrossan Harbour say they're "deeply disappointed" with the lack of information and action over the Scottish Government's bid to buy the troubled port. They warned the absence of ferries from Ardrossan was causing "a real and damaging impact" on both Arran and the mainland town. And they called on the government to "stop delaying and start delivering".
Thugs assaulted fellow teen before he was stabbed by 14-year-old boy

1 week ago | ardrossanherald.com | Murray Grayston

Jamie Nesbitt was one of two teens who admitted attacking the victim - only moments before he was stabbed by another youth (Image: Street View/Facebook) TWO young thugs from Stevenston assaulted a fellow teenager after a fallout - only moments before he was 'stabbed' by a boy aged 14. The pair punched and kicked the teen - who was just 17 at the time - after he was attacked "from the blindside" with a baton.
Arran on the world map after being awarded official Global Geopark status

1 week ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

Arran is now an official UNESCO Global Geopark (Image: VisitArran) ARRAN has been awarded official Global Geopark status by UNESCO. It means worldwide recognition of the geology on the island, which has been providing a habitat for humans and nature for thousands of years. Arran's microclimate also plays a major factor in the island's local produce, from whisky to toiletries.
Take on the jousting knights at Ardrossan Castle's big Easter event

1 week ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

Easter fun planned at Ardrossan Castle (Image: Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society) FAMILIES are being invited to celebrate Easter Sunday at Ardrossan Castle this weekend. The Castle Heritage Society has organised plenty of fun for adults and wee ones, including a jousting knights event. You will also get the chance to roll your decorated eggs down the castle hill this Sunday, April 21.
Saltcoats barber 'in disbelief' as she achieves dream of opening own shop

1 week ago | ardrossanherald.com | Murray Grayston

Sheona Miller has opened up her own barber shop in Saltcoats. (Image: Staff) A SALTCOATS barber says she is still in disbelief after achieving her "dream". At the start of last month, Sheona Miller was able to open her own shop within the town centre. It is something which she has always had aspirations of doing and decided that now was the perfect chance to take the leap.
Harbour takeover talks 'ongoing' as task force meets for first time in a year

1 week ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop, inset, and Ardrossan Harbour (Image: Newsquest) THE Ardrossan Harbour Task Force met for the first time in almost a year today - and was told that a buyout of the port by the Scottish Government is very much still on the cards. It was officially confirmed that negotiations between the Scottish Government and harbour owners Peel Ports over a takeover of the harbour are continuing.
Up to 3,000 Orange Order members expected for North Ayrshire Boyne parade

1 week ago | ardrossanherald.com | Murray Grayston

Last year's parade took place in Gourock (Image: Alex Craig) THOUSANDS of Orange Order members are set to parade through North Ayrshire this summer. The County Grand Orange Lodge of Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Argyll has submitted a notice to North Ayrshire Council to hold a public procession in Kilbirnie on Saturday, June 28. The event has been organised to celebrate the 335th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Between 2,500 and 3,000 walkers are expected to attend the event.
Police plea to help find missing teenager last seen in Kilwinning

1 week ago | ardrossanherald.com | Neil Smith

Callum Moore has been reported missing (Image: Police Scotland) POLICE have appealed for help in finding a missing teenager who was last seen in Kilwinning. Callum Moore, from Paisley, was last seen at around 8am on Wednesday, April 16 in the North Ayrshire town. The 16-year-old is described as white, five feet three in height, with a slim build, green eyes, and short brown hair.