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Weekly newspaper out every Wednesday, covering the Three Towns of Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston, as well as Kilbirnie, Dalry, Beith, Kilwinning and West Kilbride. Contact us by emailing [email protected]. For advertising enquiries please email: [email protected].

"The gesture of thanks wasn't welcomed by the shop assistant."
25/01/2025

"The gesture of thanks wasn't welcomed by the shop assistant."

A man who stole from two shops throughout North Ayrshire has been sentenced.

It will be a poignant day
25/01/2025

It will be a poignant day

Three Towns Legion members to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with service in Saltcoats on Monday

A quick reminder before work gets underway! 👇
25/01/2025

A quick reminder before work gets underway! 👇

Part of a busy route through North Ayrshire is to be closed later this month while "significant roadworks" take place.

“They should put a warning out about drinking in Saltcoats, it seems to be a very dangerous occupation.”
25/01/2025

“They should put a warning out about drinking in Saltcoats, it seems to be a very dangerous occupation.”

A thug has been jailed after knocking a man to the ground with one punch - causing him to strike his head off concrete.

"Shock collars cause totally unnecessary pain and suffering to dogs!"
25/01/2025

"Shock collars cause totally unnecessary pain and suffering to dogs!"

Green MSP angered as Scottish Parliament reject bid to ban shock collars for dogs

A jam-packed list!
25/01/2025

A jam-packed list!

Every planning application submitted in North Ayrshire this week

25/01/2025
Amazing home with spectacular views!
25/01/2025

Amazing home with spectacular views!

Beautiful detached villa on Arran, surrounded by 6.5 acres of woodland and with spectacular views is just on the market for offers over £525,000.

A stunning view of Ardrossan - in the calm before yesterday's storm 😅📸 - Jazza McGinn
25/01/2025

A stunning view of Ardrossan - in the calm before yesterday's storm 😅

📸 - Jazza McGinn

Arran housing survey to launch
25/01/2025

Arran housing survey to launch

Arran taskforce want residents to share their views to help shape housing provision on the island

Officers detected a strong smell of cannabis from the vehicle
25/01/2025

Officers detected a strong smell of cannabis from the vehicle

A woman who drove in Kilwinning whilst "unfit through drink or drugs" has been handed 10 penalty points on her licence.

"Although it only took eight months to raise the funds for the original church building, it took us from July 2021 until...
25/01/2025

"Although it only took eight months to raise the funds for the original church building, it took us from July 2021 until November 2024 to raise the funds for our café extension to be built."

The Ardross-Man: The incredible story of the building of Barony St John's Church in eight months

A petition has been launched against the proposal to cut the park's rangers service
25/01/2025

A petition has been launched against the proposal to cut the park's rangers service

A much-loved North Ayrshire space could be 'lost' if proposed council cuts go ahead - it has been warned.

👏 Saltcoats Aldi worker Paul Hamilton has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to customer service after bei...
25/01/2025

👏 Saltcoats Aldi worker Paul Hamilton has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to customer service after being nominated by shoppers for his dedication and positive attitude at the Braes store.

😊 Paul was praised for always greeting customers with a smile and making them feel valued.
He was one of several colleagues across the UK to receive a spa break for two as a thank-you for their hard work.

📰 Read more: https://trib.al/F8FMhdV

Some 8.6 million people have already filed their 2023-24 tax return
25/01/2025

Some 8.6 million people have already filed their 2023-24 tax return

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding people to file on time or risk getting an initial £100 penalty

The charity welcomed the Channel 5 news team to the unit
24/01/2025

The charity welcomed the Channel 5 news team to the unit

An Ayrshire charity was the star of the screen as staff and patients featured on national TV news on Wednesday night.

Dramatic pictures!
24/01/2025

Dramatic pictures!

The best photos of how Storm Éowyn battered North Ayrshire

Today's storm hasn't stopped a fantastic turnout ahead of the event tomorrow 👇
24/01/2025

Today's storm hasn't stopped a fantastic turnout ahead of the event tomorrow 👇

Hundreds of top table tennis talent will be descending on Saltcoats over the weekend.

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A tree has fallen on to the A78 between Irvine and Stevenston
A tree has fallen on to the A78 between Irvine and Stevenston

🌳 A tree has fallen on to the A78 between Irvine and Stevenston as Storm Éowyn is continuing to cause havoc across Ayrshire. 📲 Keep up to date on our live blog 👉 https://trib.al/TQN3Lvj

🎥 Storm Eowyn at Saltcoats
🎥 Storm Eowyn at Saltcoats

The wind is picking up at Saltcoats, as shown in this video by @FaddesWilliam on X. Follow updates on our live blog HERE: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/24881219.storm-eowyn-latest-updates-across-ayrshire/.

A significant milestone was reached today as the new Arran ferry MV Glen Sannox completed her first timetabled passenger sailing from Troon to Brodick on her first full day of service.

The Glen Sannox is in service at last - and we're on board to see what the ship has to offer her passengers on the Arran service. The ferry officially entered service this morning after a 'soft launch' sailing between Troon and Brodick on Sunday. Full story: https://trib.al/b9nIUL5

Polar Plunge 2025
Polar Plunge 2025

🥶 More than 230 people from across North Ayrshire and beyond 'got freezin' for a reason' as they joined the Polar Plunge in Irvine on New Year's Day 2025 🌊 📸 See all our pics from the event here: https://trib.al/TfetMlM

The Grey Dippers Boxing Day dip
The Grey Dippers Boxing Day dip

Another superb turnout for The Grey Dippers Boxing Day dip 👏🏻 The group have now raised around £60,000 for the North Ayrshire Foodbank in just three years. There is still time to donate to this year’s effort 👉🏻 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-grey-dippers-annual-winter-foodbank-challenge?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2l91gy-vuS6mFVf7kjYkVzUl2euPeB-NdO-faPl1rJf6oNMrmr4EDr-tY_aem_spffYMyBCJYDC71SXIRbNA

A certain festive figure has been spotted in the skies above Scotland! 🎅
A certain festive figure has been spotted in the skies above Scotland! 🎅

BREAKING NEWS... A certain festive figure has been spotted in the skies above Scotland! 🎅

A message from The Grey Dippers
A message from The Grey Dippers

We caught up with some of The Grey Dippers earlier on as they prepare to draw this year’s fundraising to a close - and they had a message for all who have supported their journey so far before their challenge ends at 12pm on Boxing Day👇🥶

Give what you can
Give what you can

⚠️Thousands of children will have serious questions this Christmas: 🥺About abuse 😢About neglect 💔About isolation ☎️ Help Childline answer more calls and be ready: https://trib.al/XFaIMrG @[NSPCC]

🎄 South Beach Care Home's Christmas lights were switched on by TV celebrity Grado this week. 🤩 The Stevenston-born wrestler and star of Two Doors Down and Scot Squad was right up for the big occasion and delighted the residents, their families and staff with his patter.

A caravan is brought through Robertson Crescent in Saltcoats
A caravan is brought through Robertson Crescent in Saltcoats

😡 Residents of a Saltcoats street say they are at the end of their tether as repeated concerns raised about traffic are ignored. ⚠️ Those living in Robertson Crescent have described the scenes - which they have seen over a number of years - as absolute chaos. 🏠 The small street boasts little over a dozen homes however, the street is currently the only route that can provide access to both Dunbia Highland Meats and Sandylands Holiday Park. 🚛 This leads to an assortment of large, heavy goods-type, vehicles needing to enter the street - almost all day everyday. 📰 Full story 👉 https://trib.al/3X7H2fk

Ardrossan Christmas lights switch-on parade.
Ardrossan Christmas lights switch-on parade.

Ardrossan Christmas lights switch-on parade makes its way along Princes Street 🎅❄️

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