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AILSA UNIT ON THE MOVE TO IRVINE?
A BRAND new psychiatric hospital is likely to be built in Irvine to replace the notorious Ailsa Hospital in Ayr.
Published: Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 12:30
ANGRY Irvine residents have hit-out at the vandalism and anti-social behaviour taking place at the town's Old Parish Churchyard - but a plan of action to tackle the problem does appear likely.
Published: Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 12:00
A crack team of ghost-hunters spent the night staking out Eglinton Castle in search of scientific proof of paranormal activity.
Published: Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 11:00
IRVINE and Kilwining could soon become awash with green and white hoops-as Celtic have been given the go ahead to start a new training camp in Kilwinning.
Published: Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 10:00
THE parents of Kilwinning Big Brother favourite Mikey Hughes have spoke of their shock at seeing him reach the house - but now he is there they are hoping everyone in the area will get right behind him. Grant and Mary Hughes are slowly adjusting to the fact their boy is a daily fixture on our television screens but admit they eagerly tune in to keep up to date with his progress.
Published: Wednesday, 18th June, 2008 11:00
A local councillor has hit-out at the anti-social behaviour plaguing Irvine Old Parish Churchyard. Councillor Ian Clarkson has raised concerns about the levels of vandalism and drink and drug taking on the church grounds, and hopes the public will be able to raise their views on the matter at a public meeting to be held tomorrow (Thursday) night.
Published: Wednesday, 18th June, 2008 10:00
Don't be duped by unfair £30 car parking fines...
A DREGHORN man has started a one-man campaign to warn unsuspecting Irvine drivers they may be at risk from parking fines. William Dennis has hit-out after discovering a parking fine on his car - in a space he has parked in without any trouble for the last four years.
Published: Wednesday, 18th June, 2008 09:00
SICK INTERNET PERVERT IS JAILED
AN INTERNET pervert from Irvine has been jailed for 18 months for performing sex acts and taking explicit photos with a 14-year-old girl. Martin Murray, 36, was one of three men locked up for having sexual relations with the schoolgirl after she posted her details on a social networking site.
Published: Wednesday, 18th June, 2008 12:30
FAMILY DELIGHT OVER TOT'S LIFE SAVING SURGERY
BRAVE Irvine baby Sophie Malcolmson was born with a rare disorder that meant she could not swallow food. Now her family - once told by doctors that she might not pull through - are beaming with pride as their little girl eats porridge and yoghurts.
Published: Wednesday, 11th June, 2008 11:30
KILWINNING Big Brother favourite Mikey Hughes became the third Ayrshire representative in as many years this week. Now, the whole town is willing the 33-year-old to go on to win the coveted TV title.
Published: Wednesday, 11th June, 2008 11:00
A REPLACEMENT for the ailing Magnum Leisure Centre could cost £22 million if, as expected, the 30-year-old building is scrapped.
Published: Wednesday, 11th June, 2008 10:30
