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• Published: 2 Sep 2010 15:08

  RETURN TO OZ

  The people of Irvine will soon be waving goodbye to the Carrick, following the announcement that it is to be transported to Australia.

• Published: 2 Sep 2010 14:51

  MIKEY STILL WAITING ON CALL FOR ULTIMATE BIG BROTHER

  A jaded Mikey Hughes said he is expecting a call to appear on the final series of Big Brother at any minute - but he might not go if he's asked.

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 11:38

  DINNER PARTY WOMAN DROVE DRUNK TO CONFRONT HER MUM

  An Irvine woman hit the road at three times the limit after a drunken argument with her mother.

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 11:20

  COUNCIL WORKERS WEIGH UP STRIKE OPTIONS OVER FREEZE

  Council workers in Irvine and Kilwinning could be set to strike after bosses announced they would be effectively imposing pay cuts on staff across Scotland.

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 09:30

  SUNSHINE STROLL FOR QUICK FIRE MEADOW

  MEADOW may not get many easier games than this quarter final played in the evening sunshine in Irvine last Wednesday.

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 09:30

  BUFFS BLAST TO TOP OF LEAGUE

  PROUD KILWINNING RANGERS boss Billy Thomson saluted his team this week after soaring to the top of the Stagecoach Super League First Division following an excellent 1-0 triumph at Renfrew on Saturday.

• Published: 31 Aug 2010 09:30

  ARE KILWINNING RESIDENTS SITTING ON LOST TREASURES?

  HUNDREDS of Kilwinning residents could be living on top of undiscovered sites of historic importance, according to the archaeologist organising current evacuations in the town.

• Published: 31 Aug 2010 09:30

  HOW CHRIS GETS HIS KICKS...

  AN IRVINE schoolboy with a passion for martial arts went to the home of Tae Kwon Do during the summer break and came back with a silver medal.

• Published: 27 Aug 2010 15:22

  IRVINE THUG BEAT OAP FOR A RARE BANKNOTE

  A sick Irvine thug who beat up a frail pensioner at his home and robbed him of £2000 has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.

• Published: 27 Aug 2010 14:23

  ARE KILWINNING RESIDENTS SITTING ON LOST TREASURES?

  Hundreds of Kilwinning residents could be living on top of undiscovered sites of historic importance, according to the archaeologist organising current excavations in the town.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 17:12

  MUM SPED OFF IN HER SMASHED-UP CAR

  A mother-of-two from Stewarton crossed into opposing traffic before spinning out of control and hitting a barrier and another car, while carrying her two kids as passengers.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 17:08

  WHY HAS OWNER PADLOCKED GRAVEYARD IN IRVINE?

  An angry history buff has blasted a property owner for padlocking the gates of a historic churchyard in Irvine.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 13:50

  COUNCILLORS TO SAY 'NO' TO LEGION REQUEST FOR PARADE CASH?

  Penny-watching councillors could be set to boost the coffers of one Kilwinning group, but refuse an application from another.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 13:42

  TEEN CHARGED WITH DAY OF MADNESS

  A teenager is charged with exposing himself and urinating at an Irvine retail park on the same day he allegedly caused a breach of the peace there with a child.

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 09:30

  QUEEN KICKING OFF

  MARYMASS Queen Vicky Burns, with her fellow Marys, got the match going at Meadow Park on Friday evening.

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 09:30

  MARYMASS DERBY ACTION

  MASTERLY Meadow's Marymass Derby dominance continued with a clinicaly efficient win against a spirited Westenders side who had the audacity to take a shock lead at their old rivals' stomping ground.

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 07:30

  BUFFS GET OUT TRAPS QUICKLY

  A FEAST of goals signalled the start of teh Stagecoach Superleague First Division at Abbey Park, including a stunning three in four second half minutes.

• Published: 24 Aug 2010 09:30

  THE BEST PARADE IN YEARS!

  THIS YEAR’S Marymass celebrations signalled a return to form for many, with the best float parade in years and TV and radio advertising bringing in new visitors from across Scotland.

• Published: 24 Aug 2010 09:30

  TRAGIC WINNER'S GESTURE

  AN IRVINE lottery winner is reported to have left his entire fortune to his family in a will drawn up days before his death.

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 09:30

  IRVINE PIPER'S DREAM TO PLAY WITH A BEATLE COMES TRUE...

  AN IRVINE man has joined an elite group of musicians who can claim to have played a Beatle, after taking to the stage with Sir Paul McCartney.

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 09:30

  WISH YOU WERE HERE...

  TOURISM last year netted North Ayrshire more than £98 million - as people are deciding to stay at home for their holidays.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  FORMER JRG FACTORY FIRE 'DELIBERATE' SAY POLICE

  SIXTY firefighters were called in to battle a blaze at a disued factory in Irvine that police say was deliberately set.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  BOUNCY CASTLE THEFTS FROM COUNCIL

  THREE bouncy castles have been pinched from North Ayrshire Council - just one of a long list of bizarre and midless thefts over the past year.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  BUFFS HAVE TO BATTLE TO FORCE A DRAW IN MATCH

  KILBIRNIE had to battle back three times to force a draw in the Ardagh Glass Cup match at Abbey Park on Saturday.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  BRAWLEY BATTLES TO GET FIT FOR BRITISH TITLE

  PRIZEIGHTER Ryan Brawley is poised for a British title eliminator fight later this year...but faces a race against time to be fit for it.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 09:30

  GOOD VIBES FROM VIC BACKROOM

  VICTORIA Park was rocking on Saturday after Irvine Vics qualified for the league cup knockout stages for t he first time in 15 years.

• Published: 17 Aug 2010 09:30

  WILL FULLARTON CHURCH BE DEMOLISHED?

  PLANS to demolish a historic church in the heart of Irvine will get back in motion once a wrangle with conservationists has been sorted out, according to a parish source.

• Published: 17 Aug 2010 09:30

  VENNEL MUSEUM TO BECOME BURNS TOURIST TRAP?

  IRVINE'S Glasgow Vennel museum will be shut down by the council - and re-opened as a writer's museum run by the Burns Club, if new plans go ahead.

• Last updated: 16 Aug 2010 16:52

  OUR A-ROADS ARE WORST IN WHOLE OF SCOTLAND

  A higher proportion of A-roads need urgent repair in North Ayrshire than anywhere else in Scotland, according to a new report into the problem.

• Published: 16 Aug 2010 16:42

  BRAVE PAT HITS CATWALK AFTER CANCER BATTLE

  Kilwinning woman Pat Walker is preparing to take to the catwalk to prove you can still look and feel great after a breast cancer diagnosis.