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  • Meadow community group seeks youngsters to tell their stories

    Scotland is in lockdown. Shops are closing and newspaper sales are falling fast. We’re not exaggerating when we say that the future of the Irvine Times, and the vital local news service we’ve provided since 1873, is under threat. Please consider

  • 57 NHS Ayrshire and Arran staff test positive for COVID-19

    A total of 57 NHS Ayrshire and Arran staff have tested positive for COVID-19 Since NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s in-house laboratory analysis began on, March 22, they have carried out 477 tests for coronavirus on staff, family members or household contacts

  • Annick youngsters learn about Fairtrade products

    Annick pupils had a wonderful time learning about Fairtrade products before schools closed. Pupils were thanked for welcoming Irvine Asda’s community champion Jade to the school last month. Jade said: “Thank you to the pupils at Annick Primary

  • Shop boss stuck in Pakistan lockdown

    AN AWARD-WINNING Irvine shop boss found himself stranded in Pakistan as the coronavirus crisis began to bite. Imran Ali, who runs Bourtreehill Supermarket, attempted to get back after cutting short his holiday, but was unable to get a flight out