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Rev Steven Owens will serve at Bellshill West Parish Church in North Lanarkshire and develop the St Thorlak's community

Irvine man Steven is ordained as Church of Scotland minister

A new community council could be set up in Dreghorn

A new community council could be set up in Dreghorn

Local government

Bid to set up a new community council for Dreghorn is launched

Nate on his mission to clean up Irvine

Nate on his mission to clean up Irvine

Amazing Nate, eight, hits his target of removing 500kg of rubbish from Irvine

The local community came together to mark Overdose Awareness Day.

The local community came together to mark Overdose Awareness Day.

Irvine pays tribute to loved ones lost on Overdose Awareness Day

The event has been organised by local addiction recovery group Minds of Recovery.

The event has been organised by local addiction recovery group Minds of Recovery.

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A chance to remember loved ones lost on overdose awareness day in Irvine

Rainbow Arts and Crafts is set to close.

Rainbow Arts and Crafts is set to close.

Irvine harbourside business owner announces closure plans due to ill health

The toppers appeared in recent weeks

The toppers appeared in recent weeks

Stewarton postbox toppers poke fun at the town's roadworks saga

The Marymass Saturday parade was a sight to behold.

The Marymass Saturday parade was a sight to behold.

More Marymass: Part two of our pictures from Saturday's fantastic parade

Millie Barnes was crowned Marymass Queen 2024.

Millie Barnes was crowned Marymass Queen 2024.

Irvine's Marymass Queen is crowned as festival Saturday kicks off in style

There was plenty of fun to be had at Irvine Moor on Marymass Saturday.

There was plenty of fun to be had at Irvine Moor on Marymass Saturday.

Picture special: All the fun at the Moor for Marymass Saturday

The Marymass Saturday parade was a grand occasion indeed.

The Marymass Saturday parade was a grand occasion indeed.

Photos: Take a look at these incredible shots from the Marymass parade 2024

Thousands turned out to enjoy the fun of Marymass Saturday.

Thousands turned out to enjoy the fun of Marymass Saturday.

Faces of the festival: Are you in one of these shots of the Marymass crowds?

Morag Walker spent eight months perfecting the new crown.

Morag Walker spent eight months perfecting the new crown.

New crown 'fit for a queen' is ready to go ahead of Marymass Saturday

Marymass 2024 officially got underway on Thursday, August 15.

Marymass 2024 officially got underway on Thursday, August 15.

PICTURES: Marymass 2024 gets underway with fantastic opening ceremony

Clive's return to Irvine Cricket Club earlier this week

Clive's return to Irvine Cricket Club earlier this week

Special day at Marress as former Irvine cricket coach Clive returns to the club

Christopher has been thrilling Killie fans with his piping

Christopher has been thrilling Killie fans with his piping

Young Stewarton piper provides soundtrack to Killie's Euro adventure

Irvine's Skinners trade held a Nintendo Wii event in 2009

Irvine's Skinners trade held a Nintendo Wii event in 2009

Looking back: The big Irvine and Kilwinning stories from August 2009

Dean has swapped Ibiza for charity events.

Dean has swapped Ibiza for charity events.

Former Ibiza DJ from Irvine using his talents to support ASN charity

Missing Irvine woman is found

Missing Irvine woman is found

Missing Irvine woman Fiona is found safe and well by police

Police searching for Nicola Pirrie say a body was discovered in Irvine on the evening of July 22.

Police searching for Nicola Pirrie say a body was discovered in Irvine on the evening of July 22.

Police discover body in search for missing Irvine woman Nicola

Nicola Pirrie was last seen nearly three days ago.

Nicola Pirrie was last seen nearly three days ago.

Police appeal for assistance to trace Irvine woman last seen nearly three days ago

Teddy bear fun for St Mark's out of school pupils in 2004

Teddy bear fun for St Mark's out of school pupils in 2004

Looking back: Find out what made the Times headlines 20 years ago

The mural will be created at the Towerlands Community Centre.

The mural will be created at the Towerlands Community Centre.

Public's vews sought as funding secured for mural at community centre in Irvine

Kevin McFadzean and Kris Ballantyne will both be fundraising over the coming months.

Kevin McFadzean and Kris Ballantyne will both be fundraising over the coming months.

Charity Fundraiser

Irvine workers inspired to take on 'one million step' challenge for charity

The Marymass Royals for 2024 were unveiled this week.

The Marymass Royals for 2024 were unveiled this week.

Marymass royal party unveiled as plans for 2024 begin to take shape

Mrs Craigen and Mrs Macnamara are retiring from St John Ogilvie

Mrs Craigen and Mrs Macnamara are retiring from St John Ogilvie

Primary pupils in Irvine say farewell to two of school's long serving staff

William Dunne has been reported missing

William Dunne has been reported missing

Updated: Missing Irvine man William is found safe and well

Fr Willie, left and the Rev Neil Urquhart as The Shoes Brothers.

Fr Willie, left and the Rev Neil Urquhart as The Shoes Brothers.

Troon, Scotland

Popular parish priest Father Willie Boyd is recovering after a heart attack

Dreghorn artist Evan Keen has just released his first original single.

Dreghorn artist Evan Keen has just released his first original single.

Dreghorn singer songwriter has high hopes as he releases first original track

Aimee won big on the night

Aimee won big on the night

Talented Stewarton singer honoured at prestigious Scottish awards event

Local groups have launched a petition objecting the closure of a vital lane.

Local groups have launched a petition objecting the closure of a vital lane.

North Ayrshire Council

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Locals up in 'Arms' over closure of vital Irvine lane during former hotel works

The children who designed winning posters got to see them in place and pick up their prizes over the weekend.

The children who designed winning posters got to see them in place and pick up their prizes over the weekend.

Irvine Clean Up Crew

Irvine primary kids help spread strong message to those visiting the beach

Paul Lafferty clocked an impressive Brighton Marathon time of just over three hours.

Paul Lafferty clocked an impressive Brighton Marathon time of just over three hours.

Brighton Marathon

Irvine runner Paul has eyes on Benidorm after clocking incredible marathon time

William Collins said goodbye to 30-inches of hair in a fantastic charitable effort.

William Collins said goodbye to 30-inches of hair in a fantastic charitable effort.

Charity Fundraiser

Springside man says goodbye to 30 inches of hair in fantastic charitable effort

Residents at Cumbrae Lodge enjoyed a fantastic Mexican themed celebration.

Residents at Cumbrae Lodge enjoyed a fantastic Mexican themed celebration.

'Armchair adventures' take Irvine care home residents to Mexico for Cinco de Mayo

Abbie Gordon will be headlining a show in Glasgow later this year.

Abbie Gordon will be headlining a show in Glasgow later this year.

Irvine musician 'incredibly honoured' to be playing first Glasgow headline gig

Groups and individuals from across Irvine travelled to Glasgow for the event.

Groups and individuals from across Irvine travelled to Glasgow for the event.

PICTURES: Irvine's brilliant Kiltwalk fundraisers raise vital funds for charity

Mary Law retired from her role as a cook at Glebe Primary after an eight-year spell at the school.

Mary Law retired from her role as a cook at Glebe Primary after an eight-year spell at the school.

North Ayrshire Council

Irvine primary school say a fond farewell as much-loved cook retires

Irvine man Mike Tubb will be running the London Marathon on Sunday, April 21, to support the Beatson Cancer Charity who have helped his sister-in-law Zoe Hutchison.

Irvine man Mike Tubb will be running the London Marathon on Sunday, April 21, to support the Beatson Cancer Charity who have helped his sister-in-law Zoe Hutchison.

Beatson Cancer Charity

Irvine man receives 'overwhelming support' ahead of London Marathon fundraiser

Sheila Kerr admits she was emotional after achieving further award success.

Sheila Kerr admits she was emotional after achieving further award success.

Irvine jeweller 'overcome with emotion' after securing third straight award win

The community council wants to keep everyone in Irvine informed.

The community council wants to keep everyone in Irvine informed.

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Irvine community council hope to keep locals informed with town centre noticeboard

Martin McBreen is running 1,000 miles in 2024 in aid of a charity that has supported his own daughter through her cancer battle.

Martin McBreen is running 1,000 miles in 2024 in aid of a charity that has supported his own daughter through her cancer battle.

Irvine dad to run 1,000 miles for cancer charity helping in daughter's fight

The work will take place on the Queen's viaduct.

The work will take place on the Queen's viaduct.

Irvine Community Sports Club

Work to repair part of Irvine railway bridge could take place this summer

Irvine man Peter Coull competed in the 20th series of hit BBC TV show MasterChef.

Irvine man Peter Coull competed in the 20th series of hit BBC TV show MasterChef.

Irvine man gets the chance to live his dream as a cook on BBC's MasterChef show

Two youngsters from Irvine Royal Academy were part of the under 18 Ayrshire school select side which reached the national trophy final.

Two youngsters from Irvine Royal Academy were part of the under 18 Ayrshire school select side which reached the national trophy final.

Irvine Royal Academy

Irvine Royal Academy girls star for Ayrshire select side as they make national final

Cumbrae Lodge residents taking part in an exercise session

Cumbrae Lodge residents taking part in an exercise session

Fun exercise and pudding-themed smoothies for Irvine's Cumbrae Lodge residents

Steve Clarke statue set to replace Burns monument in Irvine during Euro 2024

Steve Clarke statue set to replace Burns monument in Irvine during Euro 2024

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Steve Clarke statue set to replace Burns monument in Irvine during Euro 2024

Natasha Hardie welcomed her third child into the world this month - though was unaware she was pregnant.

Natasha Hardie welcomed her third child into the world this month - though was unaware she was pregnant.

University Hospital Crosshouse

Dreghorn mum gives birth to baby girl - but had no idea she was pregnant

Matthew Brown, a long-serving Irvine councillor and former Provost of North Ayrshire, has died aged 84

Matthew Brown, a long-serving Irvine councillor and former Provost of North Ayrshire, has died aged 84

Local government

Irvine stalwart and former provost Matthew Brown dies aged 84

Kind-hearted Irvine kid Ava donated 12-inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust.

Kind-hearted Irvine kid Ava donated 12-inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust.

Little Princess Trust

Kind-hearted Irvine kid Ava says goodbye to long locks for charity

Irvine's 8Ball Pool Club has closed for the final time.

Irvine's 8Ball Pool Club has closed for the final time.

Irvine pool club closes doors for final time after six-year spell in town

Brodie with ice hockey star Gary, right and parents Ryan and Leona

Brodie with ice hockey star Gary, right and parents Ryan and Leona

Brave Irvine boy visited by his ice hockey hero after battling rare medical condition

Nicola Brawley dedicates much of her time to Irvine Judo Club.

Nicola Brawley dedicates much of her time to Irvine Judo Club.

Awards Ceremonies

Irvine judo volunteer receives national recognition for 'selfless dedication'

Irvine Clean Up Crew are looking for more volunteers to support the group.

Irvine Clean Up Crew are looking for more volunteers to support the group.

Irvine Clean Up Crew looking for 'passionate' locals to lend committee a hand