Arran gears up for mass vaccination programme
The health services on Arran are gearing up for what will be the biggest mass vaccination programme the island has ever seen.
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Housing development gets the go-ahead on former hotel site
A new housing development has been given the go ahead on the site of a famous hotel from the past.
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Learning to cycle safely
Eight Brodick Primary School pupils proudly show off their cycling proficiency certificates after completing an iCycle course with classroom assistant Mrs Janet Ramage.
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
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Surgery postponed as hospitals struggle to cope
Elective surgery in all NHS Ayrshire and Arran acute hospitals has been postponed as a result of the sustained rise in Covid-19 cases on the mainland.
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Glen Rosa bridge closed
Essential work to replace Garbh Allt bridge in Glen Rosa after it was damaged in the recent storms is under way.
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Community farm gets funds to buy more land
An Arran farming initiative is one of the first projects to benefit from the £2 million Islands Green Recovery Programme.
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Way cleared to reopen quarry for whinstone
The way has been cleared for a proposal to excavate whinstone from a quarry in the south of Arran to proceed to the next stage.
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Primary school enrolment for 2021/22 session open online
This year, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, North Ayrshire Council is asking parents and carers to complete an online form for Primary 1 registration.
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Lockdown rules ramped up in Scotland from Saturday
Rules around shopping, takeaways, alcohol, and being outdoors are all under the spotlight, parliament told.
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‘Inspiring’ champions of communities honoured
After the very worst of years, the very best among us – from frontline health staff to key community volunteers and charity workers – have been recognised in The Queen’s 2021 New Year Honours.
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A Christmas like no other!
A Christmas message from Helen Kerr, chairperson, Arran Churches Together