News
Fish farm decision off again
Consideration of the controversial fish farm application for the north east of Arran has been delayed again.
Leisure
Souper support for Kalimpong homes
What wonderful support the soup and sandwiches event enjoyed for Dr Graham’s Homes, Kalimpong.
News
UK government fails on broadband funding
Last week in the Commons, North Ayrshire & Arran MP, Patricia Gibson, challenged the UK government about its failure to properly fund broadband across Scotland after it refused to acknowledge its financial responsibilities for this matter.
News
New work at Fisherman’s Walk damaged by storms
The latest victim of the new year storms to emerge is the Fisherman’s Walk in Brodick.
News
Spectacular skies over Arran
Arran was treated to some splendid sunsets across the island on Sunday evening, as these readers pictures prove.
News
Local produce sees school dinners retain gold award
North Ayrshire Council has retained the ‘Gold Food for Life Served Here’ award for the 7th year running.
Sport
Hockey team get year off to a flier
Following a nine week hiatus, Arran Ladies travelled with a squad of 12 players to Troon on Saturday to kick-start the second half of the hockey season.
Sport
Late show from Killie puts Arran in dumps
Arran were looking to bounce back after the week before when they suffered a heavy defeat to Charlie’s Bar in the Ayrshire Sunday League.
Sport
Mountain bikers maintain trails
The trail maintenance course will expand the club’s capabilities and once completed, it will help them sustain the current and future work of the group.
Leisure
Third Age university launches on Arran
At last the launch of Arran’s very own U3A (University of the Third Age) has been confirmed for Tuesday January 28 in Brodick hall at 2pm.
News
Youth group up for two awards
Arran Youth Foundations has been shortlisted for two awards at Youthlink Scotland’s national youth work awards.
Leisure
Up to £20,000 in funding available for local projects
Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3 million that has been raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Leisure
Sensational experience
Get the full live Sensational Alex Harvey Experience when the band make a welcome return to Arran this weekend.
Leisure
Buddies biggest beach clean ups
Beach Buddies Arran carried out their most successful day in both numbers attending and rubbish collected last Sunday.
Columnists
Unintended consequences
A parent-run organisation that funds itself, granted with assistance, is something that is to be encouraged, promoted and protected.