News
A very different way of going to the shops
As Arran continues to emerge from the shadow of lockdown it was great to see the reopening this week of many non-essential retail shops.
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Heading for the big school
These Shiskine pupils attend their socially distanced P7 assembly on their last day at primary school.
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Getting back to work with financial support package
Thousands of companies have been taking advantage of an unprecedented package of UK Government support to protect jobs and support firms as they attempt to get back to business during the coronavirus outbreak.
As more and more companies continue to get back to work, we look at how the financial
support is helping firms across the nation to adapt, innovate and protect jobs.
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Mandatory face cover for ferry and hospital visits
Prevent the spread of coronavirus by wearing a face covering, is the simple message coming from ferry operator CalMac.
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Funding to help Arran’s hidden drug problem
An Arran youth group is one of six projects in North Ayrshire to have been awarded funding grants to tackle drug abuse in a public vote.
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Island furlough should be extended
Arran’s MP Patricia Gibson has urged the UK Government to prolong furlough for island businesses as we work to ease lockdown restrictions and rebuild our island economies.
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The GREAT and good of inspirational businesses
The UK Government has launched a campaign to shine a light on businesses and employees across the country who have responded to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in remarkable ways and are now going back to business
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Veterans on frontline tackling coronavirus
Veterans are providing vital skills across a range of projects to help the country tackle the current coronavirus outbreak. From helping to build Nightingale Hospitals to delivering essential supplies to those who are shielding, they have helped thousands of people across the country. We take a look at how one such veteran is helping out.
Leisure
The hidden wilderness of Arran
In more normal times Arran is popular with tourists looking for mountains, beaches and good food.
Leisure
The Shoe Bothy opens at the Old Byre
An exciting new shoe shop is the latest attraction at The Old Byre Visitor Centre which already hosts the Old Byre Showroom, Café Thyme and a large children’s play area at Machrie.
Leisure
Rotary Club is wound up
The Isle of Arran Rotary Club has been would up due to lack of members and their inability find a regular meeting place.
