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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 4, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Neil Smith

    Council approves road safety plan focused on schools and young people (opens the original)

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    A NEW Road Safety Plan for North Ayrshire has been given the green light by the council's cabinet. The local authority says the new strategy places partnership working with schools, young people and education services at its heart. The blueprint outlines a long-term vision to reduce road casualties, improve road user behaviour and help create safer journeys for everyone across North Ayrshire and is aligned with Scotland’s Vision Zero ambition - which aims to eliminate deaths and serious injuries

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Neil Smith

    Ten years since it was first announced, has Ayrshire Growth Deal been a success? (opens the original)

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    IT was the £251.5 million plan designed to transform the region into a "21st century powerhouse for growth". But in the 10 years since the Ayrshire Growth Deal was first announced, can it be seen as a success story – or a wasted opportunity? While there have been notable achievements, some of the biggest projects touted a decade ago have crashed and burned. The 15-year scheme was revealed in September 2016, with the three Ayrshire councils signing up for what was first described as a £350m plan

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Neil Smith

    Councillor claims NAC staff were left freezing during HQ upgrade (opens the original)

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    FRUSTRATED Kilwinning councillor Donald Reid has claimed North Ayrshire Council's headquarters are "not fit for purpose". It follows a major refurbishment, with staff re-locating there following the closure of the Bridgegate House office. A report to this month's Audit and Scrutiny Committee revealed construction was underway on a new customer service centre. Labour's Cllr Reid said: "When do we expect the works to be actually finished at the Cunninghame House reception? And we need a door that

  4. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Neil Smith

    Spacious North Ayrshire villa on the market for offers over £335,000 (opens the original)

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    THIS unique four bedroom detached villa situated on a generous plot of land is now on the market for offers over £335,000. No. 9 Meadowfoot Road in West Kilbride is spacious and versatile, arranged over two floors and offering an excellent balance of family living, entertaining space and bedroom accommodation. The ground floor is centred around an outstanding living room which offers exceptional flexibility for family life, entertaining and relaxation, with ample room for substantial furniture

  5. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Neil Smith

    Acclaimed band Blue Rose Code set for North Ayrshire gig next weekend (opens the original)

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    EDINBURGH'S Ross Wilson brings his band Blue Rose Code to Irvine next weekend for a Freckfest gig. The performance follows headline performances in 2024 at Cambridge Folk Festival and Gate To Southwell with his nine-piece Caley Soul band as well as a sold out bravura show for Celtic Connections at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre. Wilson has spent the last few months reconnecting with his roots in live club performance. Touring solo, duo, or quartet in 2025, the shows have workshopped new songs for 20

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