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The full force of #StormBoelo hits Largs. Businessowner Toni Dawson of Geraldo's said: "We are trying to protect our businesses from this disaster but we can't even get into our shops right now - god knows how much stock we have lost."
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Major disruption to Cumbrae ferry service this weekend largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Forecast stormy weather brings weekend ferry shutdown for Cumbrae

Forecast stormy weather brings weekend ferry shutdown for Cumbrae

CalMac cancels Cumbrae ferry sailings from Largs on October 24-25 as adverse weather forces MV Loch Shira to berth at James Watt Dock. Check updates.

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Iconic North Ayrshire business to change hands after 64 years of family ownership largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Iconic North Ayrshire business to change hands after 64 years of family ownership

Iconic North Ayrshire business to change hands after 64 years of family ownership

North Ayrshire bakery The Kandy Bar will change hands on October 22 after more than 60 years under the McAllister family, with Craig McPhee taking over.

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Largs pensioner claims roof damaged by scaffolding works largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Largs pensioner claims roof damaged by scaffolding during neighbouring works

Largs pensioner claims roof damaged by scaffolding during neighbouring works

Largs pensioner Stephen Sinclair alleges scaffolding caused roof damage, water ingress and disruption during works next door; contractor disputes liability.

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Talented Largs Academy pupil wins age category at Great Scottish Run largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Talented Largs Academy pupil wins age category at Great Scottish Run

Talented Largs Academy pupil wins age category at Great Scottish Run

Largs Academy pupil Lauryn wins her age category at the Great Scottish Run, as S1 classmates are praised for helping organise a Pupil Progress Evening.

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Salt and Firth closes for season with spring reopening planned largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Salt and Firth closes for season with spring reopening planned

Salt and Firth closes for season with spring reopening planned

Thanking customers for their support over the summer months, the restaurant said it looked forward to welcoming diners back when it reopens in the spring.

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Four nations to battle in Largs for place at European Volleyball Championship largsandmillportnews.com/spo…
Four nations to battle in Largs for place at European Volleyball Championship

Four nations to battle in Largs for place at European Volleyball Championship

International volleyball is coming to Inverclyde this week as four nations prepare to compete for a place at the CEV Under-20 Men's Volleyball European Championship.

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West Kilbride police report arrests, fraud attempt and three bail breaches largsandmillportnews.com/new…
West Kilbride police report arrests, fraud attempt and three bail breaches

West Kilbride police report arrests, fraud attempt and three bail breaches

West Kilbride police report arrests over alleged assault, threats, vandalism and reckless conduct, alongside bail breaches, shoplifting and online fraud.

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Largs event sparks debate over public emergency plans largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Emergency readiness under spotlight at Largs climate screening

Emergency readiness under spotlight at Largs climate screening

Largs residents question North Ayrshire Council access to emergency planning information after public event, as Councillor Alan Hill pledges to seek details.

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West Kilbride train passengers question removal of stop on evening service largsandmillportnews.com/new…
West Kilbride train passengers question removal of stop on evening service

West Kilbride train passengers question removal of stop on evening service

ScotRail’s 7.45pm Glasgow-Largs service is skipping West Kilbride over autumn, forcing passengers to travel to Largs before returning. Stops resume on October 19.

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Mum's praise for medics as baby Lola makes dramatic arrival in back of ambulance largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Mum's praise for medics as baby Lola makes dramatic arrival in back of ambulance

Mum's praise for medics as baby Lola makes dramatic arrival in back of ambulance

West Kilbride baby Lola was delivered breech in a moving ambulance on August 25, before paramedics and Crosshouse Hospital staff helped save her life.

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New dementia wellbeing café to open in Largs offering support and activities largsandmillportnews.com/new…
New dementia wellbeing café to open in Largs offering support and activities

New dementia wellbeing café to open in Largs offering support and activities

A new dementia wellbeing café is set to open, offering a supportive space for people living with dementia and their carers.

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North Ayrshire school violence incidents more than double in three years largsandmillportnews.com/new…
North Ayrshire school violence incidents more than double in three years

North Ayrshire school violence incidents more than double in three years

A sharp rise in violence and aggression in schools has sparked fresh concern from councillors.

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New Largs store opens doors with family fun and Toy Story favourite largsandmillportnews.com/new…
New Largs store opens doors with family fun and Toy Story favourites

New Largs store opens doors with family fun and Toy Story favourites

Free slush drinks for children is being offered throughout the day as part of the celebrations, with organisers promising plenty more surprises for visitors.

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Gallowgate traffic changes set to ease disruption in Largs next week largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Gallowgate traffic changes set to ease disruption in Largs next week

Gallowgate traffic changes set to ease disruption in Largs next week

Major changes to temporary traffic management in Gallowgate Street, Largs to be introduced next week.

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'Community feedback is shaping Hunterston data centre plans' largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Eneus Energy say Hunterston feedback is shaping data centre plans

Eneus Energy say Hunterston feedback is shaping data centre plans

Further to your recent coverage of our public consultations, Eneus Energy is staging events to make sure local people are fully informed about our plans for a data centre at Hunterston.

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Holyrood vote could halt new data centre applications, including Hunterston largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Holyrood vote could halt new data centre applications, including Hunterston

Holyrood vote could halt new data centre applications, including Hunterston

A vote could halt applications for hyperscale data centres across Scotland as calls grow for a national strategy.

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Yacht towed to safety after fouled propeller near Cumbrae largsandmillportnews.com/new…
RNLI tows 34ft yacht to safety after fouled propeller near Cumbrae

RNLI tows 34ft yacht to safety after fouled propeller near Cumbrae

A yacht with a fouled propeller was towed to safety after getting into difficulty.

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Rare whale sightings off Cumbrae and Arran spark excitement largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Whale watchers delight as humpbacks spotted off Cumbrae and Arran

Whale watchers delight as humpbacks spotted off Cumbrae and Arran

Rare sightings of humpback whales in the Firth of Clyde have captivated wildlife enthusiasts.

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Holyrood vote could halt Scotland data centre applications largsandmillportnews.com/new…
Holyrood vote could halt new data centre applications, including Hunterston

Holyrood vote could halt new data centre applications, including Hunterston

A vote could halt applications for hyperscale data centres across Scotland as calls grow for a national strategy.

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