Largs & Millport Weekly News | News | Email Alerts Headlines http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/emailalerts/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:18:29 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 9 Largs & Millport Weekly News | News | Email Alerts Headlines http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/ln_logo_500x75.png http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/emailalerts/ Vicious pitbull is danger to children A pitbull terrier on Largs prom has made another attack on a dog being walked. Could it get worse? http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/404001-vicious-pitbull-is-danger-to-children/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/404001-vicious-pitbull-is-danger-to-children/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:39:57 +0100 News Thistle star in £3.5m drugs bust Former Largs Thistle striker Martin Gray is one of four men who admitted at the High Court that they were involved in dealing in huge amounts of cannabis. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403175-thistle-star-in-pound35m-drugs-bust/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403175-thistle-star-in-pound35m-drugs-bust/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:54:51 +0100 News Largs needs multi-storey car park A reader has written to say that the only solution to the vexed problem of parking in Largs is to built a multi-storey car park http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402906-largs-needs-multistorey-car-park/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402906-largs-needs-multistorey-car-park/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:56:05 +0100 News Village 'pub' was community success Councillor Alan Hill hails "World Cup pub" at Village Hall in Fairlie as a great success for the community. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/06/402055-village-pub-was-community-success/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/06/402055-village-pub-was-community-success/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:47:47 +0100 News It's all Greek to us! Car trip charity trek A Largs family are embarking on an audacious charity car and caravanning trek across Europe http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/05/402028-its-all-greek-to-us-car-trip-charity-trek/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/05/402028-its-all-greek-to-us-car-trip-charity-trek/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:42:46 +0100 News £174k for council fat cats While North Ayrshire Council announce that they will axe as many as 1000 jobs two chiefs are appointed at a combined salary of £174,000 http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/401897-pound174k-for-council-fat-cats/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/401897-pound174k-for-council-fat-cats/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:30:47 +0100 News Accountant loses appeal in 'loan' case A Sheriff has thrown out an appeal by Largs accountant Jim Perman over a case he lost against fellow community councillors whom he tried to sue over £8000 he spent on the Common Good Fund campaign. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/25/401791-accountant-loses-appeal-in-loan-case/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/25/401791-accountant-loses-appeal-in-loan-case/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:01:26 +0100 News Homeless Cumbrae Queen's heart fears The family of the new Cumbrae Queen say they have been left 'homeless' - as they cannot get accommodation to help ease her life-threatening heart condition. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/401583-homeless-cumbrae-queens-heart-fears/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/401583-homeless-cumbrae-queens-heart-fears/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:20:05 +0100 News Who's that girl? Another Nardini acting talent is hitting our screens in style... http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401560-whos-that-girl/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401560-whos-that-girl/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:39:52 +0100 News Islanders say 'No' to pharmacy plan Good turnout at public meeting as strong show of support against pharmacy plan for island. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401561-islanders-say-no-to-pharmacy-plan/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401561-islanders-say-no-to-pharmacy-plan/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:47:20 +0100 News Cumbrae Queen celebrations on Sunday The official crowning of Joanna Stewart takes place this Sunday afternoon in a traditional ceremony at the Garrison in a celebration for the whole island. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401454-cumbrae-queen-celebrations-on-sunday/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401454-cumbrae-queen-celebrations-on-sunday/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:53:24 +0100 News Top cop backs Shrek Trek on Saturday The head of Strathclyde Police visited Largs to help promote the "Shrek Trek" as police get ready to cycle round Cumbrae over a 24 hour period for charity on Saturday. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401470-top-cop-backs-shrek-trek-on-saturday/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401470-top-cop-backs-shrek-trek-on-saturday/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:33:46 +0100 News Last orders or happy hour for local pubs? Largs has always been well catered for in the bar scene with around a dozen bars in the town. Throughout the country through, pubs have been closing at an alarming rate and some face an uncertain future. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/14/401376-last-orders-or-happy-hour-for-local-pubs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/14/401376-last-orders-or-happy-hour-for-local-pubs/ Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:09:35 +0100 News Police warning after Largs burglary spree Police have asked the public to lock their properties and store keys in a safe place after a spate of break-ins. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401263-police-warning-after-largs-burglary-spree/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401263-police-warning-after-largs-burglary-spree/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:48:19 +0100 News Car blaze in Brisbane Glen Largs Fire Brigade have been busy with call-outs during the past week including a burnt out car in Brisbane Glen. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401240-car-blaze-in-brisbane-glen/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401240-car-blaze-in-brisbane-glen/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:52:01 +0100 News West Kilbride Gala Photo Gallery See photos of the West Kilbride Gala ... here http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401273-west-kilbride-gala-photo-gallery/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401273-west-kilbride-gala-photo-gallery/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:33:45 +0100 News From Dunlop and Blyth to 60 years marriage! A well-known West Kilbride couple who used to own the Dunlop and Blyth newsagents and bookshop are celebrating their diamond anniversary this week http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401252-from-dunlop-and-blyth-to-60-years-marriage/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401252-from-dunlop-and-blyth-to-60-years-marriage/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:16:45 +0100 News St Mary's Massive Summer Gala GALLERY St Mary's Massive Summer Gala photo gallery http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401277-st-marys-massive-summer-gala-gallery/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401277-st-marys-massive-summer-gala-gallery/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:59:51 +0100 News The Moorings in mourning in 1950 "Know Your News" looks back to the original godfather of the Moorings empire. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401253-the-moorings-in-mourning-in-1950/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401253-the-moorings-in-mourning-in-1950/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:22:58 +0100 News "Big Yin" visits Nardinis Film and tv celebrity Billy Connolly visited Largs on Bank Holiday Monday. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/401096-big-yin-visits-nardinis/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/401096-big-yin-visits-nardinis/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:44:55 +0100 News "I nearly lost my arm through heroin" Homeless Pebble artist warns children about dangerous of drug use during Largs visit http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/401098-i-nearly-lost-my-arm-through-heroin/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/401098-i-nearly-lost-my-arm-through-heroin/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:51:57 +0100 News Homeless George has secret talent A homeless man from Ireland caused a stir on Largs beach this week after creating pebble sculptures which have captured the interest of the public as part of an amazing journey. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/400981-homeless-george-has-secret-talent/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/400981-homeless-george-has-secret-talent/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:54:57 +0100 News Local MP Condemns Israeli Raid Against Aid Ships Local MP Katy Clark has expressed her serious concerns at the recent Israeli military raid on a convoy of ships carrying aid to Gaza resulting in the deaths of at least nine people. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/400963-local-mp-condemns-israeli-raid-against-aid-ships/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/400963-local-mp-condemns-israeli-raid-against-aid-ships/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:29:21 +0100 News Breaking story... Grenade discovery in Largs BREAKING NEWS... Bomb squad heading to Waterside Street in Largs after apparent sighting of second world war grenade in a Largs burn http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/31/400889-breaking-story--grenade-discovery-in-largs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/31/400889-breaking-story--grenade-discovery-in-largs/ Mon, 31 May 2010 14:04:24 +0100 News New sign lighting for Largs traffic system Roadworks will be taking place throughout Largs town centre over the coming week as new signs are installed for the new traffic management system. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/29/400864-new-sign-lighting-for-largs-traffic-system/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/29/400864-new-sign-lighting-for-largs-traffic-system/ Sat, 29 May 2010 15:40:48 +0100 News