http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/fairlie/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:39:45 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 9 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/ln_logo_500x75.png http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/fairlie/ Various roadworks taking place between Largs, Fairlie, and Seamill over net week. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402977-roadworks-for-week-ahead/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402977-roadworks-for-week-ahead/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:30:00 +0100 News Community Councillor Jim Perman has surprise his fellow councillors by expressing his support for the 'clean' coal power plant proposal http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402661-councillor-backs-coal-station-plan/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402661-councillor-backs-coal-station-plan/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:11:00 +0100 News Local councillor Alan Hill has said that the success of the recent World Cup pub in Fairlie shows there is a clear market for a permanent bar in the village. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402622-world-cup-bar-proves-fairlie-needs-a-pub/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402622-world-cup-bar-proves-fairlie-needs-a-pub/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News It might seem like an apocalyptic vision but the back hills of Largs had the incredible backdrop of a wind funnel on Monday afternoon as eye witnesses were confronted with an incredible sight. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402354-funnel-vision--twister-spotted-in-largs-and-fairlie/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402354-funnel-vision--twister-spotted-in-largs-and-fairlie/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:30:00 +0100 News Police are investigating a series of break-ins in Fairlie, West Kilbride and Millport. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402363-crime-spree-warning-from-police/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402363-crime-spree-warning-from-police/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Fairlie and Skelmorlie Libraries are both under threat according to private council reports, North Ayrshire Councillor Alan Hill has warned. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402340-closure-fear-over-fairlie-and-skelmorlie-libraries/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402340-closure-fear-over-fairlie-and-skelmorlie-libraries/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:30:00 +0100 News A widowed Fairlie resident was left too upset for words after potted plants of great sentimental value were whisked away from her front door area by callous thieves. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/13/402316-potted-plant-shock-for-fairlie-oap/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/13/402316-potted-plant-shock-for-fairlie-oap/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Roadworks at Hunterston, Seamill and Skelmorlie this week. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/12/402281-roadworks-in-local-area-this-week/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/12/402281-roadworks-in-local-area-this-week/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) firmly believes that clean coal technology, “in which Scotland is strong”, is an essential part of a future, low-carbon energy mix, both nationally and globally. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402169-backing-for-hunterston-coal-plant/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402169-backing-for-hunterston-coal-plant/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News 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 The deadline for public consultation on the new controversial coal power station plans has been extended to 20 August. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401457-deadline-extended-for-coal-power-consultations/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401457-deadline-extended-for-coal-power-consultations/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:55:22 +0100 News 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 North Ayrshire MP Katy Clark has called on the Scottish Government to extend the public consultation period for Ayrshire Power's application for a new coal power plant at Hunterston. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401261-consultation-fears-over-coal-station-project/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401261-consultation-fears-over-coal-station-project/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:43:45 +0100 News Fairlie Parish minister James Whyte has made a plea to the local public to support the Village Hall as it is under threat from North Ayrshire Council cuts and needs to be preserved for future generations. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401244-ministers-plea-for-village-hall/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401244-ministers-plea-for-village-hall/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:03:51 +0100 News Daily roadworks take place on trunk road this week. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/06/401095-roadworks-in-seamill-and-fairlie/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/06/401095-roadworks-in-seamill-and-fairlie/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:42:34 +0100 News Planning application launched for coal power station development. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/401000-coal-power-station-surgeries-in-largs-and-millport/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/401000-coal-power-station-surgeries-in-largs-and-millport/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:37:10 +0100 News In a letter to the Largs News former councillor John Riddell has said that the village will have to go back to raising money to keep the local hall open http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/28/400840-fairlie-will-have-to-pay-to-keep-hall-open/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/28/400840-fairlie-will-have-to-pay-to-keep-hall-open/ Fri, 28 May 2010 09:16:03 +0100 News A property consultancy group who are helping to market the Village Inn and Mudhook say they have been impressed with the interest shown in the Fairlie pub. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/400724-strong-interest-in-mudhook/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/400724-strong-interest-in-mudhook/ Wed, 26 May 2010 09:12:26 +0100 News An appeal has gone out to help provide funds towards a project to commemorate the Fife boatbuilding empire which spanned three generations and produced 'fast and bonnie' boats which are still sailing today. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/19/400505-appeal-for-fairlie-fife-memorial/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/19/400505-appeal-for-fairlie-fife-memorial/ Wed, 19 May 2010 11:38:10 +0100 News A hero cop has been struck down by a rare disorder which affects the nervous system as local cops rally round and are hosting a 24 hour cycle round Cumbrae to raise funds for charity. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/14/400380-hero-cop-struck-down-by-illness/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/14/400380-hero-cop-struck-down-by-illness/ Fri, 14 May 2010 16:41:38 +0100 News Digital radio signal might not be coming to local area. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/400266-dab-doubts-for-largs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/400266-dab-doubts-for-largs/ Wed, 12 May 2010 12:56:23 +0100 News Estate agents Everard Cole are marketing the Mudhook in Fairlie for £300,000 plus VAT after Punch Taverns, who own the bar, took the decision to sell up. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/400261-property-possibility-at-mudhook/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/400261-property-possibility-at-mudhook/ Wed, 12 May 2010 12:38:33 +0100 News Is there a connection between coal dust at Hunterston Clydeport and ill health is the question being asked in a survey in the village. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/399813-dust-fears-for-fairlie-kids/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/399813-dust-fears-for-fairlie-kids/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:12:00 +0100 News North Ayrshire Council has revealed that they told a monitoring company to disconnect its machinery from Fairlie playground on health and safety issues. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/22/399557-mystery-monitor-in-fairlie-playground/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/22/399557-mystery-monitor-in-fairlie-playground/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:55:36 +0100 News Lord Glasgow has been the latest public figure to slam the new traffic system in the town centre. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/399208-lord-glasgow-blasts-traffic-plan/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/399208-lord-glasgow-blasts-traffic-plan/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:43:43 +0100 News