http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/millport/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:26:42 +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/millport/ Former Dr Who David Tennant swapped the Tardis for the Cal Mac ferry as he ventured across to Millport for a day at the seaside. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402919-look-who-visited-largs-and-millport/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402919-look-who-visited-largs-and-millport/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:30:00 +0100 News Clyde Coastguard have confirmed that they investigated reports concerning an incident between two fishing boats in Largs bay which happened last month. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402656-fishing-boat-wars-in-the-clyde/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402656-fishing-boat-wars-in-the-clyde/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News The President of the Isle of Cumbrae Elderly Forum has slammed a pharmacist as 'insensitive’ and 'self-centred’ in his attempts to open a Millport premises. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402660-islanders-hit-back-at-pharmacy/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402660-islanders-hit-back-at-pharmacy/ Wed, 21 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 The opening night and first performances of Cumbrae Dramatic Club’s summer playhouse 2010 drew a good sized audienace who gave the club a much appreciated good response. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402367-summer-fun-at-cumbrae-dramatic-club/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402367-summer-fun-at-cumbrae-dramatic-club/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:30:00 +0100 News Millport has received £2500 worth of grants from a local development scheme for their big festivals in August and September. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/11/402244-cash-boost-for-island-festivals/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/11/402244-cash-boost-for-island-festivals/ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Millport residents have complained that their only bank machine routinely runs out of cash - and that it's hurting the island economy. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/401928-millport-bank-machine-has-no-cash/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/401928-millport-bank-machine-has-no-cash/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:05:11 +0100 News It was a great day in Millport when Joanna Stewart continued the fine tradition of Cumbrae Gala Queen. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/401677-joanna-is-the-queen-of-cumbrae/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/401677-joanna-is-the-queen-of-cumbrae/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:04:24 +0100 News 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 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 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 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 An English yacht owner who comes to Cumbrae regularly is dismayed that not more is down to make boat people more welcomed by Millport http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/401006-do-more-for-the-cumbrae-boat-visitors/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/401006-do-more-for-the-cumbrae-boat-visitors/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:22:45 +0100 News Police colleagues of pc Stephen McCormick are to cycle round Cumbrae to raise funds after he was struck down by the Guillain-Barre Syndrome http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/401005-cycle-trek-for-pc-shrek/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/401005-cycle-trek-for-pc-shrek/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:16:47 +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 A digital media workshop will be brought to Millport in July courtesy of the BBC. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/28/400839-bbc-filming-in-millport/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/28/400839-bbc-filming-in-millport/ Fri, 28 May 2010 09:12:42 +0100 News Millport locals will be given a unique chance to experiment with video technology, turning their creative ideas into reality thanks to BBC Scotland's digital media workshop - the L.A.B (Learn at BBC Scotland). http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/400729-video-technology-opportunity-in-cumbrae/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/400729-video-technology-opportunity-in-cumbrae/ Wed, 26 May 2010 08:43:45 +0100 News Islanders are up in arms over what they see as a threat to the drugs dispensary at the Garrison http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/21/400587-millport-meeting-over-pharmacy-service/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/21/400587-millport-meeting-over-pharmacy-service/ Fri, 21 May 2010 12:21:42 +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 With £1m extra set aside by North Ayrshire Council to tackle the growing problem of potholes in the road system the island is to be included. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/400265-cumbrae-potholes-to-be-filled-in/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/400265-cumbrae-potholes-to-be-filled-in/ Wed, 12 May 2010 12:54:54 +0100 News A reader has written about the difficulties parents will face if the after school care is priced out of their reach. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400088-threat-to-parents-over-after-school-care/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400088-threat-to-parents-over-after-school-care/ Thu, 06 May 2010 14:00:59 +0100 News A local councillor believes that the Garrison Cafe looks set to soon turn a profit - after takings quadrupled in a year. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/22/399550-garrison-cafe-cash-soars/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/22/399550-garrison-cafe-cash-soars/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:55:30 +0100 News Largs Police have reported that a woman is being questioned about a four figure fraud report at Millport Post Office. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/21/399453-woman-arrested-over-millport-fraud-attempt/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/21/399453-woman-arrested-over-millport-fraud-attempt/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:08:36 +0100 News The George Hotel in Millport has been put up for sale with a guide price of offers over £500,000. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399020-millport-hotel-is-pound500000/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399020-millport-hotel-is-pound500000/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:06:46 +0100 News