http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:02:27 +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/ Alistair McGregor was torn over whether setting a minimum price would provide the solution and instead favoured a change in the drinking laws. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/08/396644-largs-man-calls-for-licensing-changes/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/08/396644-largs-man-calls-for-licensing-changes/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:38:13 +0000 News Police managed to snare a 29 year old man in connection with a theft from a hotel room after searching through CCTV footage. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/07/396643-thief-caught-on-film/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/07/396643-thief-caught-on-film/ Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:37:22 +0000 News Local MSP speaks about the future of the Brisbane Queen event after the event has been missing from local calendar for two years. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/06/396632-msp-kenny-gibson-on-future-of-brisbane-queen/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/06/396632-msp-kenny-gibson-on-future-of-brisbane-queen/ Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:42:42 +0000 News There will be traffic lights in Gallowgate Street on Largs seafront over Monday and Tuesday. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/396773-traffic-lights-during-cctv-installation/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/396773-traffic-lights-during-cctv-installation/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:26:58 +0000 News Local MSP Kenneth Gibson has insisted that a clean coal power station will "never be built" at Hunterston - and has slammed another delay to the project. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/396648-coal-station-will-never-be-built/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/396648-coal-station-will-never-be-built/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:48:37 +0000 News Locals in Largs and Millport debate minimal alcohol pricing policy put forward by SNP. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/396641-education-is-key-to-stop-drinking-culture/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/396641-education-is-key-to-stop-drinking-culture/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:25:33 +0000 News A word travelling poisonous sea creature has reached Largs it has been revealed. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396670-sea-squirt-invades-largs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396670-sea-squirt-invades-largs/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:15:43 +0000 News When dog attack victim Tallulah McConnachie was recovering at Yorkhill Children's Hospital in Glasgow she met a special visitor http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396657-millports-tallulah-vip-hospital-visit/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396657-millports-tallulah-vip-hospital-visit/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:21:50 +0000 News Police are using 'cocaine torches' to check if illegal drugs are being used within Ayrshire's pubs and clubs. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396635-cocaine-torch-shine-on-largs-pubs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396635-cocaine-torch-shine-on-largs-pubs/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:17:02 +0000 News Calls have been made from the public to set up a Viking Queen for the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Largs Viking Festival in 2010. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396631-viking-queen-to-replace-brisbane-queen/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396631-viking-queen-to-replace-brisbane-queen/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:40:54 +0000 News The Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry Bute carried out successful berthing trials on Sunday morning (31st January) at Largs Pier. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396630-historic-visit-at-largs-pier/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396630-historic-visit-at-largs-pier/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:35:27 +0000 News Warren Park Nursing Home in Largs is participating in Dignity Action Day and looking for some green fingers volunteers to help in a spot of gardening! http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396629-dignity-day-at-warren-park/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396629-dignity-day-at-warren-park/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:34:46 +0000 News North Ayrshire and Arran MP Katy Clark has welcomed the Governments announcement that they will set up a supermarket ombudsman to enforce the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396626-mp--keep-the-supermarkets-in-check/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396626-mp--keep-the-supermarkets-in-check/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:28:45 +0000 News In 1955, the Lugano Bar opened at 5 Fort Street and was part of the new enterprise by the Castelvecchi family and was opened by Provost John Robertson. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396628-pubs-were-20-years-ahead-of-their-time-in-largs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/396628-pubs-were-20-years-ahead-of-their-time-in-largs/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:32:47 +0000 News Former 'News' editor John McCreadie was married in the snowdrifts in 1940 and found a resourceful way of going on honeymoon! http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/31/396441-editors-honeymoon-in-the-snow/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/31/396441-editors-honeymoon-in-the-snow/ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:57:40 +0000 News Largs Town Twinning Chairman reveals plan for summer holiday coach from town to Andernos Les Bain. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/30/396539-vive-la-france-summer-holiday-planned-from-largs-audio/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/30/396539-vive-la-france-summer-holiday-planned-from-largs-audio/ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:12:56 +0000 News A teenage yob could have caused a serious accident after he threw a stone at the driver's window of a passing car. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/30/396366-stone-hurled-at-car-in-largs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/30/396366-stone-hurled-at-car-in-largs/ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:17:07 +0000 News Local MP Katy Clark and MSP Kenneth Gibson have both met with the George family and expressed a willingness to aid Matt's appeal bid. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396492-political-parties-unite-over-matt-george/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396492-political-parties-unite-over-matt-george/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:54:53 +0000 News Scottish Water is advising motorists that the A78 in Skelmorlie, is to be temporarily closed on Sunday January 31 to allow a damaged section of road to be repaired. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396320-road-closure-this-sunday/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396320-road-closure-this-sunday/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:50:16 +0000 News The long awaited plan to help the traffic flow in Largs has been saved after an urgent summit took place between both North Ayrshire Council and Transport Scotland after fears over the collapse of the project. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396371-traffic-scheme-on-course/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396371-traffic-scheme-on-course/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:49:11 +0000 News Susan Craddock, the Sub-Postmistress of Largs Main Street office has asked local people to support the campaign for new banking facilities at the P.O. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396497-give-largs-post-office-banking-service/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396497-give-largs-post-office-banking-service/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:47:36 +0000 News Conservative candidate Philip Lardner has hit back at his SNP opponent's criticism over his skepticism about climate change http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396496-experts-false-claims-on-climate-change/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396496-experts-false-claims-on-climate-change/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:43:36 +0000 News Scottish Government Minister Alex Neil has travelled to Cumbrae to present a big cheque to the island development company. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396495-millport-to-have-business-centre/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396495-millport-to-have-business-centre/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:36:53 +0000 News Tesco will open on February 10 in Largs. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396387-14-new-jobs-as-tesco-to-open/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396387-14-new-jobs-as-tesco-to-open/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:31:36 +0000 News The RFA Largs Bay has been called out on an emergency mission to earthquake hit Haiti as part of the international humanitarian effort. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396369-rfa-largs-bay-on-mission-to-haiti/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396369-rfa-largs-bay-on-mission-to-haiti/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:18:45 +0000 News