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New author at 73 as Largs gran achieves lifetime ambition
A 73-year-old Largs grandmother is giving it ‘laldy’ after she achieved a lifetime ambition by publishing her first novel. Anne Irvine, who lives on the south side of Largs, says that her own life experiences were the inspiration behind the book
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Busy road reopens after 'bus crash' reported between Kilbirnie and Largs
EMERGENCY services have been called to the scene of a one-vehicle crash between Kilbirnie and Largs. McGill's have confirmed that one of their buses was involved in a crash that happened on the A760 in the Blairpark area at around 3.30pm on Thursday
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Car stolen in broad daylight from Largs car park, police confirm
A CAR was stolen in broad daylight from a car park in Largs, police have confirmed. A grey Range Rover Evoque was taken from the car park at Vikingar on the morning of Sunday, July 7. Sergeant Donald Fisher of Police Scotland in Largs said:
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Popular village restaurant given go-ahead for outdoor seating plans
A popular village café and restaurant in West Kilbride will offer outdoor seating after plans were given the green light. The planning application submitted by the owners of Ziggy's Restaurant for a terrace area to the side of the current building
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Plans take shape for 'tourist package' to bring cruise ship visitors to Largs
PLANS to draw up a package aimed at attracting cruise ship visitors to Largs are beginning to take shape. Lesley McCormack, a director of the Largs Viking Festival and a tour guide at the town’s Vikingar visitor attraction, revealed that talks
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Putting green in Largs reopens as operator says sorry for 'unfortunate' closure
THE operator of a popular putting green in Largs has apologised for its unexpected closure at the weekend. The Mackerston putting green was closed over the weekend of July 6 and 7, though it's now back up and running. A spokesperson for the
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Tickets on sale now for popular feature of this year's Largs Viking Festival
Tickets are now available for a popular feature of the annual Viking Festival in Largs. The Haakon Haakonsson Lecture has a long history in the town, dating back to the inaugural festival in 1980, when BBC Mastermind presenter and noted historian
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Scottish woman with links to Largs featured on Love Island
A SCOTTISH woman with links to Largs says she has "no regrets" about her appearance on popular TV dating show Love Island. Lucy Graybill, who previously worked in the Largs Co-op, was one of six new girls who joined the islanders in Casa Amor
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Letter: Summer visitors voice disappointment at 'neglected' flower beds in Largs
We have spent many happy summer holidays in Largs and have always taken great delight in admiring the colourful displays of flowers and other plants which have enhanced the town’s appearance. Before: How it used to look in Largs town centre (Image
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Locals say cheers to popular pub re-opening after lengthy closure
LOCALS are celebrating today as a popular pub in Skelmorlie is set to re-open under new owners. The Eglinton Bar has been shut for the last five months and villagers are delighted that it will be up and running again. Oweners Nicola and Frank
