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Largs professor receives honorary doctorate for work as chief scientist
A PROMINENT scientist from Largs has been recognised for his exceptional achievements in engineering and computing. Professor Mark Girolami is the the chief scientist of The Alan Turing Institute and was celebrated at the University of the West
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Largs Thistle Sportsmen's Dinner full of fun and laughter
TWO of the top after dinner speakers in the country provided a thoroughly entertaining evening of stories and anecdotes from their footballing careers at the Largs Thistle Sportsmen's Dinner held at the Willowbank Hotel. Former Hibs striker Tam
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Celtish band set to return to Largs for Christmas concert
THE Celtish Band are returning to Largs in December for another Christmas concert as part of a nationwide tour. The husband and wife duo of Nigel Cameron and Julie Cameron-Hall tour extensively throughout the UK and beyond. They have appeared twice
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Largs Colts suffer heartbreak in NASA League Cup
Largs Colts 2 Dalry Thistle Colts 5 Largs Colts suffered cup heartbreak at the hands of Dalry Thistle for the second time this season, this time in the NASA league cup. Largs started strongly but suffered an early setback when Archie Fisher
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Next meeting of Largs Community Council - here's how to get involved
THE next meeting of Largs Community Council takes place on Thursday, November 21. There will be reports given by police, councillors and sub committees including access to eat, Largs Dementia Friendly, planning and licensing. Regular issues
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Long-awaited Fairlie Coastal Path project completed
THE final stage of the much-anticipated £1 million Fairlie Coastal Path is complete – offering stunning views and improved access to the coast. Work on the third and final part of the path began earlier this year and, this month, North Ayrshire
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Largs Thistle face long trip to Dundee for Scottish Cup tie
LARGS Thistle face a 225 mile round trip to East Craigie in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup this weekend. Thistle, sitting in third spot in the West of Scotland Premier League, have been on blistering form this season in the Scottish Cup with
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Largs Thistle legend George Wall shares his thoughts after Scotland win
LARGS Thistle legend George Wall writes for the News about football matters local, national and international. Scotland got a much needed victory against Croatia. The performance wasn’t great but the result was. Ben Doak really added a sparkle
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See who was making the headlines 20 years ago this week
THIS week, we take a look back to 20 years ago to see who was making the headlines in the Largs and Millport Weekly News in 2004. Junior section winners at West Kilbride Golf Club (Image: Newsquest) Hallidays chemist, formerly Gallaghers in Aitken
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Table Tennis opportunity in Largs on Wednesday nights
LARGS Table Tennis Club is a vibrant community where people of all ages and abilities come together to enjoy the game, make new friends, and enjoy some competitive action. It is open to all and offers a supportive environment where you can learn
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Christmas classics promised at West Kilbride Village Band night
WEST Kilbride Village Band will be hosting its popular winter concert on Monday, December 2. The programme includes light classics, film scores and of course, Christmas music. A band spokesperson said: "We hope you can manage along for a fun
