Search for missing John draws a blank

Second year-round ferry service sought

Expanded Lochranza route would be big boost

Festive five in Santa fun run

The Popplewell clan, comprising triplets Reece, Harry

Getting ready for winter weather

Arran has two new grit bins to help householders keep

Christmas fair bonanza on Arran

Last weekend there was a Christmas fair bonanza on

Reality of homelessness

Four high school pupils from Arran braved icy conditions

Cruickshanks B&B gets first five-star gold rating

A bed and breakfast establishment has been awarded

Firefighters’ loyal service honoured

’Both Neil and Robert fully deserve their awards and

Council meetings to be broadcast online

If you have ever wondered what goes on at a meeting

Kenny is a Christmas star

The chairman of Visit- Arran Kenny Bone has been awarded

Plans to change bus services a step closer

North Ayrshire Council is pushing for changes which

Meet Santa in Lamlash

Children from Lamlash are invited to attend a Christmas

Bernie lights up for the children

Bernie Jackson’s house never fails to attract a large

Lifeboat in Holy Isle evacuation

Arran RNLI responded to a second tasking in three days

Shop Arran winners

The three lucky winners of the Shop Arran prize draw

Freezing weather prompts pipes warning

Scottish Water is urging homeowners and businesses

Civic Pride Awards

Nominations of worthy public-minded organisations are

Editorial

The proposal for a full year-round service between

Distillery sea outfall

Over the past number of weeks there have been various

Carol concert

The annual carol concert has been running for over

Motorhome woes

I refer to your correspondent Mr MacGregor’s comments

Cry for action

The central truth of ecology is that everything in

CARE IN THE COMMUNITY

On Arran there is a real sense of care in the community with a wide range of services for those who may need just that extra bit of help

Charities receive bumper Co-op handout

The Brodick store of the Co-operative group handed

Food bank is open all hours

The Arran Churches Together food bank at Brodick Church

Michael wins the young naturalist of the year award

Club enjoys fun in the snow

There’s been another Goatf ell murder

The Goatfell murder has fascinated generations. Ever

Zara and a tangled murder mystery on Arran

There is no doubt Zara on Arran is a page-turner. From

Largest UK eagle spotted on west coast

In November, winter arrived with the first substantial

THE ARRAN BANNER 20 YEARS AGO

Saturday December 20, 1997

CHURCH NOTICES

Worship will be conducted in the churches at the following

DEATH

Alexander McAfee. Peacefully at home on 4 December

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Gibbs family would like to thank Dr. Hamell, the

Golf

Shiskine Golf Club Saturday December 9, 18- hole medal.

MEMORIAM

In proud and loving memory Bruce Vaughan Mitchell-

Arran Bridge Club results

The results of round three of the Boyd Trophy played

Charity football match

The third annual charity match between County Carpets

Cycle workshop open day

Need a hand to assemble a bike for Christmas? Help

Clubs join together for a bracing Christmas cycle

Three cycling clubs got together for a Christmas ride

Brodick bowls champions

Brodick bowlers marked the end of another successful