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A shut pub and popular dance venue could now be transformed into seven flats and smaller takeaway bar restaurant if plans are approved. Plans to turn the first and second floors of Irvine’s former Burns building into flats and studio were submitted - with the owner hoping to turn the ground floor into a smaller bar and hot food take away. The Times previously reported how the three-story establishment at 34-36 High Street, which closed its doors in 2019, was snapped up at auction for £105,000 reduced from its previous price of £425,000 for the popular haunt. The applicant, Mohammed Akhtar, plans to now turn the licensed public house, which featured two bars, upstairs nightclub and restaurant into seven housing units in total over the two floors.
North Ayrshire s Provost says Duke of Edinburgh s death is loss for entire nation
Ian Clarkson paid tribute to the late Prince Philip – adding that he had been part of the fabric of Britain throughout all of our lifetimes.
The Duke of Edinburgh died last Friday, aged 99 (Image: Getty Images)
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During lockdown, the band were relocated in one household, and continued performing from the Red Brick Studio. And they plan to continue until live gigs in front of audiences begin again.
The band said the online gigs have been a great way to connect with fans Lead singer Ian Clarkson lead singer said: When all our shows, including a US tour, had to be cancelled, many of our fans asked us to do a live stream – so we tried it out. Word spread, we continued, and the live audience grew daily, with hundreds of song requests, ideas and positive comments sent in. We realised that in these unprecedented times, this was how music fans could still follow their favourite bands, and we encouraged other musicians and performers to do the same.
More than 750 kids across the region will receive presents this year thanks to donations from locals. Thousands of toys, books, sweets and gift vouchers were handed in to libraries over the course of four weeks as part of the North Ayrshire Christmas Gift Appeal. The donations were divided into age categories by the Connected Communities team, before being packaged up to be delivered to the children. Provost Ian Clarkson hailed the efforts of locals and said the donations would make a great difference to the families receiving them. He said: “To say I am blown away by the generosity of North Ayrshire’s communities would be a complete understatement. Nothing could have prepared me for the enormous quantity of donations I witnessed.