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Published: 9 Sep 2010 12:30
“I TAKE a lot of heart from this” said Bill Grant after approval for a licence was given to David bryson and Sons Ltd in Prestwick after they announced that they would not be selling Bucky or cheap cider.
Published: 9 Sep 2010 12:30
Cash Injection for Burns Museum
NEWS that the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum at Alloway has received a substantial boost has been welcomed by Ayr MSP John Scott.
Published: 9 Sep 2010 12:30
TROON’s very own music festival came to town over the weekend as an eclectic mix of musicians all passionate about their craft played at various venues throughout the normally quiet seaside town.
Published: 8 Sep 2010 12:30
A TROON beer garden extension was approved after the objector and the applicant reached an agreement during a meeting of the Licensing Board last week.
Published: 8 Sep 2010 12:30
Tragic news of Prestwick officer
TRAGEDY struck a Prestwick family last week when Jamie Adam died following a collision with another rider during a motorcycle race on the Isle of Mann.
Published: 8 Sep 2010 12:30
Concern over future of Girvan rail links
CONCERNS over the future and scheduling of the Ayr to Stranraer train services have been investigated this week after the issue was raised by Pinmore and Pinwherry Community Council (PPCC).
Published: 8 Sep 2010 09:30
TALBOT edged past Whitletts to set up a mouthwatering League Cup final clash with Irvine Meadow.
Published: 7 Sep 2010 12:30
Minders order for Maybole marchers
A LICENSE was granted last week for the Apprentice Boys Walker Club of Maybole for Maybole Town Hall on Saturday, September 11 for their annual parade.
Published: 7 Sep 2010 12:30
IT'S that time of the year again when Ayr is jam-packed with events for the month of September.
Published: 7 Sep 2010 12:30
A SEX shop has admitted exposing customers "to death" by encouraging them to swallow bath salts containing mephedrone.
Published: 6 Sep 2010 12:30
Alert over Ayr's 'risky' people
CONCERNS were noted but overlooked at a meeting of South Ayrshire’s Scrutiny Panel last week when Councillor Bill Grant raised objections to a housing project.
Published: 6 Sep 2010 12:30
RIVER Ayr Tenants Association celebrated its 21st birthday in style at a special event.
Published: 5 Sep 2010 12:30
Danger on the roads of Carrick
DANGERS are still alive on South Carrick’s roads as resident’s report that despite the Police’s best efforts foreign goods vehicle drivers still use the wrong side of the road.
Published: 5 Sep 2010 12:30
Girvan Academy clebrates good HMIe report
IT is thumbs up for pupils and staff at Girvan Academy with their latest inspection revealing top marks.
Published: 5 Sep 2010 12:30
Maybole Community Council unveiled
Pictured are the members of Maybole Community Council 2010-13.
Published: 4 Sep 2010 12:30
Full picture spread of the latest activities 1st Prestwick Boys' Brigade have been enjoying.
Published: 4 Sep 2010 12:30
MEMBERS of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce recently enjoyed an exclusive private tour around the newly refurbished NATS facility at Prestwick Airport.
Published: 3 Sep 2010 12:30
'Don't smother us in windfarms'
SOUTH Carrick is being overrun by windfarms according to Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council who believe that their beautiful natural landscape is on the brink of destruction.
Published: 3 Sep 2010 12:30
TWO brave chefs from Ayr took to the skies in a bid to raise vital funds for charity and help launch Gordon Ramsay's glittering gala dinner.
Published: 3 Sep 2010 12:30
South Ayrshire police face pain of cuts
SOUTH Ayrshire’s police force is set to be cut as hundreds of civilian jobs go after discussions were held by Strathclyde Police at County Buildings in Ayr.
Published: 2 Sep 2010 12:30
Troon raises staggering £7,000 for cancer kids
OVER £7,000 was raised in Troon on Friday night at a charity dinner held to raise funds for the JACK Foundation (Joining Against Cancer in Kids).
Published: 2 Sep 2010 12:30
MAIDENS Harbour Gala went off without a hitch on Saturday as Sophie Cuthbert was crowned Mermaid and over £2000 was raised for the Harbour Trust.
Published: 2 Sep 2010 12:30
Ayr bearing the brunt of methadone headache
METHADONE problems in Ayr are set to be tackled by a brand new problem solving approach developed after concerns were raised by a Troon councillor.
Published: 1 Sep 2010 12:30
Sick kids in early pantomime treat
A PANTOMIME will be performed in a children's ward at Crosshouse Hospital on Wednesday.
Published: 1 Sep 2010 12:30
A TRADE Unionist has been selected to fight the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley seat for Labour in newt year's Scottish Parliament elections.
Published: 1 Sep 2010 12:30
AN Ayr man convicted of drug dealing is to have £20,000 confiscated from him following a court order last week.
Published: 1 Sep 2010 09:30
DEFIANT Ayr United boss Brian Reid insisted there’s no need for panic despite a faltering start to the campaign which has seen the Honest Men pick up just five points from their opening four matches.
Published: 1 Sep 2010 09:30
RACHEL Hunter made history on Saturday when she became the youngest ever athlete to compete in the Heavy Events at the Cowal Highland Games in Dunoon.
Published: 1 Sep 2010 09:30
Battle of the best at Prestwick
EVERY year an epic battle is waged between the tennis players of Prestwick Sports and Leisure - to determine who are the best players in the club.
Published: 1 Sep 2010 09:30
Battle of the best at Prestwick
EVERY year an epic battle is waged between the tennis players of Prestwick Sports and Leisure - to determine who are the best players in the club.
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