Roisin McGroarty

Stories by Roisin McGroarty

Below are recent stories by Roisin McGroarty

• Published: 11 Mar 2010 13:00

  Two primary schools ransacked

  A CALL has been made for South Ayrshire schools to be given greater security as more two primaries are ransacked.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 13:00

  Armed robbers target Girvan

  A SIXTH South Ayrshire bookies has been held up by hammer wielding thug.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 13:00

  Jobs lost at town police stations

  TWO jobs have been axed at Troon and Prestwick police stations as part of a bid to slash £16million from the budget.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 12:50

  Community activist Roy - the town pays tribute

  TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'gentleman' who devoted countless hours working on improving Troon and the surrounding area.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 12:30

  Plans for children's units will be shown

  RESIDENTS are getting the chance to see plans to create three six-bed units to house South Ayrshire youngsters.

• Published: 9 Mar 2010 13:20

  Parents have say on Marr move

  HOPES are high that secondary pupils in Troon will benefit from a state-of-the-art complex.

• Last updated: 8 Mar 2010 10:59

  Hectic for Heroes Who Save Nine

  NINE people across Scotland have been saved by Prestwick's search and rescue during one weekend.

• Published: 6 Mar 2010 10:00

  Muirhead Kids Celebrate Burns

  MUSIC, poetry and good food were all on the menu for the Muirhead kids Burns Supper.

• Published: 5 Mar 2010 12:00

  A Bond Ball for Ayrshire Charity

  A SPARKLING James Bond theme night for an Ayrshire cancer charity is already pulling in the big guns.

• Published: 4 Mar 2010 12:00

  Games on For Dundonald

  THE village of Dundonald can breath a sigh of relief as their highland games are saved.

• Published: 4 Mar 2010 12:00

  Ann Winning Stalking Battle

  VICTIMS of stalking across the country could soon have new powers to fight back, and it's all thanks to the strength of one Ayr woman.

• Published: 4 Mar 2010 12:00

  There's No Excuse: Police Crackdown on Domestic Abuse

  COWARDLY men and women who attack their partners are being warned that police will hunt them down.

• Published: 4 Mar 2010 11:58

  Young South Ayrshire Stars Take The Helm of Show

  GIRVAN Musical Society is preparing for its latest concert by having two young stars take the helm.

• Published: 3 Mar 2010 12:00

  Stunning Prestwick Girl Could Be Top Model

  BEAUTIFUL Linzi Noble is hoping South Ayrshire residents get behind her bid to be crowned the nations top model.

• Published: 28 Feb 2010 12:00

  South Ayrshire Groups to Benefit from £21k Funding

  UP to 70 South Ayrshire groups and individuals have benefited from over £21,000 of funding.

• Last updated: 25 Feb 2010 12:00

  Deer Mauled to Death by Huskies

  DOG walkers in Dundonald were left in state of shock after watching two deer being mauled to death by huskies.

• Published: 25 Feb 2010 12:00

  Plans for South Ayrshire Travellers Site

  PLANS for a new travellers camp in South Ayrshire are 'on the move' with 20 others areas being offered protection.

• Published: 25 Feb 2010 12:00

  Politician Has Blasted Girvan Pool Decision

  THE decision not to put any money aside for a new Girvan pool has been blasted by a local politician.

• Last updated: 24 Feb 2010 12:30

  "We Are Under Attack"

  THOUSANDS of pounds worth of unique and specialised tools have been stolen during a daring night-time raid.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 12:10

  SAC Pantomime 'Lost £100k'

  CINDERELLA'S glass slipper must have cracked this year after South Ayrshire Council lost £100,000 running the annual pantomime.

• Last updated: 24 Feb 2010 12:00

  Ayrshire Company Wins Ryanair Hanger Contract

  AN Ayrshire company has secured the contract to build Ryanair's second hanger at Prestwick Airport.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 11:59

  A Birthday With A Big Difference for George

  A GRANDFATHER is celebrating his 70th birthday in style by placing a telephone box in the Sahara Desert.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 13:00

  We'll Fight to Keep Search and Rescue

  AN EMERGENCY motion has been passed by South Ayrshire Council to fight for HMS Gannet to remain at Prestwick and stave off over 100 local job losses.

• Last updated: 17 Feb 2010 12:30

  Monkton Park and Ride Bid is Step Closer

  A MAJOR park and ride scheme in Monkton is a step closer to becoming a reality this week, despite concerns from neighbours.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 12:00

  A Record Breaker for Bone Marrow in Ayr

  IT was a record breaking day for the crew of Ayr Fire Station with their first bone marrow clinic.

• Published: 16 Feb 2010 13:00

  Robbery at Bookies No 5

  CUSTOMERS and staff were left traumatised after the FIFTH armed robbery of a South Ayrshire bookies.

• Published: 16 Feb 2010 12:59

  The Results Are In From South Ayrshire Council

  IT'S good and bad news for residents as the latest cost cutting and spending plans are released.

• Published: 13 Feb 2010 12:00

  Scamnesty: Crackdown on Cash Cons

  RESIDENTS in South Ayrshire can now fight back against the scam artists during a month-long campaign.

• Published: 12 Feb 2010 12:00

  Look Who Dropped In

  ONLOOKERS were shocked to see a search and rescue helicopter land in Tarbolton last week but it was all for kids.

• Published: 12 Feb 2010 11:30

  Six Hundred Pupils Excluded for Violence

  OVER 600 kids have been excluded from schools across South Ayrshire during the last year due to violent and abusive attacks.