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Ayrshire's hero cadet honoured
Cadet Sergeant Major Paul Thomson (18) from Tarbolton has recently picked up his second award for actions carried out at Annbank Gala Day in July last year.
HERO SCHOOL: Braehead Primary in Ayr recently enjoyed a health week which included a visit from firefighter Liz Brady who is pictured with Ashley Robson and some P1 and P2 pupils.
No illusion: Fraser set to wow audience
TALENTED teen Fraser Stokes is gearing up for the performance of a life-time in front of a massive audience.
Memorial to honour Ayr's aviation history
AYR'S aviation history is to be commemorated with the unveiling of a memorial at the town's racecourse.
Emergency dash for man trapped under a tractor
A MAN had a very lucky escape after he survived getting trapped underneath his overturned tractor after it slipped in mud.
Raising bucket loads of cash for Marie Curie!
THESE glamourous ladies were out enjoying their fundraising activities for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Meet Queen Toni McLaughlin and Aidan McQuillan
ROYAL DUO: Organisers for Maybole Gala Day have revealed this year's Gala King and Queen of Carrick will be Toni McLaughlin and Aidan McQuillan.
Strong support for Ayr Rugby Club!
AYR rugby fans leaving for the Cup Final were all smiles - picture special.
Brave Lewis heads for star-studded bash
SMILING Lewis Miller from Ayr will be the guest of honour at a star-studded charity premiere.
Ayr family's missing pet appeal
AN Ayr family are keeping their fingers crossed for information about their missing dog Jack.
A FAMILY are appealing for information on their missing dog after the pet disappeared from Barassie beach.
Be a CLIC fundraising hero in 2012
CLIC Sargent are calling on people across the area to support their bid to raise money for the UK's leading cancer charity for children and young people by doing something 'yummy' for Yummy Mummy Week.
Ayrshire fundraising queen sets her sights on 'Butterfly Come & Tri'
SUPER fundraiser Lorna Dempsey is preparing for another major challenge - by organising a triathlon event in Ayrshire.
Rescued dog suffering severe skin condition
AN animal charity is on the hunt to find a dog's owner after the pet was found alone and suffering from a severe skin condition.
Is HMS Gannet going, going...gone?
BIDS are being sought by the UK government for private companies to take over Prestwick's HMS Gannet.
Pigeons dirt protest sparks deterrents buy
PIGEON deterrents are set to be installed at a Troon sheltered housing complex after complaints to the council from residents.
Top royal praise for Ayr University chief
THE Principal of Ayr's new £81million university campus has been given high praise for his work in the form of a CBE.
Christmas cheer for South Ayrshire's posties
IT was all smiles at Ayr's Royal Mail delivery office when a special guest dropped in.
South Ayrshire's Shining Stars
IT was a chance for members of the South Ayrshire Shining Stars Stage School and local dancers to put their best foot forward during a Christmas Extravaganza in Ayr Town Hall.
Cash boost for the life-saving RNLI crew
CHEQUE IT OUT: Members from the Rotary Club of Troon met some of Troon Lifeboat Crew at the town's yacht marina.
