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  • Local organisations to take part in 'Poppy Bounce'

    LOCAL organisations are hosting their own ‘Poppy Bounce’ events to raise money for Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland. The Girvan Jobcentre and NHS Ayrshire Hospital will jump on their spacehoppers for the fundraising challenge this month in the

  • Ayr Cricket Club suffer a narrow defeat

    AYR played host to Stenhousemuir on Saturday in the Western Union First Division and fell agonisingly short in their chase of the visitors’ total, losing by one run. After winning the toss Stenhousemuir batted first but were soon in trouble - losing both

  • Ayr Cricket Club suffer a narrow defeat

    AYR played host to Stenhousemuir on Saturday in the Western Union First Division and fell agonisingly short in their chase of the visitors’ total, losing by one run. After winning the toss Stenhousemuir batted first but were soon in trouble - losing

  • Ayr Cricket Club suffer a narrow defeat

    AYR played host to Stenhousemuir on Saturday in the Western Union First Division and fell agonisingly short in their chase of the visitors’ total, losing by one run. After winning the toss Stenhousemuir batted first but were soon in trouble - losing

  • Thug jailed after stealing four-figure sum in Ayr robberies

    A robber who carried out two terrifying raids in three days is behind bars. Matthew Sharkey was today jailed for six years and eight months for the crimes in Ayr, including a raid at Libby's store and Crumbs and Cocktails. Sharkey struck at

  • Troon golf ace loses Amateur flagship final

    A BOLD bid by Kilmarnock Barassie ace Euan Walker to win the 2019 Amateur Championship  at Portmarnock GC in Ireland came up just short on Saturday afternoon. He was defeated on the final green by Ireland's James Sugrue in the 36-hole final.   

  • Piping fanfare for Holy Fair 2019 extravaganza

    THOUSANDS of people flocked to Ayr’s Low Green to celebrate this year’s Holy Fair with Armed Forces day and Pipes in the Park. Visitors were greeted to a host of activities on the back drop of Ayr beach with the sun also making an appearance.

  • Concerns are voiced over derelict former Ayr hotel

    CONCERNS have been raised over the safety of a building in Ayr town centre with fears it could pose a danger to the public. The former Royal Hotel, Kyle Street has been cordoned as council workers are keen to gain access to assess the state of

  • Man arrested in connection with Prestwick robbery

    POLICE have arrested a man in connection with robbing a 17-year-old in Prestwick. The male victim was targetted at Outdale Avenue on Friday, June 14. The 19-year-old man arrested has also been charged with various other offences and will appear