It's a New Year - so we thought this would be a great time to look back at some of our best photos and new stories from the last one.

Today, we we take our final look back at 2023, with the top stories and photos from September to December. 

Ayr Advertiser: More than 300 people joined the Shining Star Memory Walk in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice in

More than 300 people joined the Shining Star Memory Walk in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice in September.

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Ayr Advertiser: Racing fans had a ball at the Ayr Gold Cup in September

Racing fans had a ball at the Ayr Gold Cup festival in September - with plenty of eye-catching outfits on show at Ladies' Day.

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Ayr Advertiser: Thousands flocked to Ayr's Festival of Flight in September

Thousands flocked to Ayr's Festival of Flight in September. A second event has already been announced for this year.

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Ayr Advertiser: The Ayr Station Hotel fire

A devastating fire destroyed much of Ayr's troubled Station Hotel - putting the very future of the listed building at risk. The blaze also disrupted train services to Ayr for months.

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Ayr Advertiser: Prestmas 2023 got a big thumbs up from the crowds

Annbank's Stephen Crawford created an Alien Hallowe'en theme for his home in October.

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Ayr Advertiser: Prestwick scout Dayn Montgomery, nine, was named Scotland's Little  Champion for his work

Prestwick Scout Dayn Montgomery, nine, was named Scotland's Little  Champion for his work collecting presents for sick kids in hospital,. He is pictured at the ceremony with actors Robert Carlyle and James Cosmo.

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Ayr Advertiser: Prestmas 2023 got a big thumbs up from the crowds

Finally, Prestmas 2023 got a big thumbs up from the crowds as the town's countdown to Christmas kicked off.