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Author: Ian McMurdo

Ian McMurdo sets his new book ‘Dead Man Walking’ in Ayrshire
A new crime thriller by Ian McMurdo, set in various Ayrshire locations, has just been published.

Mikey with Davina McCall on the show in 2008 (left) and more recently with his PHD (right).

Former Big Brother runner-up Mikey has his say as show's comeback is announced

South Ayrshire alcohol deaths increase

South Ayrshire alcohol deaths increase

There are few things to look out for in tyres when setting out in very hot temperatures (PA)

Drivers urged to make urgent check on cars this weekend amid Met Office warning

RSPCA issue urgent warning to UK dog owners over 'silent killer' amid health warning. (PA)

Pet owners warned of 'silent killer' affecting your dog this weekend

Wine glasses in a restaurant. Credit: Canva

11 best places to eat in Ayrshire according to Tripadvisor reviews

Mortgage bill payers in the UK set to lose out on £600 as interest rates soar. (PA)

Thousands of UK homeowners set to lose £600 from their bank account

The incident took place at popular tourist attraction Culzean Castle. Picture credit: Catherine Miller.

Air ambulance called to Culzean Castle as man falls down embankment

South Ayrshire Council's electric cars

South Ayrshire: Council department up for prestigious APSE Service Awards 2022

Gregor Caldwell presents cheque to RSABI’s Finance and Digital Manager Harry Seran

RSABI’s Gregor donates his retirement collection to charity

32aa Dundonald Games Elaine McClure Chair woman Elaine McClure

Dundonald’s Highland Games return in fantastic style

Pet Aid aimed to help people keep their animals

Pet Aid: Pilot to help people and pets impacted by the cost-of-living crisis in Ayrshire

Met Office weather warnings for thunderstorms are in place from Sunday. Picture: Canva

Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning for Ayrshire as heatwave wanes

Ayr Best Case Scenario

SOUTH AYRSHIRE: Major Ayrshire landmarks and venues could be underwater in less than 20 years

People in Ayrshire and Arran are being urged to register their organ donation status

Health chiefs in Ayrshire urge people to register organ donor status

Mortgage bill payers in the UK set to lose out on £600 as interest rates soar. (PA)

Thousands of UK homeowners set to lose £600 from their bank account

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

Why you could be fined up to £1,000 for not drinking enough water this weekend

Whitletts Roundabout. (Image- street view)

Man treated in hospital after three-car crash in Ayr

The Ian Findlay Path Fund is making £1.5m available to community groups across Scotland

Ayrshire groups urged to apply to £1.5m fund to improve footpath network

Ayr Sheriff Court

Drink driver who did donuts over grass outside pub awaits his fate

Sam has been training by running routes of the West Highland Way

Keen runner taking on first ever marathon after being moved to tears by asbestos sufferer

Photo: Stephen Devlin

Young footballers raise more than £3,000 on charity day

Photo: South Ayrshire Council

Plans for new houses at former Ayr care home given the green light

Photo by Elaine Livingstone

UWS company is set to move into multi-billion dollar sensor industry

Top 5 places to get ice cream in South Ayrshire according to Tripadvisor reviews (Canva)

Top 5 places to get ice cream in South Ayrshire according to Tripadvisor reviews

Photo: Google Maps

Ayr GP surgeries: Where do our doctors rank among Scotland's best?

Sharon Dowey, Scottish Conservatives MSP

Tory MSP blames the Scottish Government for drug deaths

The strike will last one week

Council workers to walk out over 'pitiful' pay offer

Northdoon Place (Image- Street View)

Third South Ayrshire home robbed of jewellery in three weeks

An image taken by drone of the scene in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, where two adults and two children were taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house on Monday. Picture date: Tuesday October 19, 2021..

No prosecutions sought after Kincaidston house blast, investigators confirm

Representatives at the the new field

No faults as work on track for Ayr's new £8.5m athletics facility

Lillie McCluskie and James Wilson

Dalmellington youngsters take part in Scotland's biggest brass band school

Drunk called cops scum on phone after officers offer him lift home

Drunk called cops scum on phone after officers offer him lift home

Whitewin House Garden in Girvan helps charities

University Hospital, Ayr, where the patient was seen

Enquiry into death of Ayr bowel rupture patient not upheld by ombudsman

Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.50am today, August 9.

Updated Police confirm OAP found dead after public asked to avoid Ayr street

Picture: Colin Templeton..14/11/15 GV of the Adamton House hotel in Monkton...Picture: Colin Templeton....

Thug attacked girlfriend after previously shoving her when pregnant

Ayr Sheriff Court

Vandal ordered to pay for bus shelter damage after spraypainting 'FTH'

Police say emergency services are currently on River Street in Ayr.

Public asked to avoid Ayr street after person found 'with serious injuries'

Scotland on Tour brings rock-pop Honeyblood to Ayr Printhouse

People across Dorset are struggling to find a dentist under the NHS. Picture from Pixabay

Dentists not accepting new adult or child patients, report claims

Residents say the hourly frequency on the number 1 bus route between Masonhill and Hayhill is inadequate

Angry Ayr residents accuse bus firm of 'putting profit before people'

Ayr boss Lee Bullen

Ayr United stage fantastic comeback against league newboys

The striking workers on the line on August 1

South Scotland MSP shows solidarity with striking telecomms workers

Students sitting an exam in an exam hall. Credit: PA

What is the SQA Helpline number? How to contact the SQA as the results arrive

Child Benefit payments: HMRC August deadline could see families miss out on £3,400. (PA)

Families could miss out on £3,400 ahead of HMRC August deadline - how to act

WhatsApp announces major changes to app in August amid Mark Zuckerberg's message to users. (PA)

WhatsApp announces major changes to app in August - how it will affect you

Nando’s is giving away free meals to students on results day – find out what you can get (PA)

Nando’s is giving away free meals to students on results day – find out what you can get

Randy Santel defeats 'Big Durty Cow' burger at The BUF. Photo: Randy Santel Facebook page

YouTuber becomes first person to defeat monstrous food challenge in The BUF

The event will take place at the Citadel Leisure Centre on September 10

Details revealed of free fun day in Ayr with plenty of fun for all the family

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra will complete a 40-hour playathon in Troon

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra set to complete 40-hour 'playathon' in Troon

Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped as part of major change. (PA)

Brits warned as thousands of Royal Mail stamps will be unusable within months

Met Office weather forecast for Ayrshire as heatwave set to hit the UK (PA)

Met Office weather forecast for Ayrshire as heatwave set to hit the UK

Mobile phone operators should be forced to make their rules around data roaming in the EU clearer, MoneySavingExpert.com said (PA)

Martin Lewis issues warning to people travelling to the EU