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Ayr Sheriff Court where Lynette Greenop faced trial this week

Murderer who killed her sister cleared of historic child sexual abuse claims
A KILLER jailed for life after murdering her sister has been cleared of historic child sexual abuse claims against two girls in Ayr and Troon.

The Gaiety Theatre will receive a further cash injection from South Ayrshire Council. Photo: NQ Archives

Warning issued that council 'can't support the Gaiety ad infinitum'

NHS Ayrshire & Arran have rubbished claims that services could be moved from Ayr Hospital

'No plans' to move A&E and ICU services from Ayr hospital

The Dundonald Christmas Fayre takes place on Saturday, December 3

Dundonald Christmas Fayre this weekend: full details of where, when and what's on

Maybole Carrick Centre to offer two chances to meet Santa this Saturday

Maybole Carrick Centre to offer two chances to meet Santa this Saturday

The airshow is pencilled in for Saturday, September 9

Row over airshow rumbles on as cabinet refuses request for finance report

South Ayrshire Council confirms list of schools to close next week

South Ayrshire Council confirms list of schools to close next week

The incident occurred on Wood Road in Troon.

Police appeal after Hallowe'en night assault on pensioner

The store opened earlier this month

Ayr man to re-appear in court this week after Rangers Store break in

The incident happened at Smuggler's in Prestwick (Image: Street View)

Ayr thug told to pay his victim £1,000 after being called an ‘ugly b*****d’

Drug dealer jailed for supplying MDMA and cannabis after police raid home

Drug dealer jailed for supplying MDMA and cannabis after police raid home

MSP Sharon Dowey has written to Humza Yousaf

'Lives will be lost'- MSP writes to Humza Yousaf over concerns for Ayr A&E closure

Photo: Ewan McVicar/Twitter

DJ Ewan McVicar releases promo video for Ayr's Pavilion Festival

The Hospice is looking for donations in the run up to Christmas

Ayrshire Hospice urges public to donate over Christmas period

Ayr's very own DJ Ewan McVicar, who is currently fresh off of a worldwide tour, will take over the Low Green in Ayr

Massive music festival confirmed for Ayr's Low Green will see DJ Ewan McVicar return

Buzzworks staff celebrating being named on a different top 100 employers list in 2018.

Ayrshire hospitality group is one of the best companies in the UK to work for

Photo: KeyStore More Prestwick - Ayr/Facebook

New Prestwick Keystore provides job opportunities, food kitchen and dessert parlour

Photo: NQ Archives

Ayr Reclaim the Night walk will stand up in opposition to violence against women

Aldente Ayr pick up their award. Photo: Aldenteayr/Facebook

WATCH: 'Surreal' moment as Ayr resturant wins at Scottish Italian Awards

Scott Colville and David McCallum threatened to rape a businessman's wife and abduct the couple's children if they didn't hand over £20,000

Couple open up on "surreal torture" after years of horrific threats by Ayr thugs

Last week South Scotland MSP Carol Mochan joined the large EIS rally

South Scotland MSP says striking teachers are "backbone of every Ayrshire community"

RNLI members receive their donation. Photo: RNLI

Two Ayrshire lifeboat stations to benefit from Co-op's RNLI fund-raising

The Scottish Government has told the local NHS that it must at least plug that initial gap of £26.4m.

£1m-plus spent on agency nurses in a month as Ayrshire health chiefs face £30m gap

The A77 is a vital road that runs through Ayrshire

Scottish Labour Leader joins South Scotland MSP in A77 road improvement calls

The library in South Ayrshire has been selected as one of the first in Scotland to host. Photo: NQ Archives

Girvan library to host free "repair and upcycle hub" from 2023

Festival Organiser Douglas Graham presenting the cheque to Claire Stuart-Paulin on behalf of The Ayrshire Hospice

Ayrshire ale enthusiasts raise £1650 for end of life charity

The Italian visitors pictured with their South Ayrshire hosts (Image: South Ayrshire Council)

Visitors welcomed to Ayr from 'the most Scottish town in Italy'

The College facilities will be available to students at Ayr’s Dam Park

Ayrshire College Dam Park building to trial "warm space" areas as temperatures drop

Ayr Sheriff Court

‘Slut’ shame doorstep shouter hurled abuse after being thrown out of Ayr home

Photo: Barr Sheepdog Trial

International visitors arrive in Ayrshire for Barr Sheepdog Trial

Plans are now underway to secure some impressive aviation displays for the proposed airshow

Ayr airshow given green light as council announces festival's official name

The event welcomed over 2,000 eager shoppers

Kind-hearted Ayrshire residents give local charity a £24,000 boost at winter fair

Man arrested after breaking into Ayr Rangers Store

Man arrested after breaking into Ayr Rangers Store

Government launches £1 billion scheme to make middle-income homes energy efficient

Government launches £1 billion scheme to make middle-income homes energy efficient

Scott Nelson was seen by customers at The Growler on Beresford Road

Pervert performed sex act in full view of customers at restaurant in Ayr

Soibhian Brown MSP

OPINION Siobhian Brown: An honour to pay tribute to heroes

Sainsbury’s supermarket on Ayr Road, Prestwick

Woman who asked Prestwick retail worker 'you're a p**f aren't you?' jailed

The bay windowed lounge with recessed library

Ayrshire Property of the Week: Traditional Troon cottage with stunning sea views

Ayr Sheriff Court, where Barry Watson was fined £400

Man threatens to shoot worker for being 'nasty' to wife on phone in bathroom dispute

Neeva Nine - otherwise known as Naeve Wilson (inset) - said playing at Hidden Ayrshire was

Hidden Ayrshire 'has potential to put Ayrshire back on the map' says Saltcoats DJ

Kiera and Andrew are being helped by the Wedding Wish Makers team

Ayrshire rallies round after wedding help plea as bride-to-be diagnosed with cancer

A fully signed diversion route will be operational during the road closure

Drivers to face 62-mile diversion due to A77 closure - with work to continue to March

The Prestwick and Craigie youngsters collected 200 boxes

Prestwick girl fills more than 60 shoe boxes with items to help people in need

The premises already has a one-hour extension to opening hours over the festive period

Troon pub to go ahead with 3am festive extension despite police objections

Get your Christmas delivery slots booked at Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more!

Ready to do your Christmas shopping? See delivery slots at Tesco, Aldi, Asda and more

Here are tips to help you save money on your energy bills this winter

How to save on your energy bills this winter

EIS member Mark Smith on a picket line at Ardrossan Academy as all Ayrshire's schools close due to industrial action

TEACHERS' STRIKE Ayrshire schools closed as teachers across Scotland take strike action

Scott Colville and David McCallum were jailed at Dunfermline Sheriff Court

COURT Ayr pair jailed for extortion calls after threatening to rape businessman's wife

The Victory Bar has been allowed to extend its hours. Photo: Google

Girvan pub gets green light to extend weekend hours despite community concerns

Thursday, October 27, saw St. Patrick’s in Troon celebrate 25 years in their current school

Troon pupils and staff celebrate school's 25 years in its building in town

This initiative takes place each year across the world in a bid to tackle violence against women

South Ayrshire events announced in global campaign to end violence against women

The Scottish Maritime Museum's Christmas market takes place on December 3 and 4 (Main image - Google Street View)

Ayrshire crafters' wares to go on sale at Scottish Maritime Museum Christmas market

The event is set to take place in September 2023

Airshow 'faces £207,000 shortfall without council financial help', report warns

Annanhill Primary is part of The Grange Campus, where cases of scarlet fever, inset, have been found

Health chiefs' warning as scarlet fever cases found at Ayrshire primary school