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Ayr's Cutty Sark to host mental health charity art exhibition
Ayr's Cutty Sark Centre is set to host the Mental Health Charity Art Exhibition. Three Sixty, a mental health and wellbeing charity based in South Ayrshire, will be displaying mixed art works produced by their members at the Cutty Sark Centre in
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Domino's Pizza to open in Ayrshire town for the first time
A popular food chain is set to delight Troon pizza fans. Domino's Pizza confirmed via a new Facebook page that the new pizza delivery and takeway branch will open in the town's Portland street. A mass leaflet drop recently took place in the
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Man set to stand trial on charges of sexually abusing three girls
A MAN is due to stand trial later this year charged with sexually abusing three girls – one of them as young as seven - in Prestwick, Clydebank and Linwood over a period of 17 years. Charles McMahon denies 13 separate accusations of lewd or indecent
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Study finds home energy efficiency has led to health improvements in Ayrshire
A 10-year study into the impact of home energy efficiency measures in South and East Ayrshire resident has identified ‘a small but significant' improvement in the health of residents. Energy Agency conducted the research in partnership with Glasgow
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Addiction recovery charity given go ahead for Auchincruive accommodation
An addiction recovery charity has been given the go ahead to develop three new residential units in the idyllic surroundings of the River Garden at Auchincruive. South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel approved a planning application from Independence
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UNISON rejects revised Cosla offer as Ayrshire school strikes loom
An update has been issued by UNISON as school strikes loom. UNISON Scotland’s local government committee met this morning, September 14, and voted unanimously to reject Cosla's revised offer outright, which was sent to the union on the evening
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Work on South Ayrshire seaside promenades to begin
Work on South Ayrshire's promenades has begun. As part of South Ayrshire Council’s £1m capital investment in each ward, road improvement works have started at Newton Shore Promenade, Ayr Promenade and Troon Promenade. The works, which are being
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Ayr Coo Shed worker hailed as inspirational after receiving national award
An Ayr worker has been given a prestigious national award for her "inspirational" work. Joanne Kerr, a 21-year-old café manager from South Ayrshire, has been awarded runner-up in the prestigious NFU Mutual’s Inspirational Young Person Award.
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Troon pub with largest beer garden in town seeks new owner
A search has begun to find a new publican to run The Dan McKays pub, located in Troon. Situated in the heart of the coastal town and just a short walk away from The Royal Troon Golf Club which will host The Open, the oldest golf tournament in the
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Man in court over 'kettle attack that left man scarred for life' in Troon
A MAN has appeared in court charged with injuring a man and woman at an address in Troon and threatening to kill a dog. Darryn McIloney denied charges of assault and threatening abusive behaviour when he appeared from custody last Wednesday [September
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Latest Parliament updates by Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock MP
Over the past week in Parliament, I have been continuing to work in both the Privileges and Standards Committees tasked with new investigations, attending Prime Minister's Questions and attending important debates and parliamentary events. Most
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New murals unveiled in Ayr to celebrate Scottish Housing Day
New Ayr artwork has been revealed to celebrate Scottish Housing Day. Ayrshire Housing recently unveiled the dramatic new murals at its Ayr office. Amongst the images are the wreck of the puffer Kaffir, the Newton junction shunter, the Blackthorn
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Taylor Wimpey to become Troon FC 2011s' strip sponsor
A housebuilder will become a local football team's main sponsor. As part of an ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has confirmed support for Troon Football Club’s 2011 team, revealed
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Loudoun Musical Society gets law firm backing for Legally Blonde The Musical
The stage is set, the costumes are ready, and the cast are rehearsing tirelessly for Loudoun Musical Society's upcoming production of "Legally Blonde The Musical." And, appropriately, the big show is now being sponsored by prominent local law firm
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Heritage group releases 'game-changing' report on Ayr's crumbling Station Hotel
A CAMPAIGN group hoping to save Ayr’s crumbling Station Hotel has published what it says is a “game-changing” report on the condition of the building and the prospect of rescuing it from the wrecking ball. SAVE Britain’s Heritage (SAVE) says the