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New youth hub set to open in Maybole as keys handed over to Carrick Centre team
A vibrant new youth hub is on track to support young people across North Carrick after the keys to the building were handed over to its new owners. The Carrick Centre received the keys to Goudies, the former restaurant and bar in Maybole, previously
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Council director ‘chose not to pay £80,000 bill' for Station Hotel traffic scheme
AN £80,000 bill for setting up traffic safety measures outside Ayr's decaying former Station Hotel was left unpaid because a chief officer "chose not to pay it", councillors have been told. The money was part of a larger £744k allocation agreed
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Ayr Wilko closure is confirmed as date for final day's trading set
THE closure of Ayr's Wilko store has now been confirmed - with 24 members of staff set to lose their job. A final day of trading has now been set for the High Street store which is set to close on Sunday, October 8. It will be the last Wilko
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Troon winners receive their 'Odd Object' competition prizes
Ayrshire pupils have been awarded prizes for their participation in an "Odd Object" competition. The competition, arranged by Troon Community Council, asks local kids to find an object in a shop that they do not normally sell e.g. a screwdriver
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Ayr Ice Rink set to close this weekend as club invites members for 'one last skate'
Ayr Ice Rink is set to close to the public for what could be the final time this weekend. Ayrshire Curlers Ltd, which owns the Limekilns Road facility, plans to close the doors for the last time this Saturday, September 23 at 6pm. A group of
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WATCH: Video shows South Scotland MSP in bizarre Holyrood laughter moment
A South Scotland MSP gave a bizarre reply to a moment of laughter from opposition benches in Holyrood. Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, was giving a statement in the Scottish parliament chamber on September 21 when he was met with a chorus
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Conservatives tighten their hold on power in South Ayrshire with by-election win
CONSERVATIVE candidate Alan Lamont has been elected as the new South Ayrshire councillor for Girvan and South Carrick. Mr Lamont was elected at the fourth stage of counting following a by-election in the ward on Thursday. Returning officer