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Details revealed of Ayr roads to reopen tonight after Station Hotel fire
More roads around the former Ayr Station Hotel building are set to re-open. Traffic around the hotel has been diverted and road closed since a fire ripped through the B-listed landmark on Monday, September 25. Ayrshire Roads Alliance colleagues
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Driver who caused head-on Ayrshire smash was high on cocaine at the time
A DRIVER who caused a head-on smash on an Ayrshire road while straddling the middle lane was high on cocaine at the time of the crash. Billy Speirs admitted causing a collision while driving dangerously nearly five times the drug-driving limit.
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First new homes at council's Mainholm housing development are complete
TWENTY-ONE new homes at a social housing project in Ayr have been completed - with almost 120 more on the way. A total of 160 new homes are being built for South Ayrshire Council on the site of the former Mainholm Academy. Work began a year
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Police warning over 'car cruise' event planned for Ayr this weekend
POLICE have issued warnings to the public over plans for a 'car cruise' event in Ayr this weekend. Officers say there may be congestion and delays around the Ayr Beach area on Friday, September 29. Police have also warned those planning to
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Monopoly releases special new Ayr edition of classic board game
A REVISED Ayr edition of the world's most famous board game has been released. Some of the finest sites and attractions from around the town are inckuded in a new edition of Monopoly. Ayr has a distinguished past and a community featuring a
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Troon vet describes how she saved dog's life - by removing four feet of intestine
An Ayrshire veterinary practice saved a much-loved dog who needed almost four feet of intestine removed after swallowing a mysterious object. English Mastiff Nala was taken to Collier and Brock Vets in Troon after being unwell for two days.
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Prestwick artist chosen to create Abbey Road Studio awards
AN ARTIST from Prestwick has been chosen by the famous Abbey Road Studios to create a new series of trophies for a global awards ceremony. Gordon Brown, known for his unique fusion of graffiti, tags, and evocative imagery, was commissioned to design
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Emergency services prepare to stand down after Ayr Station Hotel fire
Emergency services are preparing to stand down at the former Ayr Station Hotel building following the major fire at the site this week. Firefighters rushed to the scene after the first 999 call reporting the blaze at around 5.30pm on Monday, September
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The Nutcracker ballet is coming to Ayr - here's how to win free tickets
ONE of the world's most famous ballet compositions is coming to the Ayrshire stage soon - and you could see the show free of charge. Crown Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr in October, and the theatre
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Ayr Ice Rink owners blame council and Ukraine war as doors close at popular venue
THE owners of Ayr Ice Rink have blamed South Ayrshire Council and the Ukraine war for the closure of the popular community facility. The Limekiln Road venue closed for what could be the last time on Saturday, September 23, after a buyout attempt
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Ayr funeral directors to see their advert aired on Sky TV and Virgin Media
An Ayr funeral directors will see their advertising aired on Sky TV and Virgin Media. Two lifelong best pals are the focus of the new TV advert, which brings M.L. Williams Funeral Directors of Ayr to the small screen for Sky TV and Virgin Media
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South Ayrshire weaver secures National Lottery cash
A South Ayrshire textile designer and weaver is set to branch out into a new range of products - using wool from her own flock of sheep. Weaving together local materials, makers, creativity and sustainability, Lynn-Sayers McHattie of Field to Fabrics