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Man broke into school causing £30,000 of damage and threw branch through home window
A man who broke into Belmont Academy and threw a tree branch through a window during a drunken rampage has been jailed. Shaun Anthony Neil Munro, wilfully or recklessly damage property, smashing a window and flower pots at a home in Peggieshill
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Former Wales star named as guest speaker for Ayr rugby lunch
A Wales rugby hero has been announced as a guest speaker for a lunch in Ayr. Jonathan Davies will be joining in on Ayr Community Rugby Trust's late long lunch this May. Taking place on Friday, May 3, the MacDonald brothers will also be providing
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Ayr tenpin bowlers launch fund-raiser for European Championship trip to Finland
A GROUP of tenpin bowlers from Ayr are set to represent Scotland at a prestigious international competition – but they need the public’s help to get them there. The five youngsters, Sarah Scott, Isla Claxton, Kelsi Cuthbert, Aaron Claxton and Ben
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Makeover of dilapidated Ayr tower given green light by council bosses
A makeover for the dilapidated Newton Tower in Ayr has been given the go-ahead. The proposals to reclad the 18th century structure, repaint the steeple and sandstone bands of the tower were approved by South Ayrshire Council planners under delegated
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Final two weeks of Girvan Bank of Scotland branch
The Bank of Scotland branch in Girvan is set to close in two weeks. The Lloyds Banking Group announced plans last year to shut the Bank of Scotland branch in Dalrymple Street on February 21. Due to the branch's closure, Girvan customers are
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Major blow to Ayr retail scene as big UK chain announces shop in town will shut
Ayr is set to be dealt another retail blow with the news that a major UK retailer's shop in town is to shut. The town's Matalan store will close later this year - with the fashion retailer stating that the building's owner has opted not to renew
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Former Ayrshire priest appointed by the Pope to senior position in Scotland
A FORMER Ayrshire priest has been appointed to a high-ranking position within the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland. Troon parish priest Father Martin Chambers has been chosen by Pope Francis as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Dunkeld. The
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Race night fund-raiser boosts recording service for Ayrshire's blind residents
A FUND-RAISING event for the group who record Ayrshire's news headlines for blind and visually-impaired residents has been declared a big hit. Volunteers from Ayrshire Recording Services (ASRB) work tirelessly to produce, edit, and record local
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Extension plans for South Ayrshire bowling club's premises are revealed
Plans have been lodged to extend the clubhouse building at a South Ayrshire bowling club. Planning permission has been sought from South Ayrshire Council for a small extension to the building at Maidens Bowling Club, which would allow for a reconfiguration
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Big-name pub operator to take on empty Prestwick premises after restaurant shuts
A NEW bar could soon be opening in the centre of Prestwick. One of the UK's largest pub operators has confirmed that they will take on the former Caprice bar and restaurant in the town's Main Street. The popular food and drink spot closed shortly
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Ayrshire fiddle musicians put on special performances in London
TALENTED musicians from all over Ayrshire have given a series of special performances in London to celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Burns. Five young members of the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra were invited to play at the House of Commons in
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Car park to be built on site of former primary school in South Ayrshire
A public car park is to be built on the site of the former Dailly Primary School. Planners say that the development will help to address some of the issues around parking in the surrounding residential streets. The land is adjacent to the
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Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP steps down as drug and alcohol minister
Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP Elena Whitham has stepped down from her role as Scotland's minister for drugs and alcohol policy - revealing she was getting treatment for post-traumatic stress. In a letter to First Minister Humza Yousaf yesterday
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Historic paintings gifted to South Ayrshire Council by civic society
Kyle and Carrick Civic Society recently gifted two historic paintings to South Ayrshire Council’s collection. The gifts were presented at a ceremony at Rozelle House Museums and Galleries on Monday, February 5. Councillor Alec Clark, South
