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Preview and tips ahead of competitive seven-race card at Ayr on Tuesday
The National Hunt racing season continues apace at Ayr on Tuesday with a competitive seven-race card on offer for punters heading to the track. The Virgin Bet Raceday gets under way with a mares' handicap hurdle at 1.45pm before rounding off at
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Nick McAllister says Ayr need to take Ibrox performance into league matches
AYR United full back Nick McAllister says that both the players and manager Scott Brown were “proud” of their performance against Rangers. But he admitted that the must now take the positives from their Scottish Cup showing at Ibrox into the remainder
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New Ayr coffee shop set to open near town's High Street
A new coffee shop is set to open close to Ayr's High Street. Lorne Arcade is planning to bring its very own takeaway coffee shop from the shopping complex in the town. Ayrshire property investors Wood Property Group became the new owners of
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South Ayrshire flat heading to auction with £6K guide price
A Maybole flat is heading to auction later this month with a guide price of just £6,000. The property in Castle Street comes with one bedroom, and is situated on the ground floor. The flat comprises an entrance hallway, living room, kitchen
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Car bursts into flames on busy trunk road near Troon
No injuries have been reported following a car fire on the A78 earlier today, according to police. Emergency services attended the blaze on the A78 between Troon and Irvine this afternoon at around 1pm. The car was seen engulfed in flames,
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Ayr football side pay tribute to honorary president after sad passing
Whitletts Victoria FC have paid tribute after the death of a former player and honorary president of the club. George Crichton joined Vics in 1953 and was part of the team that reached the semi-final of the Scottish Junior Cup three years later
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Brown hails 'exceptional' Ayr performance at Ibrox - but says pressure got to referee
SCOTT Brown hailed his "exceptional" Ayr side after they went down fighting at Ibrox on Saturday - but had some harsh words for referee Willie Collum. The Honest Men lost 2-0 to Rangers in the Scottish Cup fifth round, but looked far from out of
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Ayrshire writer to look at family history in talk at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
PLAYWRIGHT Catherine Czerkawska will be the latest guest speaker in the series of 'Highlight Talks' at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway this month. Catherine, who lives in rural South Ayrshire, will talk about 'Writing About Family
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Air accident investigators issue update on Prestwick Airport emergency landing
Investigators have issued an update following the emergency landing of a trans-Atlantic flight at Prestwick Airport. A Delta Airlines flight from Edinburgh to New York was forced to make an emergency landing at Prestwick in February 2023 after
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Don't miss this unique chance to go behind the scenes at The Gaiety
The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr is offering fans the chance to go behind-the-scenes on a guided tour of the famous venue - but you'll have to move quickly to secure a place. The tours are returning to give theatre-lovers the chance to tread the boards
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Ayrshire football round-up: Talbot and Darvel through as Beith suffer shock defeat
AFTER losing their grip on the Scottish Junior Cup at the hands of their most bitter rivals last season, Auchinleck Talbot are now just one game away from a shot at bringing the famous old trophy back to Beechwood Park for a 15th time. Talbot,
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PICTURES: Love is in the air as Troon's Step 123 class enjoy Valentine's Day dance
Love was in the air as the members of Troon's Step 123 group enjoyed a Valentine's Dance at the weekend. The event took place in the town's Walker Hall and the members, who specialise in ballroom and Latin dance, had a fantastic time.
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Scottish Opera bring Viking show to Ayr's Holmston Primary
Scottish Opera are set to visit Ayr's Holmston Primary with the newly created show, Vikings! The Quest for the Dragon’s Treasure. It's part of the company's tour of primary schools across Scotland and the event will take place on Monday, May 20
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Carrick history display to go on show in brand new Maybole community space
A BRAND new exhibition on the history of the Carrick area is set to go on show at a new community space in Maybole later this month. The former charity shop in the town’s High Street has been completely renovated as part of the Maybole Regeneration
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Ayrshire cancer charity announces new 'founding sponsor' after firm raises £24,000
ONE of Ayrshire's best known charities has secured the backing of another leading local firm as a 'founding sponsor' for its cancer support centre in Ayr. Ayrshire Cancer Support has announced TCS Construction Consultants as a founding sponsor
