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Away day teen yob who spat at Ayr United stewards sentenced for assault
A TEENAGE football hooligan spat at two Ayr United stewards while watching his team lose at Somerset Park. Queen of the South fan Marshall Meechan pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by spitting at a man and woman during the Championship clash
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Cash available from Troon Rotary to help community groups in town
TROON community groups are being invited to submit applications for support funding from the town's Rotary Club. The community support grants are available to help any group, organisation or individual living in Troon, Loans or Dundonald. The
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Plans for South Ayrshire tourism development approved - including a live-in bus
Plans for an exciting tourism development, including a live-in double decker bus, in South Ayrshire have been given the green light. Kerrie Chinn Stockley applied for permission to South Ayrshire Council for a change of use of agricultural land
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More than 3,000 trees to be planted on Ayr golf course to boost biodiversity
Over 3,000 trees are set to be planted on Dalmilling Golf Course in Ayr in the coming months thanks to a funding boost. Funding from NatureScot's Nature Restoration Fund initiative will enable South Ayrshire Council to work towards achieving recognised
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New owners wanted for fish and chip shop in prime Prestwick location
New owners are wanted for a Prestwick fish and chip shop in a prime position in the town centre. Due to retirement, the Railway Takeaway on Main Street is on the market for offers over £295,000. The business has been owned and operated full
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South Ayrshire provost visits recovery charity's Auchincruive project
South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell and Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick visited River Garden in Auchincruive to see the new accommodation and facilities on site. River Garden is home to the registered charity Independence from Drugs & Alcohol Scotland
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Police attend two-car crash on major road near Ayr as delays reported
No injuries have been reported following a two-car crash near Ayr, police say. The incident happened just before midday today (February 13) on the A70 road between Coylton and Ayr. Traffic was delayed while police attended the scene. Officers
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Partially sighted Troon woman organises pool night fundraiser for RNIB
A Troon woman who was left partially blind after contracting an eye infection last year is holding a fund-raising pool night next week to raise funds for the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB). Linda Lunan, 63, was left traumatised after
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Walkers wanted for 44-mile charity trek in aid of Ayrshire Hospice this summer
The Ayrshire Hospice is inviting people to take part in this year's River Ayr Walk to raise vital funds for the charity. Last year, Craig Burns arranged a 44-mile walk from Ayr shore to Glenbuck Loch. He had 38 people join him and raised a phenomenal
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Plans for Prestwick wellness centre at former car showroom get the green light
Proposals for a new 'wellness centre' in Prestwick have been given the green light. A planning application had been submitted to South Ayrshire Council for a change of use for 5 Monkton Road from an office space to a wellness centre. Planning
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Ayrshire estate by the sea named one of Europe's most romantic spots to stay
AN ESTATE in South Ayrshire has been named one of the most romantic places to stay in Europe in a new list featuring charming cottages and rural retreats. Discussing the list, The Times newspaper said: "It’s that time of year when thoughts turn
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Generous Troon golfers tee up nearly £4,000 for multiple sclerosis charity
KIND-HEARTED members of a golf club in Troon held a cheque presentation after incredibly raising over £3,800 for a charity. Members of Troon Welbeck Golf Club raised £3,873 for the Scottish multiple sclerosis charity Revive MS. It is the only
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Ayrshire nursery children build miniature supermarket for creative play
Children from a nursery in Ayr have been playing an imaginative supermarket play using a toy replica. Emma Hart, senior early years practitioner at the Owls Room at Wallacetown Early Years Nursery, said the children were asked which supermarket
