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Thirteen lambs and two sheep killed in 'significant Ayrshire livestock attack'
POLICE in Maybole have launched an appeal following a "significant livestock attack" between two Ayrshire villages. A total of 13 lambs and two sheep were killed following the incident which officers understand to have taken place between 3pm and
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DWP warning to 230,000 pensioners who could be owed more than £12,000
Thousands of women have been told they could be due a refund from the government due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) errors that resulted in underpayments. It is estimated that around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid
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Preview and tips ahead of bumper eight-race card at Ayr this weekend
Racing is back at Ayr this weekend as the track gets set to host its Unite Scotland Summer Raceday on Saturday, June 22, with a bumper eight-race card on offer. The action-packed card gets under way at 4.10pm with a maiden stakes in class four
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Extension to Girvan's conservation area 'will boost town's regeneration'
Girvan's conservation area has been extended, in a bid to boost the regeneration of the town. South Ayrshire Council has adopted a new Conservation Area appraisal for Girvan and extended the boundaries of the town’s Conservation Area. The extended
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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin that's worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £50 on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction. The coin was minted
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DWP issues pensions warning over scam compensation offers
Women affected by changes to the state pension age have been warned to watch out for websites claiming they can help them access compensation. Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim
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RAF Red Arrows set to fly into Prestwick Airport TODAY - here's the details
The iconic RAF Red Arrows are set to land in Ayrshire this afternoon. The display team are set to land at Prestwick Airport at around 3.39pm on Friday, June 21, on their way from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. To accommodate today's arrival
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Take a look inside the new luxury hotel set to open in Ayrshire next month
One of Ayrshire’s most anticipated luxury destinations, DeiRa Hotel & Apartments, has given members of the public an exclusive first look at its stunning new premises. Set to open in the heart of Prestwick at the beginning of July, DeiRa promises
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Warning issued as major sun cream brands fail consumer safety tests
Three popular brands of sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test conducted by consumer experts Which?. Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free
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'Bring back the Holy Fair': Council bosses slammed over name change
COUNCILLORS are to be asked to axe a controversial move to change the name of a long-standing Ayr family event. The local authority announced in May that the Holy Fair would henceforth be known as the ‘Summer Family Fest with Armed Forces and Pipes
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Bid to scrap South Ayrshire brown bin charge - days before it's due to launch
A CROSS-PARTY bid to scrap South Ayrshire Council’s controversial £50 brown bin charge has been launched...just days before it's due to come into effect. Councillors voted through a plan earlier this year to introduce a 'garden waste permit' scheme