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Teen girls carried out horrific attack on defenceless woman in Ayrshire village
Three young women carried out a savage attack on a defenceless victim in a South Ayrshire village – which a judge called “one of the most violent” he’d ever seen footage of in court. Paige Alexander, Kaitlyn Rodgers and Madison Taylor were all
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Major Ayr road closed for seven hours after three-vehicle crash
A MAJOR Ayr road was closed for almost seven hours following a three-vehicle crash. Police Scotland reported the closure of the A77 following the incident at the Bankfield roundabout, near University Hospital Ayr. Emergency services rushed
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Ayrshire bus drivers hailed at company's 'eco driving' awards ceremony
AN AYRSHIRE bus firm has been named ‘operator of the year’ at an annual company awards scheme. Stagecoach West Scotland won the ‘best operating company’ accolade at the transport group’s Christopher Ball Memorial Awards. The firm’s West Scotland
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Ayrshire artists have opportunity to show off painting skills at castle event
Creatives and crafters will have an opportunity to show off their painting skills at a popular Ayrshire castle. Small business Coorie-in are hosting a pottering painting event at Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre on Friday, July 12 from 7-9pm.
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Ayrshire powerchair football club launches appeal for committee members
AN Ayrshire charity that helps people with disabilities is looking for new committee members to support their work. The Ayrshire Tigers powerchair football club is looking for someone with accounting and financial experience to take on the role
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Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1
"It's meter reading week," Martin Lewis has reminded Brits to check their meters before the price cap drops on July 1. Energy prices are going to fall for many households on July 1 if you're on a standard variable tariff like approximately 85%
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Girvan food charity looking for volunteers to help out at sessions
A SOUTH Ayrshire food pantry is seeking volunteers to help with afternoons. Girvan Food Pantry are looking to recruit assistants to support the service on Thursday and Friday afternoons between 3pm and 5.30pm. The vital service, which is managed
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Summer artisan market in Troon - with chance to own Japanese calligraphy
A summer artisan market is making its way to the Marine Hotel in Troon this summer. Up to 40 artisan makers, designers and producers will be bringing seasonal gifts and goods to the event. The market, organised by Wylde Thistle Events, is
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Ayrshire residents warned of risks from toxic giant hogweed this summer
A national trade body is warning people in Ayrshire to be cautious of an invasive weed that can cause injury in summer. The Property Care Association (PCA) said the sap of the giant hogweed is highly toxic and poses a significant risk to public
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'Urgent need' to probe Trump's Scottish assets amid US legal case, say Greens
There is an urgent need for an investigation into Donald Trump’s business assets in Scotland in light of a legal case in the US, the Scottish Greens' co-leader has said. The Greens have previously been unsuccessful in efforts to have the Trump
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Can you give ice cubes to your dog in summer? PDSA vet nurse sets record straight
It’s vital that our pets stay cool when the weather gets warmer but can you give ice cubes to your dog? Doing so is a cheap and easy way to keep your dog cool, but there has been talk of ice cubes being dangerous for dogs to play with or have put
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Why almost 1.8 billion adults are at risk of diseases like cancer and dementia
A REPORT has revealed that 1.8 billion adults are at risk of diseases and issues like cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to a lack of exercise with the situation getting worse. The study by World Health Organisation (WHO) researchers and
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Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses
Motorists have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for driving while wearing sunglasses this summer. With the sun shining and the hotter weather arriving, many of us will be reaching for the shades as we head out every day. However
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Prestwick man denies allegations of historic sexual assaults on five girls in Ayr
A PRESTWICK man has appeared in court accused of historic sexual assaults on five girls – one of them just four years old. Brian McCulloch denied 11 allegations of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour and sexual assaults of children under 13