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South Ayrshire SSAFA volunteers honoured for service at charity awards
Three South Ayrshire volunteers have been recognised for their service with an armed forces charity at an annual awards ceremony. The volunteers, who each received awards for their long service to the SSAFA charity and the local armed forces community
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Drivers warned over more overnight lane closures on A77 in South Ayrshire
Three more nights of overnight lane closures are set to take place on the A77 north of Girvan later this month. The works are a continuation of essential bridge expansion joint replacement, deck refurbishment works and resurfacing on the A77 at
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South Ayrshire Council 'aware' of petition pleading for U-turn on brown bin charge
South Ayrshire Council bosses have confirmed they're aware of a petition calling for the reversal of its brown bin charge. Earlier this month, we revealed how a cross-party bid to scrap the controversial £50 charge had been launched. But Ayr
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Party leaders visit Ayr as election day draws closer
Party leaders from the Scottish National Party visited Ayr over the weekend as election day draws closer. First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney was in South Ayrshire to support candidate Allan Dorans. He met with supporters on the town's
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Here's how you can feed deer on South Ayrshire estate this summer
Culzean Castle and Country Park is offering 'meet and feed' sessions with deer this summer. Animal lovers can head along to the deer park every Monday to help the rangers with feeding, and to learn more about the resident deer herd and llamas.
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Prestwick chef's charity cookbook raises over £13,000 for hospice
A charity cookbook written by a Prestwick chef has raised more than £13,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice since its release. Back in 2021, to celebrate his 40 years as steward and chef at Prestwick Golf Club, David Bennett wrote a cookbook containing
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Sadness as Girvan business set to close its doors in August
A Girvan businesses is set to close its doors next month due to increasing costs. Duncan Street Laundrette announced over the weekend that it will be permanently closing from the end of August 2024. The business owner blamed rising costs and
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Ayrshire apprentices invited to make a difference in challenge
Apprentices have been invited to make a positive difference to their communities as part of an annual Ayrshire challenge. The Ayrshire Apprenticeship Challenge, managed by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and DYW Ayrshire, is looking for individuals
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Lyrics in the Loos: Prestwick poet's works adorn country park bathrooms
A PRESTWICK poet's works have gone on public display in a decidedly unusual location...an Ayrshire country park's bathrooms. As part of a project known as 'Lyrics in the Loos', Simon Lamb crafted a series of poems inspired by Eglinton Country
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Football: Friendly action under way as Ayrshire sides prepare for big kick-off
PLANS for 2024-25 are slotting into place for Ayrshire clubs with the first pre-season friendly games as the countdown continues to the new campaign. The big kick-off is on Saturday, July 27, and following publication of the SPFL’s fixture list
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Cricket: Ayr stay top of Premiership as seamers shine in Stenhousemuir
Ayr Cricket Club ended the first half of the Western Union season with an emphatic six-wicket victory over fourth placed Stenhousemuir at the Tryst on Saturday to maintain their position at the top of the Premiership One table. The home team won