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Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some
Brits up and down the country worry about invasive plants - like Japanese Knotweed - causing chaos to their homes and gardens. Rightfully so since experts have described the likes of Japanese Knotweed as a "horticultural horror story". The
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'Stark' warning to elderly drivers as car insurance soars by up to an extra £600
A 'stark' warning has been issued to elderly drivers as car insurance prices rise by an extra £600. New research has revealed that people aged between 65 and 79 have seen a steep increase in premiums at 26%, and those aged 80 experienced a rise
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The discounts pensioners and the over 60s can claim in the UK
One of the better things about getting older is getting discounts on various products and services you used to pay a fortune for. From cheaper train tickets to savings at the cinema, it's important we take advantage of the discounts available to us
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New business set to occupy prominent Prestwick high street site
A new business could be set to enter a prominent site in Prestwick town centre. N4 Partners LLP has applied for consent to erect advertising at 102-104 Main Street in the town centre. Planning mock-ups show that the signage would be for '
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All roads open to Royal Troon after successful sewer repair
Scottish Water has completed complex repairs on a damaged Victorian sewer ahead of the UK’s biggest golf tournament of the year. Sinkholes had appeared on Bentinck Drive and nearby Victoria Drive in Troon indicating an issue with the brick egg
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Volunteers wanted to help control ragwort at Culzean Castle
A call has gone out for volunteers to help tackle ragwort at Culzean Castle. If you like working outdoors and have spare time, the ranger team would love your help with controlling ragwort growing in the Deer Park fields. Ragwort is a native
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Former Ayrshire SNP MP blasts former party after her own election defeat
A FORMER Ayrshire MP who was previously elected as an SNP member for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock was scathing of her former party. That was despite Corri Wilson's own defeat in her efforts to win back the seat she held from 2015 to 2017. Now standing
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Ayrshire's beaten Reform candidates hope to 'continue success' in years to come
AYRSHIRE'S Reform UK Party candidates say they will be back to build on their success across the area at the General Election. The party put up candidates in every seat in Scotland and finished fourth in all four Ayrshire constituencies. Across
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Tories' beaten Ayrshire candidates: 'We underestimated Labour tsunami'
THE Conservatives' beaten Ayrshire election candidates "underestimated the tsunami" of votes which swung to Labour in the General Election. Those were the words of defeated Central Ayrshire hopeful David Rocks as he made a brief speech following
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Beaten SNP candidates keep it brief after losing Ayrshire seats
THE SNP's defeated candidates in Ayrshire have kept their reactions brief after falling to defeat in the General Election. Allan Dorans was defeated in Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, and Annie McIndoe in Central Ayrshire, as the party lost all four
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New Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock MP promises change after election success
LABOUR'S new Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock MP has promised change following her election victory. Ms Stewart, who represents the Doon Valley ward on East Ayrshire Council, was elected as the new constituency MSP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock gaining