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Man, 34, in court on murder charge after death of 22-year-old in Troon
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a 22-year-old man in Troon. James Thomson appeared from custody in connection with the death of a man in the town's Ramsay Court and Scott Crescent area on July 6. The 34-year-old
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns
Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence, a new survey has suggested. Research found that 19 per cent of drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel. Insurance provider
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Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's
Although not yet at the state pension age, some of you might not be aware that 50+ year-olds can claim some freebies too. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you.
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Some Troon Airbnb prices soar by FIVE times for The Open
Rental prices for Airbnb properties in Troon and the surrounding area have exploded by as much as five times the regular price during The Open. The major golf championship will be played at Royal Troon from July 17-21,with tens of thousands of
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World renowned golfer to help redesign South Ayrshire courses
World renowned golfer Paul Lawrie will help to design upgrades to two South Ayrshire golf courses. South Ayrshire Council recently welcomed the former Open and Ryder Cup winner to County Buildings. It follows the appointment of Pangaea Golf
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Celebrations held to mark 25th anniversary of Ayrshire Farmers Market
One of Scotland’s oldest farmers markets' has celebrated a quarter century of local products with a special event. The Ayrshire Farmers Market celebrates 25 years of operation this month – and stallholders from the very first market day in 1999
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Ayrshire art teachers to take on sponsored skydive for charity
Two art teachers are set to leap out of a plane to raise money for Ayrshire-based charities. Jordan Hume will skydive for The Little Art Stars, which works with schools in South and East Ayrshire to help vulnerable children build their confidence
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Ayr MSP Siobhain Brown helps launch summer safety campaign
Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown has helped to launch a new campaign aimed at keeping young people in Scotland safe this summer. The Minister for Victims and Community Safety was invited by Fearless, the youth service of Crimestoppers, to help launch the
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Canopy at Girvan railway station could return after three years under new plans
Plans have been revealed to replace a canopy at Girvan's railway station - three years after it was taken down amid safety fears. Network Rail has lodged plans with South Ayrshire Council for a replacement canopy at the station. The previous
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Ayr Pipe Band put on a show in tough Annan competition
Ayr Pipe Band put on a show and picked up plenty of prizes at the Annan Riding of the Marches competition at the weekend. The society achieved second place in the grade three event and second place in the grade two event. Additionally, they
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Ayrshire man to take on seven marathons in seven days for hospice
An energetic charity champion is set to run seven marathons in seven days in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice. Kieran McLaughlin will run from his home in Dundonald to the charity's home on Racecourse Road in Ayr and back on the first six days.
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Closing times for Culzean Castle are changing - here's why
Culzean Castle has altered its closing times over the next two days due to filming taking place at the site. On July 8 and 9, the castle will be closing at 4pm with last entry at 3:30pm. There will also be restricted access to the viewing
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Ayr chairman admits 'huge relief' as Somerset Park's new North Stand is opened
AYR UNITED chairman David Smith admitted to feeling a sense of relief as the new North Stand was officially opened on Friday. Members of the Smith family cut the ribbon to declare the stand open ahead of a glamour friendly against Celtic in front
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Golf: McDonald set to fly Ayrshire flag at Open after Dundonald play-off
JACK McDONALD is set to fly the flag for Ayrshire at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon later this month after squeaking through the local qualifying tournament in dramatic fashion. The Kilmarnock Barassie player was one of three to finish
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Friendly action and signings round-up from across Ayrshire's football scene
FANS, players and officials are counting down the minutes until the fixtures for the new West of Scotland Football League season are revealed later this week. But while they wait, there’s been no shortage of news to report both on and off the pitch
