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West of Scotland Cup ties to be redrawn after 'kicked out' team is included
BOSSES at the West of Scotland Football League are to re-draw the early rounds of the 2024-25 competition...after including an ineligible team by mistake. The first two rounds of the tournament were drawn on Monday, July 8 and threw up several
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Girvan farmer Alex backs the Give Blood campaign with splendid new sign
A kind-hearted Girvan farmer has put on a barnstorming display to make sure everyone gives blood this summer. Alex Melville has upgraded his giant Give Blood banner at his farm, which will be seen by thousands of A77 motorists on their way to the
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Talented Marr College pupils showcase artwork in Troon
Senior pupils from Marr College in Troon have created an outdoor art exhibition which represents their town and civic pride. The exhibition, 'Reflections on Troon', is the result of a collaboration between South Ayrshire Council's communities and
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Dailly-born goalkeeper set to sign for Kilmarnock
KILMARNOCK are believed to be close to snapping up an Ayrshire-born goalkeeper ahead of the big Premiership kick-off. The Rugby Park side are on the lookout for a first choice goalkeeper, with last season's keeper Will Dennis unlikely to return
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Dobbie's invite 'little seedlings' along for workshop and show and tell
Dobbie's garden centre in Ayr has invited children aged four to 10 to their store for a free and interactive Little Seedlings workshop on Sunday, August 4. It will provide a fun and engaging environment for children to learn about plants, wildlife
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Ayr man hurled foul-mouthed abuse at his partner in furious row over a dog
AN AYR man has admitted hurling a stream of foul-mouthed abuse at his partner during a row over a dog. Thomas Young, 37, appeared for sentencing Kilmarnock Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, shouting
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Brand new £1.4m 3G pitch officially opened at Girvan's Victory Park
A NEW 3G pitch costing £1.4 million at Victory Park in Girvan has officially opened. An official opening was held on Monday, July 8 for the new pitch which has significantly enhanced sporting facilities in the area. The project has been ongoing
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Nine-hole crazy golf tour around South Ayrshire introduced for the Open
A new crazy golf tour around South Ayrshire has been introduced to celebrate The 152nd Open Championship. Destination South Ayrshire Crazy Golf is a free, fun trip around some of the region's favourite tourist attractions. The putting holes
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Work complete on 'collapsed ground' in Ayr street
Work has been completed on a section of collapsed ground in an Ayr street. We reported last year how a section of road in Thornwood Avenue appeared to partially collapse. The road was fenced off for safety reasons, while investigation work
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Fascinating golf exhibition to celebrate The Open launches in Ayr
A fascinating golf exhibition has launched in Ayr to mark the arrival of The Open to the area. The exhibit at The Cutty Sark Centre in High Street will feature the exquisite golf sketchbooks and paintings from the Ayrshire coast by the talented
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Whisky training lets Buzzworks team pass on their knowledge to Open visitors
Ayrshire hospitality group Buzzworks has unveiled some of its special preparations ahead of the 152nd Open, taking place in Troon this month. And they included whisky training session for staff, so they can pass on their knowledge to visitors.
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Ayr United have secured their latest signing of summer transfer window
Ayr United have secured their latest signing of the summer transfer window. The Somerset Park club has announced the signing of winger Jake Hastie on a one-year deal, subject to international clearance. Hastie was a free agent following his
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Ayr health club team raise over £6,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice
The team from Bannatyne Health Club in Ayr have raised over £6,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice after completing Tough Mudder UK. Taking on the very muddy course, across obstacles and through water, Janice, Yvonne, Dawn, Jemma, Alex, Ryan, and Jamie
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PICTURES: Camera club snapper captures Waverley's Ayr visit
A talented snapper from the Ayr Advertiser's camera club has captured the iconic PS Waverley's visit to the town. The paddle steamer was making its first visit to Ayr this year, with several sailings from the shorefront this week. Stephen
