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Arrest made after Girvan 'stabbing' victim airlifted to hospital
A man has been airlifted to hospital after being seriously assaulted in Girvan. A 34-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after suffering serious injuries in the incident on Wednesday, July 10, which is understood to have
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Golf: Ludvig Aberg keen to tap into compatriot Henrik Stenson’s Troon knowledge
Ludvig Aberg hopes to pick the brains of former champion Henrik Stenson to boost his chances of Open Championship glory at Royal Troon. Stenson lifted the Claret Jug the last time the Open was staged at Troon in 2016, the Swede coming out on top
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The Open revealed as this summer's cheapest major sporting event
The Open at Royal Troon taking place next week has been revealed as this summer's cheapest major sporting event. The Olympics in Paris comes in a close second, with other major events such as the British Grand Prix and Wimbledon close behind.
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Loving Ayr couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
A loving Ayr couple have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary surrounded by family. Joseph and Kathleen Handley recently celebrated their Blue Sapphire wedding anniversary. Joe, who is originally from Cumnock, met Kathleen, originally from
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Call for volunteers to help safeguard Kirkmichael's annual gala day
Organisers of a popular gala day in a South Ayrshire village have issued an urgent call for volunteers to save the future of the popular event. The Kirkmichael gala day is attended by big crowds every year with a range of activities for the whole
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Ayrshire villagers rally round to buy life-saving kit for their community
PEOPLE and businesses in an Ayrshire village have rallied round to raise enough cash to buy a new piece of life-saving equipment for their community. An online JustGiving page set up by The Auchans in Dundonald attracted donations totalling hundreds
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Ayr football pitches set for upgrade after £250K investment
Renovation works are set to take place at the Shoot football facility in Ayr. The business on Glenmuir Place was rebranded last year as part of an initial £250,000 investment programme. This included the refurbishment of the main pavilion
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'Disgraceful behaviour' slammed as Prestwick golf club green extensively damaged
VANDALS who have targeted a Prestwick golf course have been branded a "disgrace". The head PGA golf professional at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club shared images online Thursday, July 11, which showed the extensive damage caused at the golf club
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Vile pervert who raped 10-year-old girl in Ayrshire is jailed for seven years
A PERVERT who raped a young girl and sexually abused a boy in Ayrshire has been jailed for seven years. Ryan Brown, from Drongan, attacked the 10-year-old girl who was in his care at a property in the village between November 2019 and March 2020
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Can handheld speed cameras pull you over? How they are used by the police
There are many kinds of speed cameras used in the UK, but some are more common than others. This includes the likes of fixed speed cameras, new two-way speed cameras and mobile speed cameras. In general, mobile speed cameras are used by local
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Ayr's first Indo-Arabic restaurant teases opening in town
A restaurant has teased its opening in Ayr soon. The Coconut Bunch, whose owners describes it as 'the first Indo-Arabic restaurant in Ayr', is set to open up in Burns Statue Square in the premises previously occupied by Drouthy Neebors. A
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Plans approved for changes to Ayr restaurant that's been closed for two years
Plans to make changes to an Ayr restaurant that has been closed for the past two years have been given the green light. A planning application was submitted to South Ayrshire Council back in May for alterations and extensions to The Waterfront
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Last chance to buy tickets for tonight's Ayrshire derby at Somerset Park
Ayr United fans have just a few hours to snap up their tickets for Thursday night's Ayrshire derby. The Honest Men will take on Kilmarnock at Somerset Park in a pre-season friendly, with both sides gearing up for the new season. More than
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Ayr Para athlete selected for Paralympic basketball squad
Ayr Para athlete Robyn Love is set to compete at her third Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. The 33-year-old has been selected for a spot on the GB wheelchair basketball team, who are looking to secure a medal haul in the French capital.
