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Ayr United earn victory over Falkirk to kick off league cup campaign
Ayr United earned a narrow victory over fellow Championship side Falkirk to kick off their Premier Sports Cup campaign with three points. The Honest Men took the lead at Somerset Park after just five minutes, Anton Dowds heading home a Paddy Reading
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Ayrshire rugby star set for World Rugby Under-20 Trophy final
An Ayrshire rugby star is set for one of the biggest games of his career in the World Rugby u-20 Trophy final. Jake Shearer is part of the Scotland team set to take on the USA in the final at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. Scotland have recorded
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Ayrshire rugby star triumphs in World Rugby U20 Trophy final in Edinburgh
AN AYRSHIRE rugby star has triumphed in one of the biggest games of his career in the World Rugby u-20 Trophy final. Jake Shearer was part of the Scotland team that defeated the USA 48-10, securing promotion to the World Rugby U20 Championship
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Ayr runner Iain set for 50k ultra-marathon charity fundraiser after his dad's stroke
An Ayr man is set to tackle a 50k ultra-marathon to raise vital funds for charity after his dad suffered a stroke. Keen runner Iain Strachan has never needed any excuse to sign up for marathons and half-marathons. But when his dad Archie suffered
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Prestwick Airport passengers given warning as The Open begins
Passengers travelling to Prestwick Airport during The Open are being urged to ensure they leave extra time for their journeys. A number of road restrictions are in place in the area surrounding the airport for the duration of the major golfing
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Ayrshire jobs at risk as retail giant faces collapse
Ayrshire jobs are at risk with retail giant Carpetright reportedly on the brink of collapse. The retailer, which has 272 stores across the UK, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators while it tries to secure vital funding to continue
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Community plans revealed to transform Maybole Golf Club building
Plans have been unveiled to turn a disused golf clubhouse into a community space in Maybole. Maybole Golf Club announced its shock closure last year due to a fall in membership numbers. The North Carrick Community Benefit Company has now
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Former Ayr striker says being stabbed made him 'knuckle down'
Former Ayr striker Brad Young says being stabbed three times and needing life-saving surgery turned out to be a “good thing” for his football career. Young was aged just 17 when he was attacked in a Solihull park in May 2020. He suffered a
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Plans lodged for grand gated entrance to Trump Turnberry
Proposals have been lodged to create a new gated entrance to Trump Turnberry . The hotel, through agents McGinlay Associates, has lodged documents with South Ayrshire Council for the improved entrance. The entrance allows access to the luxurious
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Weekend road closures on Ayr's Green Street - here's the details
Weekend road closures will be in place across three weeks on Green Street in Ayr. The road will be closed from its junction with Waggon Road to its junction with Crown Street between 8am and 5pm each Saturday and Sunday from July 20-21, July 27
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UWS offering guided tours of Ayr campus for prospective students later this week
The University of the West of Scotland is offering guided tours of its campus this week. Anyone thinking about enrolling to study at the university's Ayr campus is invited to sign up for a tour on Thursday, July 18. The modern and dynamic Ayr
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Ayr United ready to start Premier Sports Cup campaign
Ayr United will kick off their Premier Sports Cup campaign on Tuesday night, hoping for a good run in the competition. The Honest Men welcome newly promoted Championship side Falkirk to Somerset Park for the first competitive game played in front
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Final homes are released at Greenan Views development in Doonfoot
Builder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has released the final six homes at Greenan Views in Doonfoot. The last high quality and energy efficient homes within the development – including the three bedroom Hughes and Bryce house styles – are now available
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Troon Rotary Club members play key volunteering role at the Open Championship
Members of Troon Rotary Club have joined the team of volunteers at the 152nd Open. With Royal Troon Golf Club hosting the event this year, Rotary Club members will be managing the Wayfinder Volunteers, who work off the course at park and rides,
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South Ayrshire parents may be eligible for school clothing grants
South Ayrshire parents have been reminded they could be eligible for financial help with school clothing and shoes as youngsters prepare to head back to the classroom. Those who qualify in South Ayrshire can receive grants of £120 per primary school-aged
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SNP stunned after their leader quits - to be offered education role by ruling Tories
South Ayrshire Council's SNP group has been left stunned after their leader William Grant quit the party on Monday. And they hit out at news that he was likely to join the Conservative-run administration as an independent, saying Cllr Grant would
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Here's the six South Ayrshire parks that have earned International Green Flag Awards
SIX green spaces across South Ayrshire have landed the esteemed International Green Flag Award. A total of six green spaces were recognised by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful for their clean, safe, and well-maintained parks and
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Drivers warned of eight-week road closure in South Ayrshire for Scottish Water works
DRIVERS in South Ayrshire are being warned of an eight-week road closure for Scottish Water works. The work on Townend Road in Symington will begin on Monday, July 22 and will last approximately eight weeks. The utility company is upgrading
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Scottish Junior Cup draw throws up plenty of intriguing ties for Ayrshire clubs
THE final piece of the new season's fixture list jigsaw has been slotted into place for clubs across Ayrshire after the draw was made for the opening rounds of the Scottish Junior Cup. Auchinleck Talbot, the most successful team in the tournament's
