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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Plans revealed for new development at former sawmill site in Ayr
Plans have been revealed to develop the former Alexander Sawmills site in Ayr. The prominent site, on Heathfield Road, has been vacant for decades following the closure of the sawmill. Proposals had previously been lodged for housing and
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Sneak peek: Former Carrick Stores in Maybole gets an amazing makeover
The former Carrick General Stories in Maybole has been transformed and is now back on the market after lying empty for 15 years. And the old building, which had rotten floorboards and a collapsed roof, has had an amazing refurbishment. Before
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Police Scotland Youth Volunteers lend a hand at The Open
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers were on hand to provide assistance to the thousands of attendees from across the world attending The Open at Royal Troon. The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers programme aims to strengthen the relationship between
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Zippo's Circus coming to Ayr's Low Green this month
Fantastic fun is promised as Zippo's Circus comes to Ayr this month. Dubbed 'Scotland's favourite circus', the show will be in town from Wednesday, August 7 until Tuesday, August 12 on the shorefront. Shows take place at a variety of times
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Looking back: Find out what made the Advertiser's headlines in August 2009
This week, we take a look back at the best South Ayrshire stories from August 2009. Who can you spot in these Ayr Advertiser stories from 15 years ago? (Image: Newsquest) Dundonald Highland Games were a great success in August 2009. Gala
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Ayr cricketers gain revenge on Prestwick after applause for businessman
Ayr Cricket Club gained revenge for their only league defeat of the season to local rivals Prestwick with a comfortable five wicket victory at Cambusdoon in the return fixture. The day had started in a sombre manner with a minute's applause in
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Former Troon athlete turned MSP enters Scottish Conservative leadership race
A FORMER Olympic athlete from Ayrshire has entered the running in the race to become the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Brian Whittle, from Troon, announced on Monday that he intends to be a candidate in the contest to succeed Douglas
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Girvan business celebrating new owners with weekend event
A SHOP in Girvan is celebrating its new ownership with a three-day event offering customers the chance to win free shopping. The UK-wide Bargain Buys business is under new management and is having a mega weekend event to celebrate the occasion.
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Ayr Archery Club on target as it hosts national events
Ayr Archery Club put on a show as it hosted the Scottish Tour and Scottish Outdoor Championships last weekend. The weather was interesting but there were lots of smiles despite the rain. Lasswade Archery Club won the team event and took the
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Girvan RNLI volunteers celebrate their wedding anniversary in liferaft
Two volunteers from the Girvan RNLI team spent their wedding anniversary inside a floating liferaft in the harbour. The lifeboat station is in the midst of its 200 hour float challenge, with the crew continually manning a liferaft afloat for more
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Preview and tips ahead of another Monday meeting at Ayr Racecourse
It’s another Monday in July and that means another packed racecard at Ayr with a six-race meeting on offer for punters heading to the track. Racing gets underway at 2.30pm with a maiden stakes contest for the two-year-old’s before the card rounds
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RNLI Scroll visits Troon Lifeboat Station to mark milestone
The famous RNLI Scroll arrived at Troon lifeboat station last week as it made its way across the UK. The scroll, which was made by the charity’s craftsmen, started its journey on March 4 at Westminster Abbey as part of the RNLI's 200th anniversary
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South Ayrshire Council football initiative wins top national award
A Girvan initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour through football has won a top honour at the National Youth Work Awards. The Friday Night Fitba programme, funded by South Ayrshire Council's Thriving Communities, took home the Inclusion and
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Number of jobs are now available with South Ayrshire Council
A number of vacancies are available working for South Ayrshire Council. Jobs are on offer across a range of council services, from catering staff to cleaners to social workers. Current roles include a social care worker at Hillcrest, a cleaner
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Champions off to a winning start as the West of Scotland Football League returns
THE top of the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division table had a familiar look about it on Saturday night as the dust settled on the opening round of top flight fixtures. Beith Juniors haven’t been tipped by too many fans for a third
