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Man admits racist abuse to Bombay Cuisine staff and breaking window
A young man admitted shouting racist abuse in a Girvan takeaway, breaking a window and making anti-disabled remarks at cops. Liam Hamilton pleaded guilty to charges of threatening behaviour and racial harassment after the incident in Bombay Cuisine
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Ayr chef reveals how he fuelled golf star Tommy Fleetwood to Olympic medal
AN AYR chef and businessman has helped fuel British golf star Tommy Fleetwood to Olympic silver in Paris. Ryan Beattie, the founder of Fresh Fuel Ayrshire, was asked by the golfer to travel to the French capital and cook his meals throughout the
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UK homes could be due a £169 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a refund worth up to £169.50 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
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Extra ferry sailings between Arran and Troon set to boost capacity this week
Ferry company CalMac have amended the timetable for sailings between Troon and Arran on Wednesday to provide extra capacity. The announcement of additional sailings comes just days before this Saturday's Brodick Highland Games, when a large number
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Find out how South Ayrshire pupils fared in their exams this year
School pupils recorded another strong year of exam results as results came in across South Ayrshire this morning. Provisional results from the SQA show strong performance in the region across National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher subjects.
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Zippos circus arrives in Ayr's Low Green with shows from August 7-12
The circus is coming to town in Ayr this week - with plenty of tickets still available for a host of shows. Zippos Circus is set up on Low Green, where shows will run from August 7-12. Shows take place on August 7 at 7.30pm, August 8 at 3pm
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Maybole cannabis dealer caught in High Street to pay £2.3k confiscation order
A Maybole drug dealer who held his hands up to police as soon as he was caught has been ordered to pay proceeds of crime cash. Angus McNeish admitted supplying quantities of cannabis near the old Co-op supermarket in the town’s High Street on March
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Major works on A77 between Ayr and Kilmarnock until late September
Essential bridge parapet and safety barrier replacements are continuing on a stretch of the A77 between Ayr and Kilmarnock. Works have been taking place for the past few weeks on the A77 Kilmarnock bypass at Spittalhill. The work is being
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Hound of the Baskervilles open-air Holmes show coming to Culzean Castle
The Hound of the Baskervilles is coming to Culzean Castle & Country Park later this month. An evening of mystery, intrigue and things that go woof in the night is promised on Friday, August 30. Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Can anyone
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Ayr United Women kick off league campaign this weekend
Ayr United Women kick off their Scottish Women's Premier League 2 campaign this weekend. The ladies are playing in the second tier this season following their promotion playoff victory against Glasgow Women. Their campaign gets underway this
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Starting bid reduced as former Ayr pub to go under hammer at auction this week
The opening bid of a former busy pub in Ayr has been reduced as it heads to auction again this week. The Wee Man's public house on Green Street has been under the hammer since the start of the year with bids originally starting at £65,000.
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Top Ayrshire cop receives Police Medal from King Charles at Edinburgh ceremony
AYRSHIRE'S most senior police officer been awarded the King's Police Medal in a special ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse by King Charles. The honour was presented to Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain - the most senior officer in Ayrshire
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Organisers thank public for Dundonald Highland Games support
Organisers of the Dundonald Highland Games have thanked the public for their support after a fantastic week of events. Held next to Royal Dundonald Castle, this year's events marked the culmination of a week of activities including a car and walking
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Entries closing soon for Ayr & District Flower Show
There is less than a week to get your entries in for this year's Ayr & District Flower Show. With a host of new classes as well as the trusted old ones, there is something in there for everyone. Whether you are green fingered with your plants
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Can I appeal my SQA exam results? What to do if you're unhappy with your marks
Whether you're going to college or university or are starting an apprenticeship, your SQA exam results could be crucial for that exciting next step. However if your results are not what you expected, you may be left feeling unsure of what to do
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Air show weekend fun set to continue with Sunday Funday in Ayr
A FANTASTIC variety of free, fun activities will be set up across Ayr town centre for families to enjoy on Sunday, September 8. The fun day will round off an action-packed weekend for the the International Ayr Show Festival of Flight. The hugely
