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Everything you need to know ahead of Ayr Christmas lights switch-on
AYR'S Christmas lights are set to be switched on this weekend - and here's everything you need to know. Head down to Ayr town centre from 1.30pm to 5.30pm on Sunday, November 17 for some fantastic stage entertainment, Christmas markets, festive
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South Ayrshire Council backs campaign to end violence against women
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has announced it is supporting the '16 Days of Action' campaign to end violence against women. The initiative takes place every year, and starts on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Monday
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The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on
Car insurance can be a minefield, and new research has shown that nine out of ten insurers won't pay out to drain a car after misfuelling - the easy mistake of putting petrol in a diesel engine or vice versa. Drivers are being urged to check their
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Ayrshire hospitality bosses take over former Ayr coffee shop
THE bosses of thriving restaurant and takeaway chain Tempura have taken over a former coffee shop in Ayr. Thyme, on Alloway Street, was put up for sale in September after its owners said they could not commit to the popular coffee shop alongside
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Troon chippy fish suppers named as the best in Ayrshire
A TROON chippy has been hailed for producing the best fish suppers in Ayrshire at a national awards ceremony. Barassie Chippy, on Barassiebank Lane, took home the Best Fish Supper (Ayrshire) gong at the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards. It was
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Man found dead following emergency response at beach in Ayr, police confirm
A MAN has been found dead at a beach in Ayr, Police Scotland have confirmed. A mass emergency response was prompted at Greenan beach shortly after 11.30am on Wednesday, November 13, when the male's body was discovered. Eyewitnesses stated that
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Consultation launched on success of free two-hour parking in Ayr
A CONSULTATION has been launched to gain feedback on the impact of free two-hour town centre car parking sessions in Ayr. The initiative was introduced in January 2024 to encourage more people to visit the town centre and stimulate economic benefits
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Final weekend of disruptive roadworks on Whitletts Roundabout
DISRUPTIVE roadworks at the Whitletts Roundabout in Ayr are heading into their final weekend. Amey is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A77 at the roundabout in Ayr until Wednesday, November 20. The maintenance forms part of a package
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Dates and routes announced for Troon Santa Float this December
TROON Round Table has announced its dates and routes for its annual Santa Float in December. The Santa Float will be making its way through the neighbourhood, bringing joy and Christmas spirit to everyone. Here are the official route dates
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Met Office reveals chances of 'disruptive snowfall' hitting UK this month
The Met Office has revealed the chances of “widespread or disruptive snowfall” in their latest long-range forecasts. While forecasts from TheWeatherOutlook and some weather charts from WXCharts suggest the UK could see significant snowfall in November
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South Ayrshire butcher business honoured at VIBES awards
A SOUTH Ayrshire business has been celebrated at the 25th VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. We Hae Meat Ltd, based at Cairnhill Farm near Girvan, took home the Energy Transition Scotland Award at the ceremony. The award celebrates
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Four months of roadworks coming to busy stretch A77 near Ayr
WORKS are set to take place on a busy stretch of the A77 near Ayr later this month. Amey is undertaking essential road safety junction improvements on the A77 at Doonholm Road and C39 Corton Road. The works will start on Monday, November 25
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TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday
Facebook scams are costing Brits dearly, with experts now warning that two-thirds of purchase frauds are now being committed on the platform. Millions of pounds have been lost to scammers as people are tricked into paying for goods and services
