THIS week, we take a look back at the top South Ayrshire stories and photos from October 2004.

Can you spot anyone you know in these pics from 20 years ago this week?

(Image: Newsquest) RAF Prestwick said farewell to Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Al Quin in October 2004. After two years leading their air traffic control, he left aboard a tank for a new post in Shropshire.

(Image: Newsquest) Meet the South Ayrshire students who graduated from James Watt College in 2004.

(Image: Newsquest) The 1st Alloway Boys’ Brigade Company marked their 25th Anniversary with a Silver Jubilee Dinner in the Bellisle Country House Hotel. The honour of cutting the jubilee cake fell to Liam Mathieson, 13, as current BB Captain Stewart Robertson and Founder Captain Ronnie Breingan looked on.

(Image: Newsquest) Crosshill Primary enjoyed great success with a new Cyber Club in October 2004. Pictured are members Jenna Dunlop, Kyle Sproule, Blair Jardine, Kimberley Gallacher, Thomas Johnston and Sophie Thorburn.

(Image: Newsquest) Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP Cathy Jamieson MSP, left, officially opened the new state-of-the-art MRI scanner at Ayr Hospital in October 2004.

(Image: Newsquest) October 2004 saw the conclusion of year-long celebrations to mark Annbank Primary School’s Centenary Year. The school planted a time capsule to commemorate the occasion and these P5 pupils gave a talk entitled ‘School - Past, Present and Future’.