Major November funding event coming to Ayr

Organisations across South Ayrshire are being invited to meet major funders at a free event in Ayr this November. The Funding Fayre, organised by Voluntary Action South Ayrshire in partnership with South Ayrshire Council’s external funding officer, will take place at Ayr Town Hall on Wednesday 4 November. Community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises will be able to meet funders face-to-face, discuss project ideas and discover more about grants and financial support. Organisations including The Robertson Trust, Foundation […]

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Data centre plans sparks Kilmarnock protest

A protest was held in Kilmarnock against plans for a proposed data centre near Hunterston Castle in North Ayrshire. Members of the Reject Hunterston Data Centre campaign gathered outside the Park Hotel on Wednesday 30 September, while Eneus Energy, the company behind the plans, hosted a stall as part of a business event. The campaign group says the proposed development, which would be located near the 800-year-old site, could affect the area’s heritage, landscape and biodiversity. Eneus Energy says the […]

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Scotland star Gilmour delighted at stadium rename

Billy Gilmour has become the official sponsor of the stadium in his hometown of Ardrossan. The Anderson Terrace ground, formerly known as Winton Park, was officially renamed the Billy Gilmour Stadium after an agreement with owners Ardrossan Community Sports Hub. The Scotland international visited the venue this week while in the country on international duty. Gilmour said the move was a proud moment for him, with strong family links to Ardrossan Winton Rover with his younger brother Harvey currently signed […]

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Ayrshire couple mark 56 years of marriage

An Ayrshire couple have marked 56 years of marriage and one's 80th birthday with a joint celebration at Greenan Manor Care Home in Doonfoot. Mary and Andy Wilson first met at a barn dance organised by the East Ayrshire Motorsports Car Club. They married in August 1970 at Kirkoswald Parish Church, followed by a reception at the Queens Hotel in Ayr attended by more than 100 guests. Greenan Manor staff organised a special meal for the couple, who said friendship, […]

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Scots suffer Swiss defeat at Hampden

Scotland suffered a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland in Sebastien Pocognoli’s first home match as Scotland boss. Jack Hendry was sent off in the eighth minute after pulling back Dan Ndoye just outside the box, with Ricardo Rodriguez scoring from the resulting free-kick. Nico Elvedi and Zeki Amdouni added further goals after the break. Scotland have one point and no goals from their opening two Nations League fixtures and next face North Macedonia on Saturday.

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Cumbrae ferry users asked to have their say

The Cumbrae Ferry Users Group is encouraging islanders and regular passengers to take part in a consultation on proposed changes to the winter timetable. CalMac is holding a public drop-in session at the Garrison Glass Room on Thursday 1 October with sessions from 3 pm to 5 pm and again from 6 pm to 7.30 pm. The latest draft includes additional sailings during morning and late-afternoon commuting periods, improved rail connections and two extra sailings each day. Work is also […]

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Arran resort wins big at West of Scotland Awards

Auchrannie Resort in Brodick is celebrating a triple success at the West of Scotland Regional Thistle Awards. The Arran resort was named Best Hotel and Best Self Catering, while also securing the Employer of the Year title. The three awards mean Auchrannie will now progress to the national finals. The team said the recognition reflected the passion and hard work of staff across the resort, and thanked guests for their continued support.

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Tributes paid to Scottish broadcast legend Currie

Tributes have been paid to legendary Ayrshire-born broadcaster Tony Currie, who passed away aged 74 on 26 September following a battle with tonsil cancer. The radio star, originally from Ardrossan, was renowned for being the first voice on Radio Clyde, Scotland's first independent radio station, in the 1970s, as well as his television work with STV and Tara Television in Ireland. Currie went on to found Radio Six International and hold executive roles in the BBC from the latter part […]

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Driver charged for 130mph offence on A78

A driver has been arrested after allegedly being caught travelling at 130 miles per hour on the A78 near Irvine. Ayrshire Road Policing officers were carrying out speed checks on Saturday 26 September when they stopped a vehicle. Police Scotland Ayrshire said the 26-year-old man was subsequently arrested and charged with a number of alleged offences, including dangerous driving, driving on a provisional licence while unsupervised and driving without insurance. He was also charged with possession of Class B drugs […]

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