Pro wrestling to make Ayr return

Blockbuster Pro Wrestling will return to Ayr Town Hall on Friday, August 14, bringing another evening of family-friendly entertainment to the town. The event will feature Ayrshire wrestlers Dylan Thorn, Brody Turnbull, Jake Lawless and Hera, alongside former WWE NXT UK star Kenny Williams. Fans will also see actor and wrestler Richard Summers-Calvert, better known in the ring as Charles Crowley. Organisers say the show will combine local talent with well-known names from professional wrestling.

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100th birthday marked with western twist

Mary Paton has celebrated her 100th birthday with two special events in Auchinleck, surrounded by family, friends and the local community. The Glennie House resident enjoyed a western-themed party at the care home, followed by a family celebration at the Dumfries Arms. Local support helped make the day extra memorable, with Blackstone Clydesdales, Fossilfield Training Centre, LC Balloons and local farmers all contributing to the celebrations. Born in July 1926, Paton grew up in Hurlford before spending 69 years in […]

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Ayrshire builds up to Commonwealth Games

Ayrshire has been looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow which begins tonight, and local athletes have also been building the excitement. What has been labelled the "slimmed down" games, that were originally to be staged in Victoria, Australia, the events will see local talent on show across a variety of sports ranging from boxing, to bowls, to weightlifting, and swimming. Sports and local organisations across the region have played their part in the build-up, including UWS […]

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Site managers recognised for awards

Two site managers working at the Lairds Gait developments in Kilmarnock have been recognised at the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, widely regarded as the housebuilding industry's "Oscars". David Cooper of Barratt Homes and Mark Harris of David Wilson Homes were honoured for excellence in site management, leadership and build quality. Their success also contributed to another strong year for parent company Barratt Redrow, whose site managers collected 122 Pride in the Job Awards across the UK, more than […]

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Troon boats in drifting object call

Troon RNLI launched both its all-weather and inshore lifeboats after reports of a drifting object near Stevenston on Tuesday, July 21, following a call from Belfast Coastguard at 10.24am. The crews located a small boat drifting unattended towards Irvine. Following a search and finding no sign of anyone in difficulty, the boat was recovered aboard the all-weather lifeboat and taken back to Troon Harbour, where it was secured to prevent further emergency call-outs.

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Plans submitted for new Prestwick facility

Plans have been submitted for a 68,000-square-foot aerospace overhaul, maintenance and repair facility beside Prestwick Airport. The proposal from South Ayrshire Council includes a high-specification industrial and manufacturing building, along with new access roads, parking for 122 vehicles, landscaping and a secure entrance. The development is intended to support the region's growing aerospace sector as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal, with funding from the UK and Scottish Government and South Ayrshire Council. The council says the project aims to […]

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Keegan remembered in Clyde Coast town

A Clyde Coast town is remembering former England Captain and Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan who died this week aged 75 following a battle with cancer. People in Inverkip shared their memories of Yorkshire-born Keegan, who owned an apartment at the town's marina during the mid-2000s where he spent time with his wife and spoke warmly about the "magic" scenery of the location. Local businessman Richard Craigmile also recalled Keegan as a regular customer at his Largs café, remembering him as […]

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Road closure for million-pound project

Drivers are being reminded that the B714 between Saltcoats and Dalry will close from Monday, July 27, as work continues on a major £34.7 million upgrade to the route. The closure is needed to allow engineering and road alignment works to be carried out safely. A signed diversion via the B780 will add around 3.6 miles and approximately seven minutes to normal journey times. The project, jointly funded by the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund and North Ayrshire Council, is […]

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Marymass reveals extended parade band line-up

Organisers of Marymass Festival are continuing their preparations for August's events, and have now revealed an extended list of participating pipe and brass bands. Representatives of the historic Irvine festival announced on their social media that they are "beyond pleased" to secure their music-making line-up for the packed parade. Seven bands in total, including Irvine & District Pipe Band and Sons of the Somme Brass Band, will take to the streets in North Ayrshire towards the end of the 12 […]

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