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Inglis named Bankies’ chairman in historic week

Annbank United capped off a historic week following the appointment of Gordon Inglis as their new club chairman. The New Pebble Park side started their "exciting new chapter" confirming their election to the West of Scotland Football League next season, with their former player and coach coming on board last week. Inglis, who has built a "highly successful" career in the automotive and technology sector, returns to the amateur club having vast amounts of playing experience at the likes of […]

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Airport heralds historic aircraft landing

Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomed the arrival of a rare fighter plane to their runway , to mark a special aviation anniversary. A two-seated Spitfire, painted in its original prototype colours, landed in Ayrshire on Friday March 10 to commemorate 90 years since the first flight of Supermarine Spitfire. Several Royal Air Force veterans and two Cadets greeted the aircraft upon its arrival, in a moment the airport is calling  "historic". The Spitfire,was also accompanied by a Typhoon jet coming into […]

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Application success proves big for Marr

Marr Rugby Club have shared their delight following a recent application success for the Open Competition, marking it as a "big step forward". The conference, an age-grade competition creating school and club opportunities, has added the Troon-based club after a panel assessment alongside Scottish Rugby Development and High Performance department representatives. This latest move will see Marr Boys first XV and under-16s compete at the "highest level", which could see them compete against the nation's best. Scottish Rugby has outlined […]

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Spring virus vaccination rollout for Ayrshire

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is urging people in the region to come forward and get vaccinated this spring, against a disease still deemed as "serious". The health service is running a programme, with a focus on protecting the most vulnerable to COVID-19, including older adults in care homes,  aged 75 and over, and those with weakened immune systems. People who are invited for the vaccination have been assured by experts that age or health conditions can see "higher risk" of […]

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Storm Dave to sweep across Ayrshire

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind across Ayrshire this weekend, resulting in potential "danger to life" conditions. The warning has been put in place from 6pm tonight until midday on Sunday which could see gusts reach peak highs of 60 miles per hour. Coastal areas have been pointed out as parts where "injuries and danger to life" could occur as a result of large waves and debris on the seafronts. Incidents such as building damage, rail […]

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Beaches clean up their act from recent data

Data experts have warned of ongoing issues with sewage pollution on Scotland's coastlines, but Ayrshire is showing a "sharp" drop in beach litter. A report by Marine Conservation Trust's showed South Ayrshire beaches to be among the cleanest in 2025 for decreasing litter levels, in what was the region's "best year". The data from Beachwatch Data Explorer, based on surveys carried out by volunteers, recorded an average of 116 items per 100 metres of coastline, which is below the Scottish […]

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