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Woman charged with barging into house, kicking OAP and then urinating on floor
25+ min ago (215+ words) A WOMAN allegedly barged into a house in Drongan, kicked a pensioner and then urinated on the floor. Shannon Murray faced charges of assault and behaving in a threatening or abusive manner in when she appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court....
Cumnock charity hero's total reaches nearly "80k after latest ventures
13+ hour, 53+ min ago (446+ words) A LOCAL charity supremo has raised almost "80, 000 for various good causes, thanks to his latest fundraising activities for the last 12 months. Derek Montgomery's annual fundraising coincides with the football season as most of the money raised is through signed football…...
East Ayrshire Council planning to buy fleet of minibuses
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (496+ words) EAST Ayrshire Council is considering buying its own fleet of minibuses as part of a major review of transport services across the area. A report going before councillors next week outlines plans for a new long-term strategic transport approach covering…...
Beautiful five-bedroom home in desirable estate added to market
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (189+ words) A SPACIOUS five-bedroom home within a desirable Ayrshire estate has recently been added to the market. The beautiful home within Ballochmyle Estate near Mauchline has been listed for sale at a price of "580, 000. Split over two floors, the home comes…...
Celtic are champions again as Hearts title dream is shattered late on
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (608+ words) Hearts endured last-day devastation as Martin O'Neill's Celtic pipped the long-time leaders at the post to become champions of Scotland for the fifth season in succession following a dramatic climax to an enthralling William Hill Premiership campaign. Derek Mc Innes…...
Cumnock Tryst announces music festival programme for 2026 event
2+ day, 15+ min ago (350+ words) ANOTHER fabulous programme of events is being lined up for this year's Cumnock Tryst. 2026 will be the 12th year since local lad Sir James Mac Millan created the event to bring more musical opportunities to the area. Running from October 1-4, there…...
Olly Murs breaks down in tears after completing Soccer Aid challenge
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (440+ words) Singer Olly Murs has broken down in tears after completing his Soccer Aid challenge, which he said had "surpassed" all his expectations. The 42-year-old crossed the finish line at the London Stadium in Stratford on Friday, completing his five-day Into…...
Middlesbrough call for Southampton to be thrown out of Championship play-offs
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (378+ words) Middlesbrough have called for Southampton to be kicked out of the Championship play-offs over spying allegations. The Saints were charged by the EFL last Friday with observing a training session at Middlesbrough's Rockliffe Park complex, two days before the sides…...
Community coffee morning with home baking and plant sale to take place
3+ day, 15+ min ago (153+ words) MAUCHLINE Horticultural and Agricultural Society is inviting the community to a coffee morning later this month. Taking place at Mauchline Church Hall on Saturday, May 23, from 10am to 12 noon, visitors can enjoy home baking alongside tea or coffee, with an opportunity…...
Coronation Street legend dies aged 89 as Bill Roache pays tribute
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (310+ words) An actor from the original cast of Coronation Street has died aged 89. Alan Rothwell, who played David Barlow, the brother of Ken Barlow (William Roache) on the long-running ITV soap, died on Thursday, following a short illness. Mr Rothwell's family…...