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Ayr Advertiser - Scotland's oldest weekly newspaper - first for news, sport, events, weather, travel and more across South Ayrshire.
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- Human Interest 48
- Sensitive Subjects 47
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- Arts & Entertainment 39
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- ayrshire schools
- rugby tournament
- electricity network operator
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- budding rugby stars
- highlighting stem opportunities
- irvine royal academy
- reigning champions marr college attended
- championship launch event
- scotstoun stadium
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Widower raises £15,000 for cancer charity after wife's death
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (583+ words) THE grieving widower of a much-loved Troon teacher has raised over £15,000 for the hospital that treated his dying wife. Trawler skipper Donald Gibson cycled 56 miles in Sir Chris Hoy’s inaugural Tour de 4 to support the Beatson Cancer Research Unit in…...
NHS Ayrshire & Arran honours 162 staff for more than 40 years of service
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (278+ words) NHS STAFF were honoured at a special celebration for more than 40 years of service. The event, held at University Hospital Crosshouse, recognised the dedication of long-serving NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff who have supported patients and communities for over four decades....
Crochet-a-thon lasting 12 hours in Ayr raises £650 for charity cause
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (400+ words) A 12-HOUR 'crochet-a-thon' in Ayr that brought the community together has raised a fantastic £650 for a great cause. Shirley Mitchell, Val Riddiough and Jackie Macdonald spent half a day crocheting flowers in the window at 72 Sandgate from 9am until 9pm on Sunday,…...
Councillors back formal friendship agreement between Ayr and Providence
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (414+ words) A FORMAL friendship between Ayr and Providence in Rhode Island has moved one step closer after South Ayrshire councillors gave unanimous support. Elected members backed an application for a friendship agreement between the two places at a meeting on September…...
Barton believes he is in the mix to make the top fleet
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (446+ words) Suffolk windsurfer Matt Barton believes he is in the mix to make the top fleet after a strong first day at the Musto iQFOiL World Championships 2026 in Weymouth & Portland. The Ipswich-local concluded the opening day of racing in 26th place with…...
Free fireworks night to be held in Tarbolton this November
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (240+ words) A NEW family-friendly fireworks night is set to light up the skies this November. Tarbolton Community Development Trust (TCDT) will host its first-ever Fireworks Night at Tarbolton Park on Friday, November 6, promising an evening of entertainment for all ages. The…...
Appeal to trace mystery visitor to grave of baby unidentified for 30 years
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (251+ words) An e-fit of a woman who visited the grave of a baby who has remained unidentified for more than 30 years has been released by detectives still trying to trace the child’s parents. The mystery visitor was seen at Bybrook Cemetery…...
Ayr road set for three-week closure later this month
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (152+ words) AN Ayr road is set to close for three weeks while resurfacing works are carried out. Bellevue Crescent will be closed from its junction with Racecourse Road to Park Circus, covering the full 380-metre length. The works are expected to…...
Full road closure planned for essential Scottish Water works in Girvan
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (100+ words) ESSENTIAL Scottish Water works are set to take place on Dalrymple Street in Girvan. The works will begin on September 15 and last up to four days, requiring a full road closure of Dalrymple Street to allow for the safe installation…...
Plans for 41 new homes recommended for approval despite more than 20 objections
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (417+ words) PLANS for 41 new homes in Maybole are being recommended for approval despite a significant number of objections from residents. Hayhill Developments is seeking permission to build on almost two hectares of land at Laurel Bank, off Alloway Road. The development…...