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Ayrshire man is jailed after strangling ex-partner until she blacked out
David Strachan throttled the victim with his hands around her neck, restricting her breathing and she lost consciousness during the assault in Prestwick.
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Kilmarnock Apprentice of the Year win caps landmark year for award-winning creative entrepreneur
Katie Wood has shone in her role with JOY by Corrine Smith.
Major update issued on progress at Ardrossan port
The Harbour Task Force heard of vital work starting at the North Ayrshire port.
Vacant watering hole in Ayrshire to make way for new tourism venture
The plan is to turn the property into two self contained holiday accommodation units.
Ayrshire community arts charity is going places after new link-up with travel agent
The partnership will bring together two organisations with strong local roots and a shared commitment to supporting and investing in the communities they serve.
Vacant American diner could make way for two new town centre restaurants in Ayr
A planning application has been lodged, seeking permission to subdivide the vacant Central Park American Diner, on Boswell Park.
Business blow for Ayrshire vape shops and adult gaming centres in UK Chancellor's budget
It's a double whammy to vape shop proprietors and comes four weeks after a new tax on vaping liquid came into force.
Sisters hit the high notes as Ayrshire Philharmonic Opera Society stage a winner at The Gaiety
The cast were a star turn in this autum treat at the Gaiety.
Council housing development approved despite Cumnock residents' concerns
Privacy and traffic were among the objections raised by properties near to the former George McTurk Court flats in Cumnock.
Officials acknowledge knock on effect of extension to Prestwick resident parking scheme
The use of a number of residential streets by commuters and Prestwick Airport travellers prompted the extension.
M&S store closure is a 'bodyblow' but new Kilmarnock foodhall gets planning approval
East Ayrshire Councillors made their feelings clear about the loss of M&S from King Street after 90 years, but still welcome investment in Queen's Drive Retail Park.
Claim that public objections are 'viewpoints', not opposition as Ayr maze park is approved
Two thirds of consultation responses to £400k Low Green project were described as opposition by officials
Fresh flood alert is issued for Ayrshire in lunchtime update
The agency has today issued a Flood Alert Update- warning that fresh flooding “is possible” in parts of the Ayrshire region.
Hard working A&E staff thanked at Ayrshire hospitals as part of national appreciation week
RRT held two events at Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock and University Hospital Ayr with 15 volunteers serving refreshments to more than 400 workers.
Trump Turnberry launches Winter Academy programme
Running from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the programme combines individual lessons with Turnberry’s PGA Professionals, Trackman simulator and range sessions and more.
Care Inspectorate runs the rule over Ayr-based housing support service
It follows a check on service delivery in September with the findings now published.
M&S granted permission for Kilmarnock retail park food store with town centre shop to close
The move to the retail park will protect 71 jobs.
Ayrshire support worker left service user in filthy bed after soiling themselves
Adam McNaughton failed to carry out complete personal care for the supported person on two occasions while working for West Park Supported Living- at Inspired Independent Living in Kilmarnock.
Urban wellness hub gets the go-ahead at Somerset Park
Dunure-based recovery brand Wild Ritual are behind the substantial six-figure investment.
Hilarious pirates panto to set sail from The Gaiety this winter
The Gaiety presents another barnstorming Scottish panto with an original Ayrshire twist.
