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Elderly man hits out at Asda

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A FRAIL old man has told Asda what they can do with themselves after they refused to help him with his shopping.

Labour property tax plan blasted by SNP

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

LABOUR’S proposed property tax to replace the detested council tax will cost homeowners an EXTRA £500 a year, the SNP claimed this week.

Help Guide Dogs for the Blind

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE Guide Dogs charity is looking for volunteers in Ayrshire to act as drivers and collection box co-ordinators.

Sharp dole rise causes concern

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

LOCAL unemployment has shown its biggest rise this year after three months of falling figures.

Take the stress out of moving home through Ayrshire Home Report

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:52:00 GMT

NEW legislation means that from December 1, 2008, all homes for sale in Scotland must be marketed with a full home report.

Girdle Toll news

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

LANFINE Hall re-opens after the festive period on Monday, January 5, with the following programme of events and activities:

News from Girdle Toll

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A SPIRITUAL Awareness Workshop will be held at Lanfine Hall on Saturday, October 25, tickets £10. Contact the centre for more information on 01294 215347,

Ayrshire Central health facility decision is due

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A DECISION over plans to build a new mental health facility at Ayrshire Central is expected to be announced next month.

Cunninghame South MSP launched campaign for deaf children

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A CAMPAIGN to get an accurate figure on the number of deaf children in Scotland is being backed by Cunninghame South MSP Irene Oldfather.

Search for North Ayrshire's young top volunteers

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

VOLUNTEERS from across North Ayrshire are to be recognised at a plush awards ceremony in Irvine.

Ayrshire firms targeted by metal thieves

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

CROOKS are cashing in on the credit crunch – thanks to the rise in the value of scrap metal.

North Ayrshire householders to pick up bill for collections

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

CHARGES to pick up white goods and old furniture are set to return after a rethink by North Ayrshire Council.

South of Scotland MSP urges return of post office TV licence sales

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

AN MSP has called on the Post Office to bring back the sale of telly licences.

Tory transport plans are blasted by Ayrshire MP

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

AN MP has accused the Tories of coming up with a divisive plan for a two speed Britain.

Ayrshire cancer support group meeting

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

THE Ayrshire and Arran Prostate Cancer Support Group are holding a meeting in Crosshouse Hospital to outline one of the treatments for the illness.

Foreign dignitaries invited to Ayrshire homecoming events

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

AN MSP has invited the mayors of Irvine in California and Stevenson, Alabama, to Scotland’s Homecoming celebrations next year.

Springside's David heads out on Euro rally drive bid

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A SPRINGSIDE man is set to drive 2500 miles across Europe in his battered Land Rover.

Central Ayrshire MP to hold talks with council staff

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

AN MP has called for eleventh hour talks to prevent a walkout by council workers next week.

Killie FC KOs Girdle Toll youth ground

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

YOUTH football teams fear being kicked into touch after North Ayrshire Leisure welched on their training schedule in favour of Premier League Kilmarnock.

Former Girdle Toll sprinter dies after taking up motorbiking

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A FORMER top athlete has died in a motorbike accident – just a few weeks after fulfilling his dream of buying the machine.