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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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- ayrshire schools
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- budding rugby stars
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- reigning champions marr college attended
- championship launch event
- scotstoun stadium
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Ayrshire care service given prestigious 'very good' rating in recent inspection
18+ hour, 26+ min ago (281+ words) TLC AYRSHIRE has been given a prestigious 'very good' rating in a recent inspection. The care-at-home service, based in Prestwick and operated by TLC (Scotland) Ltd, supports adults across South Ayrshire with assessed care needs in their own homes. During…...
Widower raises £15,000 for cancer charity after wife's death
18+ hour, 55+ 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
23+ hour, 37+ 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....
Suicide prevention should be part of ‘game plan’ in sport, says William
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (464+ words) The Prince of Wales has called for suicide prevention to be part of the sporting world’s “game plan” as he urged clubs, competitors and fans to help “save lives”. William spoke as he launched a toolkit providing practical advice to…...
HPX event raises £13,000 for Harbour Ayrshire in memory of former trustee
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (96+ words) AN HPX event at Riverside Sports Arena has raised £13,000 for Harbour Ayrshire in memory of former trustee John Gilardi. The charity thanked Liam, Kirsty and the eeVo Training team for organising the event last weekend. Money raised will support Harbour…...
Lack of medication contributed to death of Richard Branson’s wife – inquest
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (175+ words) A private hospital’s failure to provide preventative medication contributed to the death of Sir Richard Branson’s wife, an inquest has concluded. Lady Joan Branson, 80, died on November 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea, west…...
Eljamel patients left with ‘horrific’ disabilities after surgery, inquiry told
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (1134+ words) Patients of disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel were left with “horrific” disabilities following his operations, a former MSP has told an inquiry. On its first day of evidential hearings, the Eljamel Inquiry was told some patients allegedly had the wrong…...
Harbour Ayrshire shortlisted for gong at Scottish Recovery Awards
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (123+ words) A RECOVERY organisation has been named a finalist in a Scottish award scheme. Harbour Ayrshire has been shortlisted in the LERO Award category at the Scottish Recovery Awards. The organisation was nominated by members of the recovery community. Harbour Ayrshire…...
South Ayrshire woman who overcame addiction now helps others through service
1+ week, 1+ day ago (345+ words) A BUS pass was all Roberta McClung was looking for when she walked through the doors of WithYou. Instead, she found a path to recovery and a new purpose that would shape the rest of her life. Roberta, who spent…...
Ayrshire man set to take on memory walk in honour of 'special' wife
1+ week, 4+ day ago (426+ words) AN AYRSHIRE man is set to take on a fundraising walk that pays tribute to people with dementia in honour of his wife - and is urging others to join him. People are being encouraged to book their place for Alzheimer…...