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The clocks are going back, it’ll soon be Hallowe’en, and the Palace panto is just around the corner. The cast of this year’s production, Sleeping Beauty, donned their costumes to launch the 2009 show on Tuesday. This year’s panto again features local lad Liam Dolan, who plays Josh the Jester and directs the production. Joining him is leading lady Adele Rankin (Sleeping Beauty) and one of Scotland’s biggest stars, Brenda Cochrane (Carabosse, the bad fairy). The panto runs from Wednesday, November 25 to Wednesday December 30.Read

East Ayrshire carers pampered

CARERS in East Ayrshire are hopping on board a big pink bus for some extra pampering.Read

Mr Spoons aka Peter Lee

Kilmarnock's Mr Spoons completes Great North Run

THE wee man with the big heart has done it again.Read

Sandy Gibson, Avril Anderson, Rev Stephen Bakey and Piper Robert Maxwell

Kilmarnock man battles to keep WW2 memories alive

SANDY Gibson is battling to keep the memories of Second World War veterans alive.Read

Delegates cut the first sod at Amlaird Road

Work starts on 19 new Kilmarnock homes

THE first turf on Atrium Homes’ latest new-build project at Amlaird Road in Kilmarnock was recently cut by MSP Willie Coffey.Read

Kate Mayers

Kilmarnock girl takes action to help kids in Uganda

A TENACIOUS young Kilmarnock woman is appealing for aid to help impoverished toddlers and abandoned street kids in Uganda.Read

Donna celebrates with family and friends

Special birthday celebrations for Kilmarnock girl with Royal link

KILMARNOCK’S very own ‘wee princess’ has come of age.Read

New bottling work may be on its way to Kilmarnock

BEER company the Arran Brewery is investigating the possibility of opening a bottling plant in Kilmarnock.Read

Johnnie Walker Striding Man

Johnnie Walker's: Politicians on petition mission to save Kilmarnock plant

POLITICIANS joined forces on Saturday as they took to the streets to gather support for the ‘Keep Johnnie Walker in Kilmarnock’ campaign.Read

Johnnie Walker's: Politicians unite to force Diageo u-turn

SCOTTISH Finance Secretary John Swinney responded to the Walker’s announcement with a lightning visit to Kilmarnock last Friday.Read

Waverley sailings from Ayr Harbour

In this week's paper the wrong telephone number for Waverley bookings was printed the correct number is 0845 130 46 47.Read

Kilmarnock florist moving yards away from old premises

A KILMARNOCK florist shop is on the move to premises just yards away from its current location – but only temporarily.Read

Malky McCormick

Kilmarnock cartoonist sees traffic stop near his house

VILLAGER Malky McCormick has been driven mad by speeding motorists.Read

Whitelee windfarm

Whitelee Windfarm powers ahead

STRETCHING across the Eaglesham Moor and into East Ayrshire, Whitelee Windfarm is a sight to behold.Read

Stuart Wren and Ayr Utd player Ryan Stevenson

Killie FC fan gets Ayr Utd pal to don rival top for charity

A KILMARNOCK fan hatched a cunning plan to make his Ayr United supporting pal wear a Killie top in the name of charity.Read

Nether Robertland pupils on their bikes

Campaign will urge East Ayrshire school kids to get on their bikes

A CAMPAIGN is underway in East Ayrshire to encourage children to cycle to school – and to urge drivers in to make way for them.Read

Diageo representatives collect the award

Kilmarnock Diageo staff help to make firm healthy employer

DRINKS giant Diageo has been named one of Scotland’s safest, healthiest employers thanks to their Kilmarnock workforce.Read

Kilmarnock town centre’s five year masterplan is unveiled

HOUSING and communities minister Alex Neil was in Kilmarnock recently to launch the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) in the Grand Hall.Read

Kilmarnock triplets are mascots for Killie FC

TRIPLETS Patrick, Kane and Ally McLean had a day to remember when they were Killie mascots on Saturday.Read

Lauren Gordon

Kilmarnock girl's band in next round of music contest

A KILMARNOCK girl and her band have won through to the next stage of a top music talent contest.Read

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