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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

Kilmarnock cartoonist sees traffic stop near his house

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

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

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

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

New Burns Monument Centre opens in Kilmarnock's Kay Park

THE new £5 million Burns Monument Centre in Kilmarnock’s Kay Park will open its doors to the public on Monday. Read

Sandy King presents the cheque to Jamie McKay

Golf: Kilmarnock College student awarded by Royal and Ancient

KILMARNOCK College student and amateur golfer Jamie MacKay is one step closer to realising his dream of playing at a professional level after his talents were recognised by one of the world’s top golf clubs. Read

Kilmarnock man refused a single can of lager

STAFF at a filling station drove a Kilmarnock man round the bend when they refused to sell him a single can of lager. Read

Kilmarnock College cleaners become calendar models

THE cleaners at Kilmarnock College have proved they’re not old scrubbers by becoming calendar models. Read

Homecoming Scottish Cup comes to Kilmarnock

KEEN Killie fans will get their chance to feast their eyes on the Homecoming Scottish Cup when it comes to town tomorrow. Read

Kilmarnock's Mr Spoons' latest charity jaunt

THE wee man with the big heart battled against gale force winds and torrential rain to fly the flag for charity, and Killie, before the cup clash at Somerset Park on Saturday. Read

Kilmarnock super slimmer meets John Barrowman

A DREAM came true for Eileen Foley when she met TV heartthrob John Barrowman at Slimming World’s glitzy awards ceremony. Read

Kilmarnock man welcomes new year with new career

FACTORY operator Gordon Taylor is looking forward to a bright 2009 after embarking on a sweet new career. Read

Kilmarnock family glad to be together at Christmas

CHRISTMAS is always a special time for families. Read

Kilmarnock cops' Christmas crackdown begins

Kilmarnock cops crack down on Christmas crooks

KILMARNOCK cops have embarked on a crime-busting Christmas crackdown. Read

Major honour for Kilmarnock Harriers' coach

KILMARNOCK Harriers and East Ayrshire have recently been rewarded at the highest level for some very hard work and innovative ideas behind the scenes. Read