Kilmarnock Standard - News - Editor's Pick

Wakey, wakey!

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

East Ayrshire carers pampered

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock's Mr Spoons completes Great North Run

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock man battles to keep WW2 memories alive

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Work starts on 19 new Kilmarnock homes

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock girl takes action to help kids in Uganda

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Special birthday celebrations for Kilmarnock girl with Royal link

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

New bottling work may be on its way to Kilmarnock

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

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

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

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

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Waverley sailings from Ayr Harbour

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:22:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock florist moving yards away from old premises

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock cartoonist sees traffic stop near his house

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

VILLAGER Malky McCormick has been driven mad by speeding motorists.

Whitelee Windfarm powers ahead

Thu, 14 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

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

Thu, 07 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

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

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock Diageo staff help to make firm healthy employer

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock town centre’s five year masterplan is unveiled

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock triplets are mascots for Killie FC

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock girl's band in next round of music contest

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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