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Johnnie Walker task force offer little to local economy

THEY came, they saw, but, unfortunately for the people of Kilmarnock, the VIP taskforce didn’t do much else.Read

East Ayrshire Council threatens to quit tourism agency

EAST Ayrshire Council could sever ties with Visitscotland amid claims the area is being neglected by the tourism agency.Read

Kilmarnock bands’ double success at music final

TWO Kilmarnock bands are through to the next stage of a prestigious national music competition.Read

One of Kilmarnock's top pubs closes its doors

ONE of Kilmarnock’s best known pubs was closed down last Thursday after the licence holder was declared bankrupt.Read

Kilmarnock man throttled his partner

A 20-YEAR-OLD man tried to throttle his girlfriend during a late-night row, a court heard last week.Read

New Kilmarnock school to be named Willowbank

KILMARNOCK’S newest school will be named Willowbank – after parents, children and staff all had their say.Read

Cocaine dealer escapes prison

A SURVEYOR from Kilmarnock who peddled cocaine to his middle class friends has avoided a jail sentence.Read

Father’s relief as William Beggs’ appeal fails

THE FATHER of tragic Kilmarnock teenager Barry Wallace this week told of his relief after his son’s vile murderer failed in a bid for freedom.Read

Musical magic earns two businesswomen award nominations

TWO Kilmarnock businesswomen have been nominated for an award for their musical work with children in the local area.Read

Polish partner was threatened

A TEENAGER who admitted committing a breach of the peace in a police vehicle had his sentence deferred at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.Read

Kilmarnock firm in Scottish Water contract row

A KILMARNOCK family is at the centre of a Scottish Water investigation into public contracts.Read

Health and safety rules revised

THE Health and Safety Executive has issued revised guidelines for fire services – over a week BEFORE the fatal accident inquiry into the death of lawyer Alison Hume reaches a conclusion.Read

Task force under fire as Diageo join recovery initiative in Kilmarnock

EIGHT months after attacking drinks giant Diageo in the wake of the company’s shock announcement to close the Johnnie Walker bottling plant, local politicians are now working hand in hand with the company in a ‘Make it in Kilmarnock’ initiative.Read

Kilmarnock nursery set to re-open

A KILMARNOCK nursery is taking baby steps back to life after it was closed by the council in 2007.Read

Trekkers tackle Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of Ayrshire Hospice

IT’S full steam ahead for these 12 intrepid trekkers who are shortly taking on the challenging ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, in aid of The Ayrshire Hospice.Read