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Kilmarnock News for 25 July 2008

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Summer fayre at Thorntoun Estate nursing home Jul 25 2008

THORNTOUN Estate Nursing home are holding their summer fayre to raise funds for Combat Stress at Hollybush House in Ayr.Read

Tributes after Kilmarnock man's body found Jul 25 2008

THE family of Andrew Hunter have issued a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who supported them.Read

Concerns over phone boxes in Kilmarnock, Hurlford and Galston Jul 25 2008

THE campaign to save Kilmarnock’s phone boxes is continuing this week.Read

Kilmarnock Fitness Centre holds sponsored run Jul 25 2008

A SPONSORED run in memory of a member of Kilmarnock Fitness Centre raised a whopping £5456.Read

Motorway mystery on M77 Jul 25 2008

MYSTERY surrounds what’s believed to be a failed suicide attempt on the M77 at the weekend.Read

Pupils take top awards at Kilmarnock Academy Jul 25 2008

FULL results list from Kilmarnock Academy, session 2007/08.Read

Kilmarnock luxury apartments approved by planners Jul 25 2008

PLANS to build 90 luxury apartments on the site of the old cattle auction market in Kilmarnock have been altered.Read

Kilmarnock shop robbed of cigarettes Jul 25 2008

MORE than £2000 worth of Mayfair and Richmond cigarettes were stolen from the Spar shop in Kilmarnock’s MacPhail Drive this week.Read

Kilmarnock shoplifter jailed Jul 25 2008

AN inept shoplifter found himself behind bars this week.Read

Kilmarnock learners given certificates Jul 25 2008

A PRESENTATION of certificates to learners has been held at New Farm Loch community centre.Read

Party time for Waterside community association Jul 25 2008

A PARTYLITE candle party fundraiser for Waterside community association will be held in the Hareshaw centre.Read

Woman jailed for carrying kitchen knife in Kilmarnock Jul 25 2008

A WOMAN who had a kitchen knife in a Kilmarnock street was jailed for six months last week.Read

Kilmarnock teen on probation after street attack Jul 25 2008

A TEENAGER who admitted a street attack was placed on probation at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.Read

Kilmarnock man admits assault on female Jul 25 2008

A MAN who admitted an assault and a breach of the peace has been jailed for six months.Read

The youth strategy base was recently opened

Youth strategy base opened in Kilmarnock Jul 25 2008

KILMARNOCK’S Altonhill area has a new youth strategy base.Read

East Ayrshire residents urged to stay healthy this summer Jul 25 2008

EAST Ayrshire residents are being urged to visit the NHS 24 website for tips and advice about staying safe and healthy this summer.Read

Teen stole from Crosshouse Hospital Jul 25 2008

A TEENAGER who stole a doctor’s bag from Crosshouse Hospital was last week placed on probation for 18 months.Read

Kilmarnock heroin man is jailed Jul 25 2008

A KILMARNOCK man caught with £230 worth of heroin at his home told police that it was all for his own use.Read

Man smashed window at Kilmarnock hostel Jul 25 2008

A MAN who smashed a window at a homeless hostel is to pay for the cost of the damage.Read

East Ayrshire kids create new artwork for schools Jul 25 2008

CHILDREN from four East Ayrshire primaries had the opportunity to work with an internationally recognised artist to create new artwork for their schools.Read

Narnia fun day winners from Dick Institute Jul 25 2008

NARNIA came to life last week at Kilmarnock’s Dick Institute when more than 1000 fans of the much-loved books and movies turned out to enjoy East Ayrshire Libraries Fun Day.Read

Kilmarnock pupils film views of Scotland Jul 25 2008

KILMARNOCK kids are playing their part in a new film about Scotland.Read

Old Rowallan Castle open days ‘a farce’ Jul 25 2008

FRUSTRATED visitors to Old Rowallan Castle are branding a series of ‘open’ days at the historic building ‘farcical.’Read

East Ayrshire saver wins Paris trip Jul 25 2008

A LUCKY council worker has won a trip to Paris, after successfully winning a competition run by Scotwest Credit Union.Read

Kilmarnock woman to star in fashion show Jul 25 2008

STUNNING Heather Clark is a real super model.Read

NHS Ayrshire and Arran marks nurses day Jul 25 2008

TO mark International Nurses’ Day NHS Ayrshire and Arran held a conference to celebrate nursing – past, present and future.Read

East Ayrshire housing budget is slashed Jul 25 2008

THE Scottish Government subsidy for affordable housing in East Ayrshire has been slashed by almost 40 per cent.Read

Activities for all the family at the Kay Park play day Jul 25 2008

A HUGE day of family fun is being planned at Kilmarnock’s Kay Park on Wednesday, August 6.Read

East Ayrshire people drop in to health event Jul 25 2008

ALMOST 100 people took advantage of a drop in event to highlight services and support for people with long-term health conditions.Read

Have your say on Ayrshire and Arran alcohol issues Jul 25 2008

AYRSHIRE and Arran Alcohol and Drug Action Team (ADAT) and NHS Ayrshire and Arran are holding public consultations.Read

Pensioners in East Ayrshire are losing out

East Ayrshire pensioners lose out on £2million Jul 25 2008

HUNDREDS of pensioners incorrectly charged £1.9million after a council blunder won't be refunded.Read

Fatal Accident Inquiry to be held into Kilmarnock prisoner's death Jul 25 2008

A FATAL accident inquiry will be held after a prisoner died at Kilmarnock Prison last month.Read

Kilmarnock's Mr Spoons meets Simon Cowell Jul 25 2008

PLUCKY pensioner Peter Lee came face to face with Simon Cowell as he auditioned for the X Factor.Read

Man attacked in Kilmarnock street Jul 25 2008

POLICE are looking for witnesses after an alleged daylight attack on a man in Kilmarnock.Read

Boy, 15, locked up over offences in Kilmarnock Jul 25 2008

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was this week sentenced to 18 months’ detention after admitting charges of serious assault and indecent exposure.Read

Fight is underway to save Bonnyton post office Jul 25 2008

THE news that Bonnyton post office is marked for closure has provoked widespread anger across the political spectrum.Read

Take the River Ayr walk for charity Jul 25 2008

SPACES are still available for walkers and runners to participate in the River Ayr Way Challenge to help raise funds for Cancer Research UK.Read

Central Ayrshire Youth Association meeting takes place Jul 25 2008

A GENERAL meeting of the Central Ayrshire Youth Association will take place next Monday, July 28, at 7.30pm in Kilwinning’s Claremont Hotel.Read

Dundonald Inn given another chance Jul 25 2008

A VILLAGE pub aims to be a good neighbour again after years of noise problems.Read

Three Kilmarnock prisoners jailed after riot Jul 25 2008

THREE men were given lengthy jail sentences last week following a major disturbance at Kilmarnock Prison.Read

Kilmarnock teen on trip to South America Jul 25 2008

TEENAGER Katie Barclay braved the high seas for a children’s television show.Read

Kilmaurs young farmers charity raft race is a success Jul 25 2008

A GREAT day was had by Kilmaurs Young Farmers at their charity raft race on Saturday, July 12.Read

Kilmarnock woman cycles for kids charity Jul 25 2008

KILMARNOCK resident Kristy Shepherd joined more than 60 enthusiastic cyclists at Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park to take part in the NSPCC’s Big Bike Ride.Read