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Huskies maul deer at Dundonald Castle

THIS was the horrific scene at a popular beauty spot last week after two deer were mauled to death by husky dogs.Read

Road safety worker damages cars in Kilmarnock street

A ROAD safety worker is facing a penalty after damaging 12 parked cars in a quiet Kilmarnock street.Read

Kilmaurs store targeted by a armed robber for second time in two months

A VILLAGE corner shop has been held up at gunpoint for the second time in two months.Read

Gutsy gals put on the glitz for a night to remember

TWO intrepid women who are climbing Africa’s highest peak this summer are planning a classy night to remember.Read

Standard’s most romantic couple enjoy Valentine’s feast

MANY people claim to have met their Prince Charming.Read

Bodyguard boost for out-of-work Kilmarnock dad

REDUNDANCY devastation has turned to jobsearch delight for Kilmarnock dad Alex Batchelor.Read

East Ayrshire Council’s cost-cutting budget is rubber-stamped

FREE school meals for all primary one pupils and Saturday opening at the Burns Monument Centre.Read

Cancer surviviors strutt their stuff on catwalk for charity

BREAST cancer survivors Katie McQueen and Margaret Corrie are real super models.Read

Shock as mum finds metal bolt in baby daughter’s food

A SHOCKED mum is demanding answers after she found a metal bolt in her daughter’s baby food.Read

Old buildings in Kilmarnock given facelift as CARS grants come through.

CASH from CARS is pushing forward plans to revamp some of Kilmarnock’s oldest buildings.Read

Cannabis grower is admonished

A WOMAN who grew her own cannabis to ease the pain of a brain tumour was admonished at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court this week.Read

Jail for cannabis grower

A MAN who had 36 cannabis plants in his loft was jailed for a year at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court this week.Read

Good news for Kilmarnock town centre as high street retailers move in.

TWO new store openings by major players in the retail market will bring almost 100 jobs to Kilmarnock town centre.Read

Prosecutor’s plea for trial in accused’s absence

THE TRIAL of an 87-year-old man accused of sexual offences against two home carers may be held in his absence.Read

New online radio show for Killie fans

KILLIE fans can now enjoy the latest club chat on the Standard website.Read

Business rates relief

THOUSANDS of Ayrshire businesses will benefit from rates relief this year.Read

Were you there when Elvis landed?

ELVIS fans are trying to find out more about the King’s stop-over at Prestwick 50 years ago.Read

Hospice grand challenge raises £130,000 plus

OH, WHAT a night!Read

Davie is guest at Girvan

SINGER songwriter Davie Anderson is guest at Girvan Folk club on Friday, February 19.Read

Kilmarnock and Loudoun drama groups to compete in One Act Festival

A FEAST of drama is available in Kilmarnock next week as a competition rolls into town.Read

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