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Two Kilmarnock bands reach talent contest final

KILMARNOCK’S music scene scored a tremendous double when two local bands made it through to the regional finals of Live and Unsigned.Read

Taskforce plans Kilmarnock's future after Johnnie Walker closure

THE taskforce formed to investigate the way ahead for Kilmarnock in the wake of the impending Johnnie Walker job losses hopes to meet with Diageo bosses in the near future.Read

Kilmarnock bus service axed

THE only dedicated bus service to the Southcraig estate in Kilmarnock has been axed – just 18 months after Stagecoach took over the route.Read

Retrofest will not be back at Loudoun Castle this year

EUROPE’S biggest 80s revival festival will not be taking place in the Irvine Valley this year.Read

Kilmarnock police praise public for action on drug dealers

DRUG dealers are cracking under police pressure – and tip-offs from members of the public.Read

Kilmarnock soldier passes out

A KILMARNOCK soldier has received the royal seal of approval after excelling during intensive military training.Read

East Ayrshire Council cabinet discusses controversial budget cuts

EAST Ayrshire Council has had second thoughts on spending cutbacks after an unprecedented reponse from members of the public to their latest budget proposals.Read

Stewarton rail crash report reveals 'catalogue of complaints'

A CATASTROPHIC failure of its main girders brought Bridge 88 crashing on to the main Kilmarnock to Stewarton road last January, leaving a trail of destruction in the wake of the derailed freight train.Read

Evil murderer’s disturbing links to Kilmarnock

EVIL killer Thomas Smith was trying to work his way into the heart of the Kilmarnock community in the months before he murdered an innocent mother and daughter.Read

Kilmarnock shop selling legal highs opens

KILMARNOCK’S first-ever head shop opened for business at the weekend – to a blast of criticism.Read

East Ayrshire licensing chiefs reluctantly approve new pub

LICENSING chiefs have reluctantly given the go-ahead for a new pub in Kilmarnock’s John Finnie Street.Read

Alex Salmond expresses his concern over Stewarton rail crash

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond this week expressed his concern at the findings of the report.Read

Kilmarnock man flew into a rage over ex-partner's move

A MAN who flew into a rage when he learned his ex-partner and child were moving to Aberdeen was fined £100 at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court this week.Read

Kilmarnock College forced to turn away students

KILMARNOCK College was forced to turn away 602 course applications last year – a huge increase of almost 500 per cent on the previous session.Read

Jobs boost for Kilmarnock as debt recovery firm expands

KILMARNOCK received a much-needed jobs boost this week with the news that a company expansion will create around 80 new posts.Read

Exclusive: Tiësto Q&A and discount ticket offer

Tiësto is a man of “firsts”. He was the first DJ to sell out dates at the Brixton Academy (two nights in a row), Alexandra Palace, the O2 Arena, and last summer he was the first DJ to headline and sell-out a truly wondrous show at Victoria Park, London to 25,000 fans.Read