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Football fans brawl in Kilmarnock town centre

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:02:00 GMT

Mindless football yobs brought terror to town after Killmarnock’s last game of the season against St Mirren on Saturday.

Tenth anniversary of Galston murder

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A fresh appeal for new evidence has been issued on behalf of the two men convicted of the brutal killing of 91-year-old Galston woman Margaret Irvine.

Councillors' superschool transparency vow

Kilmarnock Standard — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT

All options open on Kilmarnock Academy and James Hamilton Academy merger

Kilmarnock superschool plans underway

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Detailed plans for the creation of a multi-million pound superschool in Kilmarnock have been unveiled.

Shopkeeper loses licence

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A Stewarton shopkeeper convicted of sexually assaulting a customer has lost his personal drinks licence.

I'll kept fighting for Janice

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A mother who was denied a cancer drug that could have extended her life has died.

Bizarre behaviour in Kilmarnock shop

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A woman’s drink and drugs binge after being released from jail led to bizarre behaviour in a Kilmarnock shop.

More cash for council housing

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

East Ayrshire Council is set to build an extra 37 council houses over the next few years following an additional £1 million boost from the Scottish Government.

Scouts anger over wasteland

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Scout leaders have urged the owners of a disused piece of land to come forward – before someone is seriously hurt.

Gaelic survey stirs up anger

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Responses received in a consultation process over a major council consultation on the Gaelic language plan have been branded “offensive”.

Driver almost three times limit

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A driver stopped by police after an anonymous call had an alcohol level more than 2½ times the legal limit.

Hundreds of council staff want out

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of council staff are thinking about leaving their jobs.

Tributes to loyal Kilmarnock fan, Jim

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The devoted Kilmarnock fan who died after taking ill while watching his team had only missed one match in 17 years.

Bedroom tax petition bid

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A petition against the bedroom tax is being spearheaded by MP Cathy Jamieson.

Bedroom Tax victm fear

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Kilmarnock man Jim Caddis could fall victim to the bedroom tax.

Delays with Dean Ford bridge

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The ongoing saga over a £1 million plan to build a new bridge over the ford in Kilmarnock’s Dean Park has been hit with more problems.

Consultation will be transparent

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The public consultation over the proposed new Kilmarnock superschool will be open and transparent, councillors have pledged.

Licence is suspended

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A Kilmarnock town centre off-sales has been stripped of its drinks licence for four weeks following police complaints.

Drunk walked in front of police car

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A drunk woman who walked in front of a police car was remanded in custody at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Sludge leaked into river

Kilmarnock Standard — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Scottish Water has been fined for allowed toxic sludge to pollute a river.