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Johnnie Walker task force offer little to local economy

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:23:00 GMT

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

East Ayrshire Council threatens to quit tourism agency

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:34:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock bands’ double success at music final

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

One of Kilmarnock's top pubs closes its doors

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock man throttled his partner

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

New Kilmarnock school to be named Willowbank

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Cocaine dealer escapes prison

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Father’s relief as William Beggs’ appeal fails

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Musical magic earns two businesswomen award nominations

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Polish partner was threatened

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock firm in Scottish Water contract row

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Health and safety rules revised

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Task force under fire as Diageo join recovery initiative in Kilmarnock

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Kilmarnock nursery set to re-open

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Trekkers tackle Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of Ayrshire Hospice

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:38:00 GMT

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.

A tiny part of Scotland in the Nepalese mountains

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A TINY school nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas will forever be a little bit Scottish.

Pupils put youth employment under the spotlight at Westminster

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MP Des Browne had a special visit this week from four young constituents.

Burns Monument Centre celebrates first birthday

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Burns Monument Centre in Kilmarnock’s Kay Park celebrates its first birthday on Tuesday.

Cathy Jamieson calls for a ‘living wage’

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

EXTRA pressure has been put on East Ayrshire Council to introduce a £7-an-hour ‘living wage’ for workers.

Offender narrowly escapes prison sentence

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A 30-YEAR-OLD man who admitted charges of reset and assault escaped a prison sentence this week.