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Kilmarnock architect designed Ayrshire Maternity Unit

ARCHITECT David Ross beamed with pride when his latest creation officially opened in his hometown last week. Read

Kilmarnock Yamaha Music School students raise money for CLIC Sargent

YOUNG musicians at Kilmarnock’s Yamaha Music School have taken the advice of acclaimed classical violinist and former young musician of the year, Nicola Benedetti, in practising more often in a bid to improve their musical skills. Read

Kilmarnock charity shop wants more volunteers

YOUNG people and students are being asked to volunteer in the Kilmarnock Barnardo’s charity shop ahead of the launch of ‘Believe in Children’ week. Read

Stewarton boy shares birthday with the Scottish Parliament

BIRTHDAY boy Alexander McDougall is set to celebrate his 10th birthday with the Queen – and 150 friends who all share a very special bond. Read

Kilmarnock boy gets free laptop after his is stolen

A LITTLE boy who wrote to a computer superstore asking for help after his laptop was pinched was delighted when they gave him a brand new one for free! Read

Stewarton man is top builder

STEWARTON man Willie Campbell is celebrating after being named a top employee by construction company Morgan Ashurst. Read

Ayrshire Cancer Support's ladies night is a success

AYRSHIRE Cancer Support held their annual ladies night and fashion show at the Princess Royal Exhibition Centre at Ayr Racecourse recently. Read

Kilmarnock cartoonist sees traffic stop near his house

VILLAGER Malky McCormick has been driven mad by speeding motorists. Read

Darvel park could get facelift from lottery cash

LOTTERY funding is being sought by East Ayrshire Council for a major facelift to Darvel’s Morton Park. Read

Kilmarnock collector gets plaques valued on Flog It

A KILMARNOCK collector is looking forward to her big moment on TV after she was chosen by the Flog It! team at Saturday’s valuation day. Read

EH1 DJ Heats come to a town near you

Colours and Scottish & Universal Newspapers have launched a search to discover the DJ of the future. Read

Dunop gala celebrates return after 10 year absence

DUNLOP celebrated the return of its gala after a 10 year absence recently. Read

Kilmarnock MSP backs new apprentice scheme

MSP Willie Coffey has called on employers to support the Scottish Government’s ‘adopt an apprentice’ scheme, aimed at helping apprentices made redundant because of the economic downturn. Read