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Ayr Jazz Club to host Algiers Stompers

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AYR Jazz Club has a swinging gig fixed up this month.

Land Engineering celebrates 30 years in Fenwick

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ONE of East Ayrshire’s largest employers has pledged to continue its investment in the area – as the company celebrates 30 years of trading.

Galston student to hike 120 miles for charity

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

STUDENT William Calder will soon know all about the road and the miles FROM Dundee.

Civic society presents etching to East Ayrshire Council

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

KILMARNOCK’S Dean Castle will soon have an addition to its impressive collection of exhibits.

Shortlees CD appeal brings back memories of the Blue Bows

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AN appeal to find members of a children’s concert party from the 1960s has met with great success.

Dundonald Elvis impersonator follows in idol's footsteps

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DUNDONALD singer Jesse Garron is literally walking in the footsteps of his hero by stepping out of a replica plane.

Standard’s most romantic couple enjoy Valentine’s feast

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MANY people claim to have met their Prince Charming.

Hospice grand challenge raises £130,000 plus

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

OH, WHAT a night!

Davie is guest at Girvan

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock and Loudoun drama groups to compete in One Act Festival

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Darvel cyclist plans epic trip from Berlin to Kilmarnock

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ENGINEER Jim Gladwell is facing the challenge of a lifetime as he gears up to cycle from Berlin to Kilmarnock.

Kilmarnock soldier passes out

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

Kilmarnock’s prize-winning conjurers are just magic

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A GROUP of amateur conjurers are in wizard form after being named Scotland’s most successful magic group.

East Ayrshire Provost backs Combat Stress charity

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A MILLIONAIRE Scots Falklands veteran is to recreate the Paras’ famous ‘tab’ to Port Stanley to raise funds for an armed forces charity that East Ayrshire Provost Stephanie Young is currently backing through a series of initiatives.

Prince's Trust scheme benefits East Ayrshire pupils

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

OVER 80 per cent of East Ayrshire S4 pupils who took part in a Prince’s Trust scheme benefited from the experience, according to independent research.

Haggis from Galston feeeds Iraq troops

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A GALSTON haggis company is sending its famous product to Iraq so the troops can enjoy a traditional Burns Supper.

East Ayrshire Sports Council award winners revealed

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SPORTING stars of the future were among the proud recipients of prizes at the East Ayrshire Sports Council awards evening held at Kilmarnock’s St Joseph’s Academy.

Stewarton Drama Group work on next production after panto success

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AWARD-WINNING Stewarton Drama Group are currently rehearsing for their next exciting production following their panto success with Snow white.

Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre pantomime enjoys record year

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SLEEPING Beauty was no slouch when it came to clocking up impressive statistics.

East Ayrshire Council staff praised for their efforts during big freeze

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

EAST Ayrshire Council’s own local heroes were praised for their true grit during the recent spate of sub zero temperatures and horrendous underfoot conditions.