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Ayr Advertiser - Scotland's oldest weekly newspaper - first for news, sport, events, weather, travel and more across South Ayrshire.
- 272articles · 30d
- 13+ hour agolatest article
- Aug 15, 2026earliest in window
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- 304avg words
- Sports 93
- Sports & Fitness 91
- Sport 88
- Human Interest 40
- Entertainment 38
- Sensitive Subjects 36
- Arts & Entertainment 35
- News 31
- sport
- editor 020 8971 4333 email matt
- ayr racecourse
- handicap chase
- trainer russell
- ayrshire schools
- rugby tournament
- electricity network operator
- rugby club
- support grassroots rugby
- budding rugby stars
- highlighting stem opportunities
- irvine royal academy
- reigning champions marr college attended
- championship launch event
- scotstoun stadium
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Widower raises £15,000 for cancer charity after wife's death
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (583+ words) THE grieving widower of a much-loved Troon teacher has raised over £15,000 for the hospital that treated his dying wife. Trawler skipper Donald Gibson cycled 56 miles in Sir Chris Hoy’s inaugural Tour de 4 to support the Beatson Cancer Research Unit in…...
Ms Great Britain Ayrshire celebrates spectacular Ayr Show with visit
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (228+ words) AYRSHIRE'S Ms Great Britain attended last weekend’s spectacular International Ayr Show, which attracted huge crowds from across the region and throughout Scotland. Michelle Howie spent the day meeting members of the Armed Forces, visiting the Red Arrows and chatting with…...
Crochet-a-thon lasting 12 hours in Ayr raises £650 for charity cause
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (400+ words) A 12-HOUR 'crochet-a-thon' in Ayr that brought the community together has raised a fantastic £650 for a great cause. Shirley Mitchell, Val Riddiough and Jackie Macdonald spent half a day crocheting flowers in the window at 72 Sandgate from 9am until 9pm on Sunday,…...
HPX event raises £13,000 for Harbour Ayrshire in memory of former trustee
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (96+ words) AN HPX event at Riverside Sports Arena has raised £13,000 for Harbour Ayrshire in memory of former trustee John Gilardi. The charity thanked Liam, Kirsty and the eeVo Training team for organising the event last weekend. Money raised will support Harbour…...
Funding secured to deliver first-ever South Ayrshire Book Festival
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (174+ words) FUNDING has been secured to deliver the first-ever South Ayrshire Book Festival. South Ayrshire Council has been granted a £26,715 share of the Public Library Improvement Fund (PLIF), which is administered by the Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC) on behalf of…...
Civic Society calls for conservation-led approach to future of Ayr site
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (349+ words) Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the Ayr area. KYLE and Carrick Civic Society is calling for a conservation-led approach to the future of Ayr's Burns Statue Square. Earlier this year, residents and visitors were consulted…...
Harbour Ayrshire shortlisted for gong at Scottish Recovery Awards
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (123+ words) A RECOVERY organisation has been named a finalist in a Scottish award scheme. Harbour Ayrshire has been shortlisted in the LERO Award category at the Scottish Recovery Awards. The organisation was nominated by members of the recovery community. Harbour Ayrshire…...
South Ayrshire woman who overcame addiction now helps others through service
1+ week, 1+ day ago (345+ words) A BUS pass was all Roberta McClung was looking for when she walked through the doors of WithYou. Instead, she found a path to recovery and a new purpose that would shape the rest of her life. Roberta, who spent…...
Ayr Sea Cadets given Freedom of South Ayrshire in 85th anniversary year
1+ week, 2+ day ago (292+ words) AYR Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have been awarded the Freedom of South Ayrshire. The honour was presented during a ceremony on Saturday, August 29 and is the highest civic distinction that South Ayrshire Council can give. It is the…...
Partners boost year-round education to tackle violence against women and girls
1+ week, 3+ day ago (230+ words) EFFORT to tackle violence against women and girls are being strengthened through year-round education and community action. Police Scotland officers recently attended a Violence Against Women Partnership event at Ayr Fire Station, hosted by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service…...