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Ayr Advertiser - Scotland's oldest weekly newspaper - first for news, sport, events, weather, travel and more across South Ayrshire.
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- Sport 109
- Human Interest 49
- Sensitive Subjects 49
- Entertainment 43
- Arts & Entertainment 39
- News 39
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- trainer russell
- ayrshire schools
- rugby tournament
- electricity network operator
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- 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
7+ hour, 1+ 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…...
Ayrshire travel expert named Cruise Consultant of the Year
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (191+ words) AN Ayrshire travel expert is celebrating after winning a top honour at awards recognising Scotland's travel industry. John Ferguson, cruise director at Thorne Travel, was named Cruise Consultant of the Year 2026 at the SPAA Sparkle Awards. His victory comes after…...
NHS Ayrshire & Arran honours 162 staff for more than 40 years of service
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (278+ words) NHS STAFF were honoured at a special celebration for more than 40 years of service. The event, held at University Hospital Crosshouse, recognised the dedication of long-serving NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff who have supported patients and communities for over four decades....
Crochet-a-thon lasting 12 hours in Ayr raises £650 for charity cause
3+ day, 11+ 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
3+ day, 16+ 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
5+ day, 14+ 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…...
University of St Andrews students take part in traditional pier walk
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (118+ words) Hundreds of students at the University of St Andrews have taken part in the traditional walk to the end of the pier ahead of the start of the new academic year. Wearing their distinctive red gowns, the students strolled to…...
The best pictures from Saturday's action at the International Ayr Show
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (191+ words) THE International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight came to a conclusion on the town's Low Green on Saturday to thrill the hundreds of thousands who turned out to witness a second day of fantastic displays. Crowd favourites the RAF Red…...
Ayr Sea Cadets given Freedom of South Ayrshire in 85th anniversary year
1+ week, 1+ 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…...
Ayr dance school to perform on one of Scotland's biggest stages for anniversary
1+ week, 3+ day ago (227+ words) AN AYR dance school is set to perform on one of Scotland's biggest stages to mark its 10-year anniversary. Youngsters from LJM Dance, based at North Harbour Street, will take to the stage at the SEC Armadillo next year. Prestwick…...