Local History

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  Last updated: 19 Aug 2009 14:14 (2)

  The Cumnock man who fought Franco - full story

  TV documentary recalls the Cumnock man who befriended Orwell and Hemingway during the Spanish civil War

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  Published: 12 Jul 2009 14:26

  The Policeman-Poet of Ayrshire

  Dalmellington born author uncovers hidden poetic gems

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  Last updated: 5 May 2009 09:12

  When Cotton Was King

  Catrine's proud industrial heritage

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  Last updated: 1 May 2009 15:58

  The Tragedy of Knockshinnoch

  Black Avalanche - Arthur and Mary Sellwood (Amberley Publishing)

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  Last updated: 18 Dec 2008 10:45

  A WARTIME ROMANCE

  This Sunday is Remembrance Day and to mark the occasion the Chronicle tells the touching love story of Ochiltree couple James and Celia Kirkpatrick, who recently received their...

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  Last updated: 23 Oct 2008 13:00

  In memory of the lost

  A series of features first run in the Chronicle in September 2000 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Knockshinnoch disaster

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  Last updated: 23 Oct 2008 12:39

  Youngsters Hear of Horrors

  Part of the 50th anniversary feature on the Knockshinnoch disaster in the Chronicle in September 2000

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• The man who gave more than first aid
• Art Students Design Lasting Memorial
• Silent pithead spelled disaster
• THE DAY THE EARTH OPENED

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  Published: 2nd September, 2010 05:42pm

  Knochshinnoch On The 'The One Show'

  NEW CUMNOCK is set for primetime TV tonight on BBC hit programme 'The One Show'.

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  Published: 2 Sep 2010 09:42

  Who would believe it!

  IT'S not every day one of the world's biggest bands play a set on your doorstep.

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  Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:15

  Are You In The Chronicle This Week?

  Every week the Chronicle runs a number of photo specials.

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  Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:09

  Buckfast Thrown At Roadcrews

  ROADCREWS working through the night to re-open Mauchline Cross were left frightened by bottle throwing yobs

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  Published: 1 Sep 2010 14:55

  Talent School Letter Made Chloe Scream

  AN AMBITIOUS young dancer "screamed the house down" when she received her acceptance letter to a prestigious talent school.

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  Published: 27 Aug 2010 14:55

  Ian McRorie's Highland Games Pics

  Take a look at Ian McRorie's excellent Highland Games snaps on the Chronicle's Photo Gallery

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  Published: 26 Aug 2010 15:13

  Union Man Is Candidate

  RICHARD Leonard has been selected to fight the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley seat in the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2011.