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: 10 Jul 2009 12:00

  Shadow of the Noose - A Higher Power

  Part two of Douglas Skelton's look at the Thomas Bone Jnr murder case of 1908

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  Last updated: 9 Jul 2009 12:00

  Shadow of the Noose

  Thomas Bone Jnr felt compelled to murder his young wife in 1908. In the first of a two-part feature, Douglas Skelton examines the case.

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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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• Youngsters Hear of Horrors
• 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: 13th March, 2010 10:00am

  Cumnock Carnival Update

  

  CUMNOCK Carnival Partners are delighted to reinstate the Cumnock Carnival in a weekend extravaganza on June 18 and 19.

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  Published: 11 Mar 2010 16:11

  Blair starts regime as town centre cop

  CUMNOCK'S first ever designated town centre cop has this week taken up his new reigns.

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  Published: 11 Mar 2010 12:05

  Extra Community Council Meeting

  An extra meeting of Cumnock Community Council has been arranged for next Monday March 15 in Town Hall (Chambers) at 7pm.

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  Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 15:44

  My Sons Deserve The Truth

  A mum claims her sons have been denied the truth over their father's death.

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  Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 15:42

  Are You In The Chronicle This Week?

  Every week the Chronicle runs a number of photo specials. Are you in the picture?

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  Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 14:59

  Roadworks "Won't Bring Delays"

  Major roadworks in New Cumnock and Mauchline won't cause huge delays to commuters insists Amey's Roads Manager.

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  Published: 10 Mar 2010 14:37

  New Mine Could Re-divert Nith

  A proposed surface mine near New Cumnock could see the River Nith re-diverted at two parts.