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GLENAFTON boss Darren Henderson says he'll happily sacrifice cup success if it means securing promotion this season.
Police issue garden theft advice
POLICE are warning householders across Cumnock and Doon Valley to be vigilant after a recent rise in thefts from gardens.
STEVIE FARRELL insists his Cumnock Juniors troops will enter tonight's (Wednesday) derby clash at Beechwood Park with no fear.
Sloan: Being favourites not a problem
TOMMY SLOAN reckons Saturday's dramatic Junior Cup semi-final triumph proves his Auchinleck Talbot troops are revelling in their role of favourites this campaign.
MAUCHLINE teen Dale Shirkie admits being offered a full-time contract at SPL side Motherwell is a dream come true.
Sloan: We'll continue to press
TALBOT boss Tommy Sloan insists losing a late equaliser at Bonnyrigg Rose will not alter his side's approach to Saturday's Junior Cup semi-final second leg.
STEVIE FARRELL admits he'll have to put his Cumnock players through a "mini pre-season" as they wait for their vital remaining league game at Auchinleck Talbot.
Two more turbine farms in the wind
THE latest in a long line of wind farm developers keen on a move to East Ayrshire has signalled their intention to lodge plans for not one but two sites in the area.
SHATTERED Craigmark Burntonians president Derek Carruthers has issued a desperate plea for assistance in running the club.
TOMMY SLOAN admits Auchinleck Talbot's league prospects are likely to fall victim to their cup success this season.
CUMNOCK show-stopper Lionheart is bringing Pro Wrestling Elite back to Ayrshire this month.
A DECISION to build a care home in a Cumnock industrial estate has this week been dubbed a slap in the face for local democracy.
Mauchline trio to fly the flag
THREE Mauchline badminton players will get an early taste of London 2012 when they represent Scotland at the inaugural Sainsbury's 2012 School Games.
Council pledge £125k to tackle lighting failures
STREET blackouts in parts of Cumnock could be a problem of the past.
CUMNOCK Juniors boss Stevie Farrell has hailed his players' never-say-die attitude after they sealed the club's first win of 2012.
MUIRKIRK Juniors boss Jason Lamont admits the club has reluctantly accepted the short-term pain of giving up their remaining home fixtures this season.
