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PICTURE SPECIAL: Mauchline Nursery
This week's Chronicle has a picture special on Mauchline Nursery.
PICTURE SPECIAL: St Patrick's Primary Burns Event
Picture special on St Patrick's Burns Event in this week's paper.
New Cumnock man Rab Wilson says his five-year battle with his employer was a living hell.
A CUMNOCK couple who suffered the heartache of seeing their home robbed have this week slammed the justice system.
Terry ready for TV dance final
CUMNOCK dancer Terry Ryan and his group 'Fear of Unknown' compete in the final of hit TV programme 'Got to Dance'
School sports programme scoops top award
East Ayrshire Council's Active Schools team scored another sporting success as they picked up an award from former Olympic, Commonwealth, European and World champion triple jumper Jonathan Edwards for their work with youngsters.
Equalities Week winners are a work of art!
Pupils from schools across East Ayrshire have been busy creating artwork based around the theme of 'equality' and some of their work is now gracing the front of a programme which details the events coming up during East Ayrshire Equality Week.
Youth Parliament members love equally
East Ayrshire's Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) Molly Gladman and Amy Beveridge have been busy promoting the views of young people at a local and national level.
Tenants' conference at Lochside
Over 80 Irvine Housing Association tenants got together at Lochside House Hotel, New Cumnock on 23 February 2012 for the Association's Annual Tenants' Conference - 'Working Together'.
Take the leap this No Smoking Day
Smokers across Ayrshire and Arran are being urged to 'Take the leap' this No Smoking Day - March 14 - and quit the habit.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is encouraging staff and patients to take part in Climate Week and be energy smart. This will help reduce energy consumption, energy costs and ultimately reduce our carbon footprint.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Netherthird Nursery becomes Dragon's Den
This week's Chronicle has a picture special on Netherthird Nursery welcoming the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Dragon.
SHE might be 82 but age is no barrier to Margaret Gall - the proud winner of the 2012 Cumnock Citizen of the Year award.
MPs toss their way to victory in charity Pancake Day race
MPs were crowned the champions recently in a charity Pancake Day race which saw them batter a team of Lords and journalists into second place.
LOCALS joined politicians, health chiefs, cops and council bosses met to discuss Cumnock's continuing drug problems at a specially-arranged forum last week.
CUMNOCK will be bursting with local produce on February 24 when the popular Farmers' Market makes a welcome return to The Square.
NETHERTHIRD man Jamie Campbell is set to transform his community after landing the £50,000 top award in the Coalfields Regeneration Trust's Community Challenge.
TWO Muirkirk Primary school pupils play starring roles in a BBC programme about the Scots language.
Chronicle Oracle back this week
The Chronicle's own seer Maureen McKissock is back this week to answer your questions.
School sports programme scoops top award
East Ayrshire Council's Active Schools team scored another sporting success as they picked up an award from former Olympic, Commonwealth, European and World champion triple jumper Jonathan Edwards for their work with youngsters.
A DRONGAN girl stricken with a rare condition has been given a new lease of life - and her grateful mum wants to thank the charity responsible.
Textile companies seek new blood with recruitment drive
Four local companies, Lochaven International Ltd in Stewarton, Culzean Textiles, Robert Mackie of Scotland and Balmoral Knitwear are offering 12 places for people aged 16 -24.
Tax credit loss for 300 families in Ayr Carrick and Cumnock
Over 300 couples with children and in part-time work in Ayr Carrick and Cumnock constituency could lose around £4,000 a year, or £75 per week, from this April following a Government change to tax credit rules.
MSP Adam Ingram has welcomed the announcement of a further £2.5 million for interest free loans for small businesses from the SNP Government.
Following the great success of last year's race, the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile is heading back to Dean Castle Country Park on Sunday 25 March.
GLENAFTON Athletic have been left with a £5000 repair bill after thieves broke into Loch Park for the third time in 12 months.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Auchinleck Nursery
This week's Chronicle carries a picture special on Auchinleck Nursery.
'Dangerous' roundabout to stay
TRANSPORT bosses have reiterated their stance on a controversial roundabout in New Cumnock.
AN Open Meeting to outline the aims and objectives of Taste Ayrshire will be held in the Gailes Hotel, Irvine on Wednesday February 29 at 6.00 pm.
FIRE chiefs have slammed the yobs who put lives at risk by sparking a blaze at two Cumnock properties.
Mundell welcomes OFT Rural Initiative
David Mundell has welcomed the launch of a new 'Remote Communities Project' by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), which aims to look into the challenges facing people who live and work in rural places across the UK.
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a pet rabbit was found hopping around Kilmarnock train station on Tuesday (14 February).
OUT OF THE PAST: Mauchline mystery
Brian Bogle has submitted vintage pictures of Mauchline and invited Chronicle readers to help him solve a mystery.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Mauchline Primary Burns Competition
Mauchline Primary recently held a Burns Competition and this week's Chronicle carries pictures and the prize list.
PICTURE SPECIAL: St John's Primary Burns Celebrations
St John's Primary recently held a Burns Celebration and this week's Chronicle carries pictures.
PICTURE SPECIAL: yipworld careers night
yipworld recently held a hugely successful careers night - and Chronicle photographer Gary McLaughlin was there.
Parties at loggerheads over empty homes
A POLITICAL war of words has broken out over East Ayrshire's vacant housing stock.
East Ayrshire Youth Theatre has been working round the clock to prepare two fantastic new shows this year. They have just presented Beauty and the Beast to an appreciative audience at the Palace Theatre and are putting the final touches to a special adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe written for the youth theatre.
Urgent appeal for pet foster carers in Ayrshire
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) provides support for pet owners who are in an emergency, such as having to go into hospital, and are unable to make arrangements for their pets to be cared for
Bolton wanderers' warm welcome to Ayrshire
Twenty-five young musicians and five teachers travelled all the way from England for a taste of Scottish culture and hospitality - to Ayrshire.
Two female family members from East Ayrshire are believed to be the first ever mother and daughter to both gain a qualification in a profession dominated by male engineers.
Indian dancers a stunning class act
Talented youngsters wowed the audience with a dazzling display of dance with a difference in Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre last week.
Charity seeks volunteers and funding for Thailand project
Animal welfare charity OneKind, formerly Advocates for Animals, is looking for volunteers from East Ayrshire for an amazing new international charity challenge to help end animal cruelty.
Last chance to nominate your education stars
People in East Ayrshire are being urged to enter their local schools, nurseries or individuals into the Scottish Education Awards 2012 so that their exceptional achievements can be recognised.
THE saga over East Ayrshire Council's handling of disqualified councillor Drew Filson continued this week.
Farmers' market returns this month
CUMNOCK will be bursting with local produce on February 24 when the popular Farmers' Market makes a welcome return to The Square.
A FAMILY in Cumnock have gone quackers over the latest member of the family ... Donald the duck.
Rebecca crowned Cumnock Young Citizen of the Year
REBECCA Findlay said she was hugely honoured after picking up the Cumnock Young Citizen of the Year award last week.
Farmers Open Day, Muck and Slurry. 10.30 am - 14.45 pm, Monday 27th February, 2012. West Scoutts Farm, Tarbolton, Ayrshire. KA5 5NQ.
A man who died after a road crash on the B743 Ayr to Annbank Road at St Quivox on Saturday has been named.
Working together in Ayrshire and Arran
A new partnership is aiming to improve services for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. The Ayrshire Equality Partnership (AEP),
Fight flu - better for baby, better for you
Women in Ayrshire and Arran are being urged to take up the offer of a free flu vaccination to protect themselves and also their baby from the possible serious effects of flu.
Young people urged to give Parliament law advice
Cathy Jamieson MP is encouraging young people in Kilmarnock and Loudoun to engage with the democratic process by entering Lights, Camera, Parliament!, a free film competition run by the UK Parliament's Education Service.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran Chief Executive Doctor Wai-yin Hatton was invited by Provost Stephanie Young to Council Headquarters recently where she presented Doctor Hatton with a silver platter
Energy Agency wins another national award
The Energy Agency, based at Auchincruive, has won another award for its work helping households reduce their energy use and save money on their fuel bills.
SNP 'pleased with outcome of vote'
Following Labour's failed attempt to bring down SNP's Administration, East Ayrshire SNP councillors said they would proudly stand by their record, and let the electors of East Ayrshire pass their verdict at the forthcoming local election's in May.
MP backs animal testing petition
Cathy Jamieson MP is calling on constituents in Kilmarnock and Loudoun to sign a petition to end animal testing for cosmetics sold in the EU.
SNP avoid defeat but Filson debate rages on
THE SNP avoided an embarrassing defeat in the Council Chambers today.
After their great success at last year's Cumnock Music Festival, CREATEare bringing The Ivy League back to Cumnock Town Hall this Saturday February 11.
BURNS SUPPER PICTURES IN THIS WEEK'S CHRONICLE
This week we carry a number of pictures from Burns Suppers around our area.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Out of the Past in Auchinleck
This week's Out of the Past features vintage shots from Auchinleck.
PICTURE SPECIAL THIS WEEK: Greenmill Dress Down Day
Greenmill Primary pupils enjoyed a non-uniform day for charity recently - and their pictures are in this week's Chronicle.
PHOTO GALLERY: Mauchline Young Farmers show
This week's Chronicle carries two pages of John Murdoch's pictures from this spectacular show at the Palace Theatre - but there are more in this special on-line gallery.
Pensioner fury at EAC over his chimney woes
A PENSIONER has blasted East Ayrshire Council after claiming his home has been wrecked due to their failure to fix his damaged chimney.
Man, 88, robbed by 'despicable' bogus caller
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 88-year-old man was duped out of a three-figure sum by a crook posing as a Scottish Water engineer.
Toddlers get a healthy head start
East Ayrshire toddlers will get a healthy head start to the New Year thanks to the next healthy lifestyle programme that opens its doors in April 2012.
Wind energy group claims widespread public support
RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal industry, has welcomed the Prime Minister's public vote of confidence in wind energy,
A bit of Uganda came to East Ayrshire Council's London Road HQ recently when a group of intrepid travellers from St Kentigern's Church were welcomed by Provost Stephanie Young.
The A76 has been shut both ways between Cumnock and New Cumnock due to a traffic accident.
8,300 households in Dumfries and Galloway entitled to help with their fuel bills.
When you're ill, know who to turn to
NHS Ayrshire & Arran has been working with a group of people with learning disabilities to design a new poster that will help explain who to turn to when they are ill.
Representatives from organisations and businesses from all over Ayrshire came together at a special event which recognised their work in helping to make their employees healthier.
Animal shelter appeals for blankets
The Scottish SPCA is asking animal lovers to donate blankets to its Ayrshire and South West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.
Police appeal to trace relatives of Catrine man
Strathclyde Police is seeking the assistance of the public in trying to locate the relatives of a man who died in Catrine on Friday 27 January 2012
A chance for youngsters to be Chancellor
Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Cathy Jamieson is calling on young people in her constituency to take up the Chance to be Chancellor and submit their ideas for the 2012 Youth Budget.
Is this Cumnock Public School?
This mystery picture ran in the Chronicle two weeks ago - and reader Bobby Grierson thinks he might have the answer.
The Chronicle ran this archive shot two weeks ago of Bankend Mill Staff at a night out.
Win a meal at plush Enterkine House
This week's Chronicle gives you the chance to win a superb meal at Enterkine House near Annbank.
IN THIS WEEK'S CHRONICLE: Picture special on Lugar Primary Burns supper
This week's Chronicle features some rgeat shots of the kids having fun at Lugar Primary.
A BAND of criminals are roving rural areas on the look-out for easy pickings.
Work begins on Littlemill refurb
PARENTS, teachers and pupils ignored the wintry weather to help start work on the refurbishment of Littlemill Primary and Nursery Class.
IN THIS WEEK's CHRONICLE: Picture special on Catrine Nursery
This week's Chronicle features some great pictures of the kids at Catrine Nursery having a fun time.
OUT OF THE PAST: This week - Dalmellington
This week's Chronicle carries a some great vintage shots of Dalmellington
Dark Sky project will rocket area on to world stage
Estate boss hails Dark Sky project as work gets underway
New Fund to Help Special Athletes
A new fund to support local Special Olympians has been established by East Ayrshire Council which will give our local talented athletes the recognition they deserve.
Locals hit back at Cumnock slur
A magazine article criticising Dumfries House and Cumnock has sparked fury.
A DOG-LOVING teacher has taken her passion for pooches to a whole new level after setting up a rescue centre just outside Cumnock.
