Sandy Kilpatrick

Stories by Sandy Kilpatrick

Below are recent stories by Sandy Kilpatrick

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 13:36

  Cable Thieves Hit Power Line

  Thousands of pounds worth of copper cable has been stolen from a power line near Sorn in the latest high value theft to hit the area.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 13:35

  Drug Use: Up By 25% in 3 Years

  More than 270 drug users are being treated in Cumnock and Doon Valley for addiction to opiate based drugs including heroin, codeine and morphine.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 13:33

  The Truth Is Out There

  Secret Government files unveiled last week reveal Prestwick Airport has been visited by UFOs.

• Last updated: 10 Feb 2010 15:07

  A Life For A Life

  The close friend of murdered Cronberry mother and daughter, Diane and Holly Fallon, has told of her desperate search to find the pair on the day they were reported missing.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 14:58

  Seeking the Tooth

  Dental patients in Ayrshire and Arran are the second highest registered in Scotland.

• Last updated: 23 Dec 2009 12:46

  Singer's Festive Wish

  A teenage singing sensation admits she has only one wish this Christmas after reaching the final four of a national talent contest.

• Published: 9 Dec 2009 15:34

  Star Man Cam Burns a Trail In Space.

  A Cumnock Academy pupil is set to take the poetry of Robert Burns to new heights - as part of his fantastic trip to the International Space Station in Houston.

• Published: 18 Nov 2009 14:08

  Moira's Grit Expectations

  Doon Valley Councillor Moira Pirie has called for action to prevent last winter's ungritted roads chaos.

• Last updated: 18 Nov 2009 14:01

  Catrine Could Well Strike Oil

  A Catrine group's plans to run their village cars on bio-fuel could see them win £400k and have their journey documented on telly.

• Published: 18 Nov 2009 13:56

  Support For Abuse Group

  An under-threat voluntary organisation that supports childhood sexual abuse surviors will be helped in applications for funding by East Ayrshire Council.

• Published: 15 Oct 2009 11:10

  Brave Girl Saves Sister

  A brave Logan girl's selfless act to donate bone marrow saved her sister's life.

• Published: 15 Oct 2009 10:53

  Text Best Thing To Fight Crime

  Texters reporting crimes to a new vandalism service have also helped snare other criminals.

• Published: 15 Oct 2009 10:51

  Stats Reveal School Meals Uptake Figure As One In Five

  Only one fifth of kids in East Ayrshire qualify for school meals.

• Published: 7 Oct 2009 14:36

  Tragic Bridge Death Girl's Local Connections

  Tragic teen Georgie Rowe who leapt to her death from the Erskine Bridge has family connections in Cumnock and Doon Valley.

• Published: 7 Oct 2009 14:30

  Unrest Over Court Plan

  A motion to gather support against the closure of Cumnock District Court has been lodged by Cathy Jamieson.

• Published: 30 Sep 2009 16:45

  Battered In Own Home

  A Cumnock man suffered severe facial injuries after a vicious attack in his home.

• Last updated: 30 Sep 2009 16:44

  Seven Injured In Incidents Across Area

  Seven people were injured last week in incients throughout Cumnock and Doon Valley.

• Published: 30 Sep 2009 16:44

  Seven Injured In Assaults Across Area

  Seven people were injured last week in assaults throughout Cumnock and Doon Valley.

• Published: 30 Sep 2009 16:39

  Axe to Fall on District Court

  Cumnock District Court is to close despite overwhelming cross-party political support for its retention.

• Published: 30 Sep 2009 16:32

  Big Day Looms For Council Hopefuls

  A big turnout is expected for the important Doon Valley by-election this Thursday (October 1).

• Published: 30 Sep 2009 16:30

  Being Drunk Is No Excuse

  Seventy-five percent of racial attacks in East Ayrshire are committed by men aged 13-47 under the influence of alcohol.

• Published: 26 Sep 2009 16:20

  Baird Celebrates Cumnock Charter Today

  The citizens of Cumnock will take a step back in time on 26th September as The Baird Museum and Art Gallery, Cumnock hosts a celebratory event paying tribute to the five hundredth centenary year of the signing of the Royal Burgh Charter.

• Published: 23 Sep 2009 16:46

  Gun Fear On The Campaign Trail

  Council Leader Douglas Reid was caught in the middle of a armed police operation while out on the campaign trail.

• Published: 23 Sep 2009 16:45

  Are You In The Chronicle This Week?

  Every week the Chronicle Runs a number of picture captions. Are you in the picture?

• Published: 23 Sep 2009 16:44

  Night of Glam Toned Down

  The organisers of a glam ladies night sponsored by Ann Summers have had to tone down their event from the outset due to new council legislation.

• Published: 23 Sep 2009 16:43

  Ghosties Next Single Set For itunes

  Music lovers all over Europe will be able to listen to The Ghosties when their next single becomes available on itunes.

• Published: 23 Sep 2009 16:24

  Locals In Chase For Charity Award

  A voluntary first-aider has made the finals of the West FM and West Sound Community Awards.

• Published: 16 Sep 2009 14:36

  Hydro Plans: No Firm Proposals

  An energy company have debunked 'scare mongering comments' on their plans for hydro power at a Dalmellington beauty spot.

• Published: 9 Sep 2009 15:44

  Big Cat Spotted In Sorn

  A big cat was sighted prowling the fields in Sorn - but Cumnock's Top Cop insist there's no cause for alarm.

• Published: 9 Sep 2009 15:14

  Health Centre Deal To Get Go-Ahead

  Kirkconnel and Kelloholm's long awaited multi-million pound health facility is back on track after a five month delay.