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EAC's Eddie Fraser has thanked East Ayrshire's army of volunteers

'Thank you for your incredible efforts': Tribute paid to East Ayrshire's volunteers

Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and the Doon Valley

MSP Elena Whitham: 'It's a privilege to serve the people of this area'

The branch is set to close next year.

Closure of Cumnock's last bank branch announced - a day after 'hub' plan unveiled

Ayr Sheriff Court, where John Duff appeared last week

Sheriff court Vulnerable Drongan man cleared of stalking as court hears he was 'preyed upon'

Captain Kyle McAusland lifts the Scottish Junior Cup

McGinty hails his 'legends' after last-gasp goal brings Junior Cup back to Cumnock

Jerry returned home on May 29 after walking 200 miles in 10 days

Grandad's 'fabulous' 200-mile walk in 10 days to help brave Ava's cancer fight

East Ayrshire's provost, Jim Todd, and depute provost Claire Leitch were among the councillors in the area who didn't claim a penny in expenses during the 2022-23 financial year

COUNCILLORS' EXPENSES Revealed: The salaries and expenses paid out to East Ayrshire councillors last year

The penthouse at Fairfield Park is on the market for offers over £395,000

Join us on a tour round this fantastic Ayr penthouse with incredible sea views

Neil Slooves (left) and Connor Boyd (right) have both left Irvine Meadow for Auchinleck Talbot.

Talbot sign duo from Ayrshire rivals as they look to replace departing stars

Loch Park, home of Glenafton Athletic

Glenafton Athletic get cash for pitch work as councillors go against official advice

Ayrshire is currently at 'early warning' level but as the dry weather continues that could get worse at locations such as Loch Doon

Ayrshire water scarcity alert: Early warning as bosses 'can't rule out restrictions'

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EAC leader, Douglas Reid, aims to continue improvement of Bellfield Interchange

'We'll keep pushing': leader's vow over improvements to busy Ayrshire interchange

The Auchinleck Talbot squad which won the West of Scotland League Cup in April is starting to break up, with Keir Samson set to leave after keeper Andy Leishman signed for Darvel

AUCHINLECK TALBOT Talbot boss confirms club is set to lose another star this summer

The footage was found on Senani's mobile phone after he jumped from a window in a bid to escape from police

Albanian caught with child abuse pics after Cumnock drugs bust is facing deportation

A UK heatwave threshold is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days over a certain temperature - will we get one next week?

Met Office forecast amid reports of 'heatwave' hitting the UK next week

Check to see the alteration of the law to avoid a criminal offence.

Revealed: The prescribed medication that can get you banned from driving

The DVLA's eyesight changes will require those with specific visual impairments to report their conditions to the driving authority.

The eye test you need to pass to drive safely ahead of DVLA's eyesight changes

Motorway speed limits would be reduced by 6mph across the country under the proposals, while driving in cities on Sunday could be banned

Lower motorway speed limits and Sunday driving ban suggested to tackle oil reliance

What are the discounted food products you miss the most?

See the discontinued snacks the UK nation misses the most

The High Court in Glasgow, where Scott Faulkner was jailed on May 31

HIGH COURT Rapist who preyed on teen boys across Ayrshire jailed for shocking attacks

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The Barony Campus opening in October 2020

Exam results 'show approach to pandemic assessments was robust', says council

A shared 'banking hub' is set to open in Cumnock next year

'A new way of banking' on the way for Cumnock - here's how it works

Three teams from NHS Ayrshire and Arran have been shortlisted in the Scottish Pharmacist Awards 2023

Three Ayrshire and Arran NHS teams nominated for Scottish Pharmacist Awards

The South Kyle wind farm is expected to become fully operational later this summer

Details revealed of family fun day to mark completion of new Ayrshire wind farm

Glaisnock Street is open again

Councillor's concern for drivers now that Glaisnock Street has reopened

Ayrshire College has been officially approved as an 'emergency first aid at work' training centre

College's first aid training for Ayrshire businesses wins official stamp of approval

Cumnock will be looking for their first competition win since 1989

Cumnock Juniors in Scottish Cup final - how to watch on TV

More than 7,000 people are on the waiting list for a council house in East Ayrshire, according to government figures (Image: Maria Ziegler/Unsplash)

HOUSING 'Scandalous' figures reveal true scale of East Ayrshire's housing waiting list

Cumnock boss Brian McGinty (inset) says his players are fired up to win the Scottish Junior Cup for the town after beating fierce rivals Auchinleck Talbot on their way to the final

'We know how much it means to Cumnock': Boss looks ahead to Junior Cup final

Bobby McCulloch after the 1989 final.

McCulloch hopes McAusland can join him in list of Cumnock Juniors legends

Glaisnock Street has now fully re-opened

TIMELINE: A year-and-a-half later and Glaisnock Street fully reopens

Glaisnock Street looks set to reopen

Glaisnock Street set to reopen today - have you been affected?

The Cancun Cumnock Juniors Supporters Club

Cup final fever goes international for Cumnock's Cancun fans

Deakin was found guilty of seven different charges relating to rape and sexual assault at the High Court in Lanark.

New Cumnock man guilty of raping woman and sexually assaulting girl of 15

The new hub South West partners

Ayrshire building firm named partner for public sector hub

Hub South West's new construction partners

Ayrshire building firm named partner for public sector hub

Auchinleck Nursery youngsters smile for the camera in 2003

Chronicle Files: Flashback to the headlines and pictures from June 2003

A popular Cumnock café is giving punters the chance to win some free grub to celebrate the Scottish Junior Cup final match

Café offering giveaway to celebrate Cumnock's cup final exploits

Cumnock rugby stars have been crowned Ayrshire Schools Summer league champions after a tough competition

'Untouchable' Cumnock rugby stars crowned Ayrshire league champions

Android users are being told to delete iRecorder.

Millions of Android users told to delete app that could be spying on you

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 cash boost from next month

HMRC is warning Tax Credit customers of new scams targeting them ahead of the tax credits renewal deadline

HMRC issue urgent Tax Credit warning to customers across the UK

The Prince’s Foundation’s Food For The Future and Future 30 programmes

Mauchline graduate part of Prince's Foundation's coronation trip

Glenafton Athletic are seeking grant funding to help maintain the playing surface at Loch Park

Glens' bid for cash to look after Loch Park pitch 'should be refused', report reveals

Chris at Downing Street.

Kirkconnel and Kelloholm charity champion receives Number 10 recognition

Ayrshire has been enjoying beautiful summer weather. Photo by Colin McMillan

Warm weather to continue throughout Ayrshire into next week

Ayrshire charity No one Dies Alone has been shortlisted to receive a share of £25,000 thanks to Scotmid's Community Connect award scheme

No One Dies Alone: Ayrshire charity up for share of £25k

Andy Leishman has left Auchinleck Talbot after 13 years at the club.

'What a servant': Fans' tributes as Talbot legend leaves for Premier Division rivals

Cumnock Juniors are set to take on Rutherglen Glencairn FC this Friday night

Decorations of support in Cumnock shop windows ahead of Junior Cup Final

The Rock Choir raised a fantastic amount for Beatson Cancer Charity

Rock on: Ayrshire choir raises £2k for Beatson charity

Rome Developments Ltd is hoping to secure permission for 15 houses off Peesweep Brae in Lugar

Roads concern over latest phase of planned housing development near Cumnock

Funds are being sought to support plans for a picnic site, building refurbishments, a hydro scheme on the River Ayr and other local projects

£300k set to be dished out to local groups this week - here's who has applied and why

It costs a different amount to renew a passport online or via a paper form

Here's how much it costs to renew a UK passport (plus how to apply for it)

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