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Plans for 33 lodges near New Cumnock

Plans progress for 33 new holiday lodges near New Cumnock
Plans are progressing for 33 new holiday lodges to be built near New Cumnock.

Feasibility study for Dark Sky Observatory rebuild to be funded by council

Feasibility study for Dark Sky Observatory rebuild to be funded by council

The operators of Visions Leisure Centre are hoping to reopen the swimming pool on Saturday, October 1

Cumnock leisure centre bosses say swim bookings 'will be honoured' after pool's closure

Police Scotland

Banned Cumnock driver caught speeding told the cops ‘no point in lying’

Townhead Park, Cumnock

Cumnock Juniors to be on the telly after cup draw excitement

New Cumnock Parish Church

Community invited to harvest thanksgiving service in New Cumnock this weekend

Caledonian bottlers, Cumnock

Consultation process underway to decide future of Cumnock business

Irene Irving (Image-Spectrum PR)

'I would've had a stroke or heart attack if it wasn't for optician's response'

Challenge: Blindfolded Netherthird youngsters find the Tiger Who Came To Tea

Queen Elizabeth II's cause of death has been revealed after the National Records of Scotland published Her Majesty's death certificate

The Queen's cause of death has been revealed

Drongan prisoner threw bins 'and sink' during mail riot in Bowhouse

Drongan prisoner threw bins 'and sink' during mail riot in Bowhouse

Visions pool will remain closed until further notice

Visions pool to remain closed due to boiler issues

Jim McMahon, left, after becoming an Ambassador of White Ribbon Scotland in 2019

Cumnock and New Cumnock to scrap traditional drop-in surgeries

Bridgend Garage, Auchinleck

Cumnock and Auchinleck garages driving down petrol prices

Andy Leishman's testimonial will take place this weekend against Kilmarnock (Image- Auchinleck Talbot)

Star-studded line up announced for Talbot legend's testimonial

MP Allan Doran is supporting Dementia research

MP takes on role as Dementia Research Champion for World Alzheimer's Month

Members of the children's panel in Ayrshire were awarded at a ceremony in Kilmarnock

Ayrshire children's panel members awarded at ceremony

Scott Riddex will be remembered at a special concert during the Cumnock Tryst this weekend

CUMNOCK TRYST Hugely popular Cumnock man to be remembered at memorial concert this weekend

ScotRail confirms weekend trains cancelled across Ayrshire as strikes continue

ScotRail confirms weekend trains cancelled across Ayrshire as strikes continue

Cumnock residents told to brace as heavy rain and strong winds set to hit East Ayrshire town (Canva)

Cumnock residents told to brace for strong wind and heavy rain

Five dishes are available for just 97p from YO! until Thursday, October 20 (Credit: YO!)

YO! offering range of sushi dishes for just 97p at its restaurants in October

RAD Hotel Group management at their new venue, the Brig o' Doon House Hotel in Alloway (Image- Paul Walker)

Cumnock-based hotel group owners say it's a 'privilege' to take over popular Ayr venue

Pegs Plaice, Kirkconnel

Kirkconnel takeaway to close its doors due to crippling costs

Stunning Islay dogs

Islay dog rescue to hold race night after successful September raffle

The scheme will help businesses to tackle climate change (Image- Charlie Gilmour)

Green scheme to help East Ayrshire businesses

A76 Howford Bridge

A76 Howford Bridge 'investigation' to continue until end of October

Lugar Bowling Club- Cameron Todd and Steven McPheators who defeated Derek Millen and Ronnie Kelly

Lugar Bowling Club sign off the season in style

Drongan United with G Murdoch Roofing

Drongan United's new training kit sponsored by local company

Experts warned the pound’s plunge towards parity with the dollar will send the cost of goods soaring even higher, potentially worsening the cost-of-living crisis

Pound falls to all-time low against US Dollar, experts warn of cost-of-living impact

Bield's Air fryer and slow cooker project

Bield residents benefit from energy efficiency rollout

How to see Jupiter's closest approach in 59 years in Ayrshire (Canva)

How to see Jupiter's closest approach to earth in 59 years in Ayrshire tonight

East Ayrshire Council to consider wiping school meals debts

EAC to consider write off of school meal debt

East Ayrshire Council headquarters

Council agrees to £3.1 initial spend to tackle cost of living crisis

David Doran (Health and Safety Manager, EAC), Councillor William Crawford, Laura Pagan (New Cumnock Development Trust), Steven Davidson with sponsor Ian Murray from Confida FM and Councillor Neal Ingram.

New Cumnock's new defib donated by Ayr company

Abandoned sick kitten covered in maggot eggs found in bin bag near Ayrshire railway line

Lisalanna support centre

Cumnock care boss delighted at positive watchdog feedback

Derek after finishing last year's marathon

Craigens marathon legend to race through TENTH London Marathon

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee tree project is extended until spring

Free bus travel for young folk

New campaign to encourage more young people onto buses

The High Court in Glasgow

Life sentence after man was attacked, abducted and held hostage for bank card

University Hospital Crosshouse

Patient waits 84 hours in A&E at Crosshouse hospital this year

The store on Forbes Avenue

Former Cumnock convenience store on the market for £60k

RMT members working for ScotRail will go on strike on October 10

RMT announces date of latest ScotRail strike - and rail firm says impact will be 'significant'

Delivering the new machine

New defibrillator machine up and running in Ochiltree

Police Scotland

Exclusive Drunk security guard called the police pigs

Childline is asking parents and carers to help children affected by grief or the loss of a loved one following the death of the Queen

Childline issues advice on coping with grief after Queen’s death

Southampton drug driver fuelled by cocaine has been jailed

Exclusive Cocaine ‘footsoldier’ jailed after getting ‘caught in the crossfire’

Jamie Glasgow in action for Talbot against Hearts

Darvel announce signing of former Auchinleck Talbot star

Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP Elena Whitham pictured at the Parliament event with MacMillan staff and people living with cancer being supported by the charity.

MSP calling on support for MacMillan coffee morning

Jamie Glasgow in action against Hearts

Talbot star asks to be sold after five years at the club

Glaisnock Street diversion in place until May 2023

Glaisnock Street closure extended well into 2023

Roald Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake’s work on show in Cumnock

William and Mary Gemmell with depute provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Drew Filson

Diamond Dalmellington couple celebrate incredible wedding anniversary

In 2021-22, 32,776 charges were reported to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (Photo - Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Domestic abuse incidents reported in Scotland drop by nearly 2 per cent, says new report