Morning Briefing: Talking newspaper charity renews appeal for Ayrshire public’s help

Morning Briefing

Talking newspaper charity renews appeal for Ayrshire public’s help

Ayrshire Recording Services has been supporting residents who are blind or visually impaired for decades by recording and producing audio versions of local newspapers.

Macadam Place in Ayr, where Mauchline man Russell Boyd was caught with a stash of bags of cocaine which his lawyer said the 30-year-old intended to give to friends

Mauchline man dodges jail after cops find bags of cocaine in car

AN “EXTREMELY well paid” Mauchline man has dodged jail time after he was caught with bags of cocaine he planned to give to his friends.

Mental health charity on the lookout for new volunteers

Local men’s mental health charity, Release are looking for people to sign up as volunteers, and support those throughout Ayrshire.

The exhibit is on show at the Baird Institute

Billy Enigma: Capturing Cumnock display on show

East Ayrshire Leisure are offering a vision of the future created by young artists in the Billy Enigma: Capturing Cumnock exhibition which will be on display at the Baird Institute until Saturday, May 6.

Rare comet last seen 50,000 years ago to make close pass by Earth today

The comet will pass Earth on February 1 and was last seen during the Stone Age.

Aldi has partnered with Too Good To Go to make new 'magic bags'

Ayrshire Aldi shops to offer food for less than a third of the price

Aldi’s Ayrshire stores will be offering food for less than a third of the regular price to cut down on food waste.

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SPAR staff member Shannon Kenneth presents the cheque to Junior Doctor Yvonne Gormley

Crosshouse Hospital staff 'grateful' to receive £1,000 donation from SPAR

Staff from University Hospital Crosshouse have thanked SPAR Scotland for their "extremely generous" donation of £1,000.

Supper: Heather Club’s annual Burns celebration is a roaring success

Cumnock Heather Club had a wonderful celebration for their Burns Supper recently.

Michael Moffat signs on loan from Ayr United until the end of the season

Glenafton Athletic announce loan signing of Ayr United striker Michael Moffat

Glenafton Athletic have announced the signing of striker Michael Moffat on loan from Ayr United.

Beyoncé has revealed an Edinburgh date for her Renaissance Tour THIS YEAR (Image: PA)

Beyoncé announces Edinburgh date for her Renaissance Tour THIS YEAR

American pop superstar Beyoncé has revealed when she will perform in Edinburgh as part of her Renaissance Tour in 2023.