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Ryanair and Glasgow Prestwick celebrate 30 years of partnership with a £40 million investment which will make Prestwick the number 1 Ryanair heavy maintenance base
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean This major development will expand Ryanair’s existing Prestwick operation from 6 to 10 bays, taking more aircraft every week and creating 450 new engineer and mechanic jobs. The 11,938 square metre state of the art hangar will have space for 4 aircraft and a workshop where Ryanair can manufacture certain products for fitting in the aircraft going through the maintenance inspection and refit. This will makePrestwick the premier aircraft maintenance and...
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AYE Girvan Gives A Free Party To Celebrate Its Birthday
A Girvan charity working to tackle the root causes of poverty is marking its second anniversary by inviting the community to a free family celebration later this month. AYE Girvan will host its birthday event on Saturday 21 March from 11am to 1pm at the Wave Hub on Dalrymple Street, with a packed programme including a disco, party games and entertainment for all ages. Founding trustee Tanina Baronello said the event is an opportunity to bring people together and reflect on the progress made...
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Programme supporting young people is now open
A Council programme that helps care experienced young people to map out their next steps in life is open now for applications. First Steps is an employability initiative that runs four times over the course of a year for care experienced North Ayrshire residents aged 16 to 24. It offers opportunities in activities such as food hygiene, cooking, barista skills, team building, First Aid, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a host of other group and interactive training sessions. Most participants...
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🍔 CHILO’S BRINGS STACKED BURGERS AND BOLD FLAVOURS TO ALLOWAY PLACE IN AYR
A new addition to Ayr’s town centre is already making an impression, as Scottish burger franchise Chilo’s opens its doors on Alloway Place. With a growing presence across the country, the brand has built a reputation around bold, flavour-led food and generous portions. Its arrival in Ayr adds another dimension to the town’s evolving food scene, offering a modern take on classic comfort food in a relaxed, contemporary setting. At the heart of the menu are smashed burgers made using Prime Aged...
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UWS students raise funds for mental health charity with 24-hour live broadcast
Students at the University of the West of Scotland’s Ayr campus have completed a 24-hour live radio broadcast in support of a South Ayrshire mental health charity. Broadcasting through UWS Radio, the student team surpassed their original £500 target, raising £825 for Three Sixty, a local organisation providing mental health support across the area. The fundraiser was led by UWS Radio Station Manager Katy Watson, a third-year BA TV, Radio and Podcast Production student, alongside fellow...
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