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Ayrshire Woman Raises Funds for Local Children with Half Marathon Effort
An Ayrshire runner has been praised after raising vital funds for disadvantaged children by completing a major half marathon event. Lucy-Ann Bryson took part in the inaugural Paisley Half Marathon on Sunday, crossing the finish line in an impressive time of 2 hours and 17 minutes. Based in Ayrshire, Lucy-Ann used the challenge to support Cash for Kids West Scotland, surpassing her original fundraising target through her efforts. The money raised will go directly towards helping children...
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St Patrick’s Primary School Celebrates International Recognition from British Council
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Glasgow City Council is pleased to welcome two very special new "recruits" to the city centre skyline
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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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Man arrested following serious assault in Saltcoats
A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in Saltcoats. Between 1pm and 2pm on Saturday, 7 March, a 33-year-old man was seriously assaulted on Old Raise Road. The 33-year-old man was due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Thursday, 19 March, 2026. A report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.
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World’s biggest Airbus A350 freighter order has strong connections to Prestwick
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean For many Ayrshire People the name Polar Air Cargo and then Atlas Air was synonymous with the many Boeing 747s which used to fly in from around the world for maintenance at the Polar “Jumbo” Hangar. That building is now the home of Storm Aviation who have a thriving aircraft maintenance business at Prestwick. Image - Airbus Atlas Air, who now own Polar Air Cargo, hit the headlines this week when they ordered 20 of the new Airbus A350 freighters. This will make...
6 days ago
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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