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Captain Ham Brings World Cup Magic Home to Ayrshire
Captain Ham Thanked for Bringing Ayrshire Daily News World Cup Coverage to Life in America Ayrshire Daily News has paid tribute to Captain Ham from Ayr after he helped bring the colour, noise and emotion of Scotland’s World Cup journey in America directly to followers back home. Acting as Ayrshire Daily News’ roving reporter during Scotland’s time in the United States, Captain Ham captured the atmosphere of the Tartan Army as thousands of fans travelled across America for what many have...
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Robyn Archibald Crowned Miss Great Britain Ayrshire 2026
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Standby bye for lift off - RAF Air Tanker detachment will bring £ millions to Prestwick
By Doug Maclean – Aviation Editor It is a story that has been building for more than a year. The Ministry of Defence have hardly said a word, but Prestwick airport is about experience Project MACE and have a massive boost. The whole of South Ayrshire will benefit with an influx of Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel arriving on an 18 week detachment. Image - Eddie Wallace The UK has a fleet of 7 Air Tanker air to air refuelling aeroplanes. They are modified Airbus A330 Voyager aircraft, and their...
3 days ago
Police Appeal After Motorcyclist Dies In B730 South Ayrshire Crash
A 35-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a lorry on the B730 in South Ayrshire. Source: Submitted The collision happened at around 9am on Friday, 26 June, 2026, near the junction with the A719 at Fail to Tarbolton. Police said the crash involved a red Zontes ZT125 motorcycle and a black DAF lorry. Emergency services attended, but the motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The road remained closed for around 10 hours while...
4 days ago
Two Women Charged After Drugs and Cash Seized in Kilmarnock Raid
Police have arrested and charged two women after drugs and a significant quantity of cash were seized during a warrant at a property in Kilmarnock. Image Credit: Google Maps Officers from Kilmarnock’s Priority and Locality Policing Teams executed a search warrant at an address on Tourhill Road on Wednesday, 24 June. During the search, officers recovered a quantity of Class A and Class C drugs, along with what police described as a significant quantity of cash. A 51-year-old woman and a...
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East Ayrshire Farmer Wins National Sustainability Award
East Ayrshire sheep farmer Cora Cooper has been recognised with a national award for her commitment to sustainable farming. Cora Cooper (centre) receiving her Sustainability Champion at the National Women In Agriculture awards. Ms Cooper, who runs a hill farm with her husband David, was named Sustainability Champion at the National Women in Agriculture awards ceremony in London. She is also vice chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) Scotland. The first-generation farmer raises...
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