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Heather Thorburn was jailed when she returned to Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr Sheriff Court

Care home embezzler who 'wanted to get caught' jailed for £280k workplace scam

A man was arrested and charged, and is due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court at a later date

A man was arrested and charged, and is due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court at a later date

Police Scotland

Man charged after police respond to 'weapon' report at Ayr Beach

The trial took place at Ayr Sheriff Court

The trial took place at Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr Sheriff Court

Woman spared jail for sexual abuse of boys claims groomed victims 'colluded'

The premises at 21-25 Newmarket Street were raided by police in February 2024

The premises at 21-25 Newmarket Street were raided by police in February 2024

Plans lodged for former Ayr toy shop where £900k cannabis farm was found

News

Five Ayrshire residents have been handed awards by King Charles in his Birthday Honours list

Five Ayrshire residents have been handed awards by King Charles in his Birthday Honours list

Meet the Ayrshire residents recognised in King's Birthday Honours list

The family-run business thanked John Stewart Jewellers

The family-run business thanked John Stewart Jewellers

Ayr jewellers thanks Glasgow business after recovering £2,700 stolen ring

Connekt EV Charging submitted proposals to South Ayrshire Council

Connekt EV Charging submitted proposals to South Ayrshire Council

Electric vehicle charging hub to be installed in Ayr after approval

The business first revealed plans for the restaurant earlier this year

The business first revealed plans for the restaurant earlier this year

Thriving Ayr eatery reveals opening date for new Ayr restaurant

Justin Agar was last seen on June 1

Justin Agar was last seen on June 1

Urgent appeal to trace missing South Ayrshire man last seen two weeks ago

Ayrshire church's summer fete raises nearly £2,000 for outreach programmes

The event will include the crowning of the Gala Queen and Princess

The event will include the crowning of the Gala Queen and Princess

Popular community gala day returns to Troon this weekend

The bus operator has launched a new partnership

The bus operator has launched a new partnership

Stagecoach launches men's mental health campaign on buses in Ayrshire

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is advising patients to plan ahead

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is advising patients to plan ahead

NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Pharmacy teams to support patients as GP practices close for Bank Holiday

Sport

The buses have been temporarily renamed 'Steve Clarke's 11'

Ayrshire's No 11 bus is renamed in honour of Scotland boss Steve Clarke

Members of Ayr Boxing Club took a 900-mile round trip to the London ABA Belt Tournament

Members of Ayr Boxing Club took a 900-mile round trip to the London ABA Belt Tournament

Ayr Boxing Club impresses at Europe's largest amateur tournament

The event saw golfers from across the UK compete at Belleisle and Seafield Golf Courses in Ayr

The event saw golfers from across the UK compete at Belleisle and Seafield Golf Courses in Ayr

Ayr Golf Festival winners announced after 12 competitions

It was a frustrating week for Ayr Cricket Club

It was a frustrating week for Ayr Cricket Club

Ayr Cricket Club

Record broken despite disappointing week for Ayr Cricket Club sides

The Somerset Park side have signed 22-year-old winger Ross Taylor from Stenhousemuir

The Somerset Park side have signed 22-year-old winger Ross Taylor from Stenhousemuir

Naysmith reunites with former star as Ayr make latest signing

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The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

Folarin Balogun scores twice as United States beats Paraguay in World Cup opener

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

David Beckham and Tom Cruise bring celebrity glamour to World Cup

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

USA launch World Cup campaign against Paraguay to excited crowds on home soil

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Ryan Moore awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick sees ‘a lot to play for’ and wants strong finish from Man Utd

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua on track to fight Tyson Fury in November – Eddie Hearn

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge dedicates unbeaten century to newborn daughter

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The event will include the crowning of the Gala Queen and Princess

Popular community gala day returns to Troon this weekend

There's a Warm Home Discount boost as 345,000 Scottish homes will get an automatic £150 off energy bills from this year

Warm Home Discount as 345,000 in Scotland to get automatic £150 boost

The full box set of Schitt's Creek will arrive on BBC iPlayer tomorrow, available to stream on BBC iPlayer for the first time.

Award-winning sitcom hailed 'best of all time' coming to BBC iPlayer for first time

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Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after it fires back at countries in region

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland supporters to pack fanzones and pubs for first World Cup game

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout

First Minister John Swinney was sworn as an MSP last week, and this week he will face a vote on whether he continues as first minister (Jane Barlow/PA)

First Minister John Swinney was sworn as an MSP last week, and this week he will face a vote on whether he continues as first minister (Jane Barlow/PA)

MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of World Cup

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Prawn cocktails and pavlova back on menu as 1980s revival boosts demand

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