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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 3

South Ayrshire Council

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for newly refurbished Prestwick Library

Siobhian Brown is encouraging people across Ayr, Prestwick and Troon to take part in SAMH's Wee Pink Dot Challenge

Siobhian Brown is encouraging people across Ayr, Prestwick and Troon to take part in SAMH's Wee Pink Dot Challenge

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown supports SAMH's Wee Pink Dot Challenge

Prestwick South Church on Main Street united with Monkton and Prestwick North Church last year

Prestwick South Church on Main Street united with Monkton and Prestwick North Church last year

Church of Scotland

Prominent Prestwick church building listed for sale for £150,000

Ayr United boss Gary Naysmith has provided an update to fans as his side prepare to return for pre-season

Ayr United boss Gary Naysmith has provided an update to fans as his side prepare to return for pre-season

Ayr boss provides update to fans as squad return for pre-season training

Ayr Cricket Club were forced to watch other results come in as their own matches were abandoned

Ayr Cricket Club were forced to watch other results come in as their own matches were abandoned

Ayr Cricket Club

Weather is the winner as Ayr Cricket Club sees weekend action abandoned

ACA supports individuals and families affected by alcohol-related issues

ACA supports individuals and families affected by alcohol-related issues

Ayrshire charity secures membership of leading counselling body

Girvan FC and Maybole Juniors have been promoted after Muirkirk Juniors withdrew from the WoSFL

Girvan FC and Maybole Juniors have been promoted after Muirkirk Juniors withdrew from the WoSFL

Two South Ayrshire sides promoted as another club withdraws from WoSFL

He has more than 40 years of service in Ayrshire

He has more than 40 years of service in Ayrshire

Awards Ceremonies

NHS Ayrshire and Arran consultant awarded major national honour

Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr Sheriff Court

Man in court charged with sexually assaulting teen girl

Ayrshire Roads Alliance

Ayr's Millennium Bridge reopens ahead of schedule after essential maintenance

The Big Love Weekender will kick off on Thursday, June 25

The Big Love Weekender will kick off on Thursday, June 25

More than 50 caravans and lodges to be showcased at Ayr event

Ayr Sheriff Court

Driver who seriously injured woman in A77 crash jailed

Busy week ahead across Ayrshire with art, music and family fun

Alan Currie has worked for three year to create Anxiety Aid International

Alan Currie has worked for three year to create Anxiety Aid International

Ayr anxiety specialist launches dedicated charity after three years of work

Dr Willie Mackie

Dr Willie Mackie

King's Birthday Honours

Prestwick Airport chairman 'humbled' by CBE in King's Birthday Honours

The Mountain Spice team collect their award

The Mountain Spice team collect their award

Dundonald restaurant team celebrate after another big award win

Mark Blake, co-owner of Tempura and Spudbuds, will run the Glasgow 10k in October alongside mum Caroline

Mark Blake, co-owner of Tempura and Spudbuds, will run the Glasgow 10k in October alongside mum Caroline

Businessman and health boss mum taking on running challenge for vital cause

Senior pupils from 22 Ayrshire schools compete in football tournament

48 Doonfoot Road is a detached villa offering an enviable blend of space, flexibility and lifestyle

48 Doonfoot Road is a detached villa offering an enviable blend of space, flexibility and lifestyle

Rarely-available villa in 'prime position' in Ayr arrives on property market

The 57-year-old was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

The 57-year-old was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Police Scotland

57-year-old man hospitalised following reports of stabbing in Ayr

Free summer holiday clubs coming to Ayr filled with fun and adventure

Thousands will once again turn out to the popular event from August 14-16

Thousands will once again turn out to the popular event from August 14-16

Full line-up announced for this year's Fresh Ayr music festival

Ayr Sheriff Court

In the Dock - Care home embezzler and gangland thug jailed

Marilyn de Blieck has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

Marilyn de Blieck has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

King's Birthday Honours

Ayrshire music figurehead pays tribute to late husband after receiving King's honour

The organisation announced the news on social media

The organisation announced the news on social media

Popular Ayrshire swim trips to Ailsa Craig return for 2026

Ayr high street

Ayr high street

National government

Committee wants your thoughts on future of Ayrshire's high streets

The 'No Scotland, No Party' singer has been on tour across Scotland, and stopped in at St Palladius Primary in Dalry recently

The 'No Scotland, No Party' singer has been on tour across Scotland, and stopped in at St Palladius Primary in Dalry recently

FIFA World Cup 2026

Ayrshire singer completes 'unforgettable' tour of schools ahead of World Cup

Wallace and Bruce both had strong Ayrshire links

Wallace and Bruce both had strong Ayrshire links

History Files - Wallace, Bruce and Ayrshire's role in the War of Independence

'The Bard #2', featuring acclaimed Scottish vocalist Ted Christopher, is a powerful tribute to Scotland's National Bard, while celebrating the spirit of the Scottish people and Steve Clarke's squad

'The Bard #2', featuring acclaimed Scottish vocalist Ted Christopher, is a powerful tribute to Scotland's National Bard, while celebrating the spirit of the Scottish people and Steve Clarke's squad

New song celebrating Scotland World Cup squad pays tribute to Robert Burns

Alexander Kelly, 77, has been awarded the BEM in the King's Birthday Honours

Alexander Kelly, 77, has been awarded the BEM in the King's Birthday Honours

King's Birthday Honours

'Maybole's Santa' - Dedicated South Ayrshire volunteer gets British Empire Medal

Six bedroom Ayrshire country home on market for offers over £650k

Sports day fun at Doonfoot Primary 10 years ago

Sports day fun at Doonfoot Primary 10 years ago

Looking back at some great Ayr Advertiser photos from June 2016

Lost Dogs Ayrshire and Drone Search and Rescue Ayrshire volunteers have been instrumental in returning lost dogs to their owners for many years

Lost Dogs Ayrshire and Drone Search and Rescue Ayrshire volunteers have been instrumental in returning lost dogs to their owners for many years

Lost dog organisations get 'surreal' advertising board at Somerset Park

The accused allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in Greggs, Allison Street, Ayr

The accused allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in Greggs, Allison Street, Ayr

Ayr Sheriff Court

Man charged with Greggs sexual assault and exposing genitals to police

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

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

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

Heather Thorburn was jailed when she returned to Ayr Sheriff Court

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

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

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

The Ayrshire College team was also invited to attend the King’s Garden Party

The Ayrshire College team was also invited to attend the King’s Garden Party

Ayrshire College

Ayrshire College team represent Scotland at King’s Trust Awards

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

The group camp took place at a picturesque site adjacent to the river Ayr

The group camp took place at a picturesque site adjacent to the river Ayr

Scouts Scotland

Troon Scout Group enjoys annual camp with 150 members revelling in the outdoors

Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr Sheriff Court

Pensioner appears in court charged with downloading indecent images

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 seaside spots have retained the Scotland’s Beach Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful

The seaside spots have retained the Scotland’s Beach Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful

South Ayrshire Council

Six beaches in South Ayrshire retain prestigious national award

Gordon McBlain (right) and Steven Corrigan have thanked customers for their continued support

Gordon McBlain (right) and Steven Corrigan have thanked customers for their continued support

Owners of Ayr bakery put business up for sale ahead of anniversary year

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

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