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New officials aiming to catch out those abusing blue badges in Ayrshire
North Ayrshire CouncilNorth Ayrshire has 10,000 blue badge holders.
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Food truck owner stunned after business named the best in Scotland at fish and chip awards
Ayrshire Food & Drink
Joanna’s Chippy Van team is "over the moon" to win their first national award.
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Huge 5G tech boost for Ayrshire after four areas set to benefit from £3.8m
Ayrshire News
The area is just one of two in Scotland to be successful in the bidding process that will see regions transformed with new cutting-edge 5G and advanced wireless technologies.
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Gang member convicted of covering up Rhys Jones murder found dead in Scotland
Police Scotland
Dean Stephen Kelly was found dead in Irvine on April 6, an inquest heard.
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North Ayrshire Council revamping play parks as part of an ongoing drive to boost inclusivity for everyone
North Ayrshire Council
A major investment in North Ayrshire Council’s play facilities will see fun and fitness activities being made available for more children and adults.
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Loved one's fury as they claim 'stinking' smoking taking place at Ayrshire hospital a year after it was banned
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Smoking at the hospital grounds continues despite last year's legislation which prohibited smoking within a 15-metre radius of NHS Ayrshire & Arran hospital buildings.
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Former soldier spared jail after horror glass attack on Scots friend in Magaluf
Police
Sarah Garrity was left in intensive care and lost four pints of blood after the vicious incident at Magaluf’s Banana’s nightclub in April 2019.
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News

Ayrshire NewsHuge 5G tech boost for Ayrshire after four areas set to benefit from £3.8mThe area is just one of two in Scotland to be successful in the bidding process that will see regions transformed with new cutting-edge 5G and advanced wireless technologies.
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Scots pensioners 'new life' ruined after paying £7k for leaking roof
Ayrshire News
Kenneth Davies, 70, and his wheelchair-bound wife Christine, 69, moved to Ayr last year and since then their new home has been plagued with water ingress issues.
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I've done the time, now I'm doing the 'Crime' - West Lothian actress speaks of clinching role in Irvine Welsh drama
West Lothian
Local star Kim Chapman tells of her acting journey from West Lothian youth theatre to a role in Irvine Welsh’s hit TV show
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Experienced Ayrshire nurse assaults patient with advanced dementia
Social services
The charges against Derek McMahon relate to when he was employed as a registered nurse by Cumbrae Lodge Care Home, in Irvine.
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Lanarkshire author Damian Barr back on TV screens later this month
BBC
The first of two special editions of The Big Scottish Book Club, going out this month, will air on the BBC Scotland channel and BBC iPlayer on Tuesday, October 17, at 10.30pm.
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Sport

Airdrieonians FCAirdrie 1, Queen of the South 3: Diamonds fail to shine as they fall to first defeat in eightRhys McCabe's side are still third in League One but only on goal difference
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Lanark ASC take impressive medals haul from popular Irvine meet
Lanarkshire Sport
The club's young swimmers won 22 medals at the first North Ayrshire 200 Meet to be held in three years
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Lanark Amateur Swimming Club take impressive medals haul from MAGS meet
Lanarkshire Sport
The young swimmers excelled during the annual meet at Grangemouth
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Cambuslang Harriers athletes maintain fine form in various competitions
Lanarkshire Sport
Runners did well at a few events in November as they continued to put in good performances
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Cambuslang Harriers runners take medals at home and abroad
Lanarkshire Sport
Athletes have done well at events in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Germany, recently
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Lifestyle

West LothianI've done the time, now I'm doing the 'Crime' - West Lothian actress speaks of clinching role in Irvine Welsh dramaLocal star Kim Chapman tells of her acting journey from West Lothian youth theatre to a role in Irvine Welsh’s hit TV show
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Wilko interactive map shows locations of store closures - as 28 to close today
Shopping
The first wave of Wilko stores have been revealed for today - check for your local store.
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Full list of 400 Wilko stores at risk of closure as retailer collapses - check your area
Shopping
The move means that 10 stores across Scotland are at risk of closure - is one near you?
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Wilko to file for administration - full list of Scottish shops at risk of closure
Shopping
The budget chain has filed a 'notice of intention' to appoint administrators.
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Full list of Virgin Money branches set to shut in Scotland as bank announces 39 closures across UK
Banks
Jobs are now at risk for 255 Virgin Money employees.
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