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North Ayrshire's hero Kiltwalkers march on for fantastic charities
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (100+ words) Ardrossan Herald In pictures - North Ayrshire's Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026 stars HUNDREDS of North Ayrshire walkers helped raise millions for charity at this year's Glasgow Kiltwalk. The popular Glasgow Kiltwalk event saw 14, 000 people take to the streets on Sunday afternoon, setting off…...
Missing man 'may be heading towards Ayrshire' as police issue appeal
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (199+ words) POLICE are appealing for assistance to trace a missing man who may have been "heading towards Ayrshire". Officers are asking for the public to come forward with any information as they look to trace Terry Watt. The 49-year-old was reported…...
Garnock Valley man aiming to be crowned UK public speaking champion
1+ week, 2+ day ago (284+ words) A GARNOCK Valley man has taken a big step towards being crowned UK public speaking champion. James Mc Ginty, from Beith, recently competed in the World Championship Of Public Speaking (Scottish Division Contest). He was crowned champion in the Evaluation…...
Leading choir heading to Beith to boost Garnock Valley Disability Forum
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (271+ words) THE Glasgow Phoenix Choir are set to perform in Beith High Church next month in aid of Garnock Valley Disability Forum. The event, organised by Councillor Donald L Reid, will take place on April 26 at 2pm at the church in Kirk…...
Rise in synthetic opioids taking a deadly toll on Ayrshire communities
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (969+ words) AYRSHIRE could be facing a grim toll of drug addiction and death in 2025. And it's not just because of an increase in the number of people taking the usual illicit substances. The presence of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and…...
Kilwinning band's end as frontman launches book at event in Saltcoats
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) KILWINNING band The Girobabies are coming to an end - but going out with a bang. Frontman Mark Mc Ghee is launching a new book about the band - 'If By Magic - Words & Lore of The Girobabies 2008- 2025' - on Friday, January 23 at Salty…...
Firefighters tackle building fire in centre of Glasgow
4+ mon, 14+ hour ago (243+ words) Hotel guests and a soup kitchen have been evacuated as firefighters tackled a blaze in the centre of Glasgow. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent seven fire engines and two high-reach appliances to Virginia Street when the alarm…...