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Codi Wallace will perform in this year's panto.

Auchinleck mum thrilled as daughter is selected for huge panto role

Collections manager Satinder Kaur lights candles in The Pink Dining Room

Collections manager Satinder Kaur lights candles in The Pink Dining Room

Dumfries House given festive makeover ready to welcome Christmas guests

No Galloway National Park (NGNP) campaign is firmly against the plans

No Galloway National Park (NGNP) campaign is firmly against the plans

Government agency slammed for handling of national park consultation

Robbie Muir was announced as the most recent recipient of the award

Robbie Muir was announced as the most recent recipient of the award

Jobs and careers

Search is on to find Auchinleck's next citizen of the year

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Harvey, second from the right, pictured with the other pupils.

Harvey, second from the right, pictured with the other pupils.

Auchinleck primary pupils finishes second in East Ayrshire cross country event

Exciting plans are in place for the Ayrshire Dachshunds Christmas party

Exciting plans are in place for the Ayrshire Dachshunds Christmas party

Ayrshire Dachshunds club reveals exciting plans for Christmas party

Killer Beggs, left, and his victim Barry Wallace

Killer Beggs, left, and his victim Barry Wallace

BBC documentary looks at Ayrshire's shocking Limbs in the Loch murder

MSP Sharon Dowey shares her concerns for this winter.

MSP Sharon Dowey shares her concerns for this winter.

Sharon Dowey MSP

MSP Sharon Dowey: Concerns over winter fuel payment cuts

The property lies in Barassie's Foster Crescent

The property lies in Barassie's Foster Crescent

Property of the Week: Fantastic five bedroom villa on the market for £395k

Cumnock Highland Dancing School show off their 2009 prizes

Cumnock Highland Dancing School show off their 2009 prizes

Looking back: The best Cumnock and Doon Valley pics from November 2009

Are you going out for a Christmas meal in Ayrshire this December?

Are you going out for a Christmas meal in Ayrshire this December?

The best restaurants in Ayrshire for a Christmas dinner (that still have tables)

Save this Christmas by planning the cheapest days to buy your turkey

Save this Christmas by planning the cheapest days to buy your turkey

When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply

Sport

Lugar boss George Wallace is now preparing his side for the last 32 of the Scottish Junior Cup.

Lugar Boswell Thistle FC

Lugar boss puts promotion to one side to 'concentrate on playing well'

Auchinleck left it late as they defeated Cumbernauld United to reach the South Challenge Cup last 16

Auchinleck left it late as they defeated Cumbernauld United to reach the South Challenge Cup last 16

Auchinleck Talbot

Talbot boss sets goal scoring challenge after side leave it late to earn cup win

Stephen Swift was delighted to see his side battle into the last 16 of the South Challenge Cup.

Stephen Swift was delighted to see his side battle into the last 16 of the South Challenge Cup.

Cumnock Juniors

Cumnock boss hails crocked stars for 'coming out swinging' during cup win

Auchinleck Talbot remain in the hunt for a second South Challenge Cup title.

Auchinleck Talbot remain in the hunt for a second South Challenge Cup title.

Three Ayrshire sides remain in the hunt for South Challenge Cup glory

Boxer Aaron Sarwar after his Swedish victory

Boxer Aaron Sarwar after his Swedish victory

Teen Ayrshire boxer named Prince of the Ring after representing Scotland

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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are joining forces (John Walton/PA)

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are joining forces (John Walton/PA)

Andy Murray enters new chapter with Novak Djokovic as coach of long-time rival

Luke Humphries booked his place in the last eight in Minehead (PA)

Luke Humphries booked his place in the last eight in Minehead (PA)

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler ease into last eight

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the UK Championship in York (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the UK Championship in York (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan beaten by Barry Hawkins on opening day of UK Championship

File photo dated 05/11/24 of Ruben Amorim, who is set to arrive in England on Monday as Manchester United�s new head coach waits for his work permit to be processed, the PA news agency understands. Issue date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

File photo dated 05/11/24 of Ruben Amorim, who is set to arrive in England on Monday as Manchester United�s new head coach waits for his work permit to be processed, the PA news agency understands. Issue date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

‘The smiling one’ Ruben Amorim says he can be ruthless when he needs to be

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic first met in a grand slam final at the 2011 Australian Open (PA)

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic first met in a grand slam final at the 2011 Australian Open (PA)

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals

Tottenham added to Pep Guardiola’s woes (Martin Rickett/PA)

Tottenham added to Pep Guardiola’s woes (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City ‘playing a little bit in our thoughts’ – Pep Guardiola

Ange Postecoglou saw his Tottenham side stun Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ange Postecoglou saw his Tottenham side stun Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City rout a ‘significant’ step for Tottenham – Ange Postecoglou

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Lugar boss George Wallace is now preparing his side for the last 32 of the Scottish Junior Cup.

Lugar Boswell Thistle FC

Lugar boss puts promotion to one side to 'concentrate on playing well'

Harvey, second from the right, pictured with the other pupils.

Auchinleck primary pupils finishes second in East Ayrshire cross country event

Leith Hall and Mount Stuart were named among the best stately homes in the UK

Why these Scottish spots have been named among the best stately homes in the UK

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Pat McFadden said Russia will ‘not think twice’ about targeting British businesses (PA)

Pat McFadden said Russia will ‘not think twice’ about targeting British businesses (PA)

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Russia prepared to launch cyber attacks on UK, minister to warn

Flood warnings have been issued (David Young/PA)

Flood warnings have been issued (David Young/PA)

Heavy rain and thawing snow to bring floods as Storm Bert batters UK

Zayn Malik after the funeral service for One Direction singer Liam Payne (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Zayn Malik after the funeral service for One Direction singer Liam Payne (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Zayn Malik pays tribute to Liam Payne at his first show since bandmate’s death

Delegates applaud agreeing on a deal to curb climate change (Joshua A. Bickel/AP)

Delegates applaud agreeing on a deal to curb climate change (Joshua A. Bickel/AP)

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UN climate talks end with funding deal for poor nations to tackle warming

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said there is a ‘bulging benefits bill blighting Britain’ (PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said there is a ‘bulging benefits bill blighting Britain’ (PA)

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Starmer says ‘bulging benefits bill’ is ‘blighting our society’

Mukhtar Babayev, Cop 29 President, speaks during a plenary session (Rafiq Maqbool/AP)

Mukhtar Babayev, Cop 29 President, speaks during a plenary session (Rafiq Maqbool/AP)

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Cop29 summit: Decision awaited on funding package for poorer nations

One single ticket scooped the top prize (Yui Mok/PA)

One single ticket scooped the top prize (Yui Mok/PA)

Single ticket-holder scoops Saturday’s £7.4m Lotto jackpot

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