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Sanquhar celebrates Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony
SANQUHAR celebrated Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony. The Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and District Community Council recently watched in wonder as the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings were celebrated. Local school pupils and
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MBM Vets Mauchline urge owners to keep pets' microchips updated
A local veterinary is urging pet owners to make sure the details on their furry friends’ microchips are up to date. MBM Vets Mauchline shared the message on their social media, shortly after receiving a British Veterinary Association poster about
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Political Column: Jeane Freeman MSP talks about child poverty
Child Poverty Gamechanger In the final weeks of this current parliamentary term, the Scottish Government announced what anti-poverty campaigners have branded a “gamechanger” in tackling child poverty. By the end of 2022, eligible families will
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Judges impressed with high standard at Lapraik Festival Children’s Poetry Competition
Judges had a tough time deciding on the winners at the Lapraik Festival Children’s Poetry Competition. Organised by Muirkirk Community Council, the annual competition was part of the wider Lapraik Festival and saw the primary schools of East Ayrshire
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Auchinleck pupils learn gymnastics from circus school to cope with mental health
AUCHINLECK pupils have been left dangling from great heights to learn how to cope with their mental health. Youngsters stepped outside of the classroom and into harnesses as they learned how to express their feelings through performance art.
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Fun events taking place at Dumfries House this Summer
RESIDENTS are getting the chance to learn about local food and farming in Cumnock. It comes as Dumfries House launch the exciting chance to see behind the scenes at the estate’s Pierburg Building and Kauffman Education Garden. Hundreds of school
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Cumnock Juniors hold Community Fun Day and Football Festival
WITH the sun splitting the skies, people turned out in good numbers for a successful Community Fun Day and Football Festival organised by Cumnock Juniors at Townhead Park on Sunday, writes Stewart McConnell. A whole host of attractions were organised
