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Get all the latest national Scottish news updates and lots more. en-gb Ayrshire Post http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/ayr-man-roger-walked-the-alps-for-charity-102545-21611712/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/ayr-man-roger-walked-the-alps-for-charity-102545-21611712/ A SUNDAY stroller embarked on a gruelling 12-day trek in a bid to raise cash for his favourite charity. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/daughter-caused-ayr-ambulance-chaos-102545-21609025/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/daughter-caused-ayr-ambulance-chaos-102545-21609025/ A DISTRESSED daughter caused chaos when paramedics tried to attend to her sick mother. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/tv-licence-crackdown-on-ayrshire-hotels-102545-21611637/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/tv-licence-crackdown-on-ayrshire-hotels-102545-21611637/ HOTELS in Ayrshire are being targeted by TV licensing chiefs. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/60-birds-clubbed-to-death-on-dailly-estate-102545-21611658/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/60-birds-clubbed-to-death-on-dailly-estate-102545-21611658/ A SICK intruder clubbed 60 young pheasants to death in a bizarre incident at a South Ayrshire estate. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/30/woman-dies-in-car-crash-102545-21638384/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:25:14 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/30/woman-dies-in-car-crash-102545-21638384/ A woman has died and another is seriously injured after a car crash. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/30/thousands-to-attend-pride-event-102545-21637771/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:25:13 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/30/thousands-to-attend-pride-event-102545-21637771/ Thousands of people are expected to take part in a city centre Pride parade later on Saturday. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/30/subaru-drivers-colin-mcrae-tribute-102545-21637747/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:55:13 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/30/subaru-drivers-colin-mcrae-tribute-102545-21637747/ Hundreds of motor racing fans will celebrate the life of rally driver Colin McRae by setting off on a 300-mile rally. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/thousands-party-at-connect-festival-102545-21635807/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:55:15 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/thousands-party-at-connect-festival-102545-21635807/ Thousands of music fans partied at a Scottish castle as the Hydro Connect festival got under way. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/11-8m-hit-by-new-energy-price-rises-102545-21635338/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:25:18 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/11-8m-hit-by-new-energy-price-rises-102545-21635338/ Energy firms Npower and Scottish Power have announced more bad news for households with steep hikes in gas and electricity prices. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/drink-driver-jailed-over-girl-death-102545-21634568/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:25:15 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/drink-driver-jailed-over-girl-death-102545-21634568/ A drink-driver who caused the death of a teenage girl when his car hit a wall has been jailed for more than three years. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/airline-collapse-costs-passengers-102545-21634035/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:55:16 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/airline-collapse-costs-passengers-102545-21634035/ Travellers left stranded by the collapse of budget airline Zoom revealed how they were forced to pay thousands of pounds for alternative flights, or cancel their dream holiday. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/jamieson-call-on-worker-protection-102545-21634013/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:55:15 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/jamieson-call-on-worker-protection-102545-21634013/ Labour leadership hopeful Cathy Jamieson on Friday called for greater protection for rail and bus workers from attack. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/record-high-in-prisoner-numbers-102545-21633812/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:25:15 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/record-high-in-prisoner-numbers-102545-21633812/ Scotland's prison population has risen to an all time-time high. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/gaddafi-son-raps-greedy-relatives-102545-21633448/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:55:15 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/gaddafi-son-raps-greedy-relatives-102545-21633448/ The son of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has accused relatives of the Lockerbie victims of being "very greedy" for seeking compensation. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/ferry-services-network-under-review-102545-21633484/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:55:15 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/ferry-services-network-under-review-102545-21633484/ A major review of ferry services across Scotland has been announced by ministers. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/number-of-police-at-record-high-102545-21633440/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:55:14 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/number-of-police-at-record-high-102545-21633440/ Police numbers have reached record levels, the Scottish Government said. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/zoom-travellers-look-for-way-home-102545-21631989/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:25:14 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/zoom-travellers-look-for-way-home-102545-21631989/ Hundreds of travellers left stranded following the collapse of low-fare airline Zoom will attempt to make their way home. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/music-fans-set-to-descend-on-castle-102545-21631141/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:25:15 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/music-fans-set-to-descend-on-castle-102545-21631141/ Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on a duke's front garden as he throws open his gates for the Hydro Connect festival. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/1m-boost-for-dementia-treatment-102545-21630412/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:55:13 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/1m-boost-for-dementia-treatment-102545-21630412/ Treatment and early diagnosis of dementia could be improved through a £1 million investment by the Scottish Government. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/new-hope-in-hospital-bugs-fight-102545-21630431/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:55:13 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/new-hope-in-hospital-bugs-fight-102545-21630431/ Research which could lead to new ways of killing hospital infections such as C difficile has been revealed. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/school-pc-is-a-friend-to-ayr-pupils-102545-21609020/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/school-pc-is-a-friend-to-ayr-pupils-102545-21609020/ CAMPUS officer’s door always open when youngsters at Kyle Academy want a chat. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/ayrshire-teen-suffering-from-tumour-throws-party-102545-21609021/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/ayrshire-teen-suffering-from-tumour-throws-party-102545-21609021/ SMILING teenager Allister Boyd looks the picture of health and happiness. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/south-ayrshire-campus-cops-are-tops-102545-21609024/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/local-news/2008/08/29/south-ayrshire-campus-cops-are-tops-102545-21609024/ SENDING police into schools was always going to be a bold move. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/ayr-news/2008/08/29/ayr-college-course-for-future-police-force-102545-21611506/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/ayr-news/2008/08/29/ayr-college-course-for-future-police-force-102545-21611506/ COPS of the future can now hone their skills at Ayr College. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/ayr-news/2008/08/29/just-like-eddie-back-at-ayr-s-river-cottage-102545-21611516/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/ayr-news/2008/08/29/just-like-eddie-back-at-ayr-s-river-cottage-102545-21611516/ ROCK ‘N’ ROLL is the theme. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/prestwick/2008/08/29/toni-x2019-s-hands-on-help-for-athletes-in-prestwick-102545-21611519/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/prestwick/2008/08/29/toni-x2019-s-hands-on-help-for-athletes-in-prestwick-102545-21611519/ AFTER spending two years blighted by illness and injury, Toni McIntosh has an interest in recovery. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/girvan-news/2008/08/29/historic-girvan-show-in-full-bloom-102545-21611624/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/girvan-news/2008/08/29/historic-girvan-show-in-full-bloom-102545-21611624/ GIRVAN’S historic flower show attracted exhibitors from far and wide. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/school-reports/2008/08/29/prestwick-academy-27-august-2008-102545-21611627/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/school-reports/2008/08/29/prestwick-academy-27-august-2008-102545-21611627/ A VERY warm welcome is extended to all new staff for this session. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/dundonald/2008/08/29/dundonald-flower-show-102545-21611628/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/dundonald/2008/08/29/dundonald-flower-show-102545-21611628/ Entries will be accepted between noon and 3pm on the day. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/school-reports/2008/08/29/kyle-academy-27-august-2008-102545-21611630/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/school-reports/2008/08/29/kyle-academy-27-august-2008-102545-21611630/ CONGRATULATIONS to the senior pupils who worked hard to achieve their potential.