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Kilmarnock Standard
M&S relocation from town centre will not be direct replacement
Closure plans The M&S store in King Street will shut its doors later this year
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February 11, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Boy, 15, assaulted by gang
A young boy was seriously assaulted in Cumnock last weekend after being attacked by a gang.
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February 11, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Major charities unite to add splash of colour to summer
Ayrshire Hospice and Ayrshire Cancer Support join forces for event
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February 11, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Huge boost to Ayrshire's digital infrastructure
UK and Scottish Governments back latest Ayrshire Growth Deal plan
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February 04, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Pet ban for cruel dog neglect couple
SSPCA seized 33 pups from breeding facility
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February 04, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
A77 slip closure this week
An A77 slip road will be closed entirely this weekend.
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February 04, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
THEY'RE ALL SHOOK UP!
Elvis fans flock to big tribute weekend at Adamton House Hotel
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January 28, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Body cams for police as officers receive new gear
Hundreds of Ayrshire cops handed equipment during roll-out
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January 28, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Prostate FFIT returns to Rugby Park
Prostate Scotland and the SPFL Trust are offering 16 men affected by prostate cancer the chance to take part in a free 12-week health and wellbeing programme, Prostate FFIT (Football Fans in Training), starting Friday, February 6 at Rugby Park from 10.30am to 12.30pm each week until Friday, May 15.
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January 21, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Mum thought she could die following £15,000 boob job
Lisa Hart was alarmed by green fluid leaking onto her bandages
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January 21, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Plans to repair fire-damaged church hall
Plans have been lodged to restore the historic Hurlford Church Hall following a significant fire that severely damaged the building last year.
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January 21, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Jazz night at New Laigh Kirk
Jazz by candlelight will take place at with Kilmarnock's New Laigh Kirk halls on March 14 at 7pm.
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January 21, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Housing firm to increase consultations
Developers of a proposed housing development at Altonhill Farm, just outside Kilmarnock, have been told to improve their plans for public consultation.
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January 14, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Hundreds back new anti-bully petition
LOCAL MUM HEADS ANTI-BULLY FIGHT
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January 14, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Time to go all in against cancer at Race for Life
Ayrshire event this summer will raise vital funds against disease
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January 14, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Former NHS chief among Ayrshire New Year honours
Community stalwarts awarded titles on King Charles' 2026 list
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January 07, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
New mum goes on 100km trek to help Alzheimer sufferers
A new mum is taking on a 100km walking challenge with her baby son to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland in honour of her dad.
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January 07, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Care worker rapped for sharing images
An Ayrshire-based social care worker has been sanctioned by the industry regulator for sharing pictures on social media of service users under her supervision.
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January 07, 2026
Kilmarnock Standard
Niamh and her grandad Billy are Christmas stars in new ad
A Kilmarnock schoolgirl and her grandad have gone head-to-head with John Lewis after starring in a heartwarming Christmas advert.
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December 17, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
NHS projected budget blackhole leaps to £40m
NHS Ayrshire & Arran faces the increasing possibility of national intervention as their projected budget gap leaps to £40m.
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December 17, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
Crowdfunder donates hospital cancer funds
Ward gets new Airglove thanks to June
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December 10, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
Fury at private parking warden plan
Plans to outsource parking wardens at two Ayrshire councils must halt, say unions.
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December 10, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
No violence against fire crews on Bonfire Night
Ayrshire Commander hails proactive work for reduced incidents
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December 10, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
NHS to pay up for patient op at private London clinic
The individual was 'unreasonably discharged' from hospital
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December 03, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
Pantomime back on bill at Galleon
ROSS DUNN
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December 03, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
Comic's tour is in town
Canadian comedian Tom Stade is coming to Kilmarnock in March.
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November 26, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
You dancer! Gran plans dream trip to Nashville with windfall
Line-dancing Joyce scoops £200k
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November 26, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
Police chief pushes back on 'custody suite closures'
Top cop admits cells shut temporarily when resources aren't available
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November 26, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
Councils working with fire chiefs to reduce blazes
Local authorities join battle to lower number of deliberate infernos
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November 19, 2025
Kilmarnock Standard
Music project inspired by fatherhood
A Kilmarnock dad has released a new EP based on the emotional ups and downs of being a new father.
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