Andy Hamilton

Journalist at Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald

Journalist @ayradvertiser/@cumnockchron/@IrvineTimes/@ArdrossanHerald. Can be found at Ayr court; [email protected] https://t.co/lUN7BQmZrO

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Provisional driver took car without permission and crashed at petrol station

1 week ago | ayrshire-today.co.uk | Andy Hamilton

He appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court after crashing at the Esso Bobbin petrol station (Image: Street View) AN AUCHINLECK driver who took a car without asking permission was fined after crashing into a wall and a petrol station's sign. Scott William Orr pleaded guilty to four driving offences in Newmilns after the incident on October 21 last year.
Provisional driver took car without permission and crashed at petrol station

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Andy Hamilton

He appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court after crashing at the Esso Bobbin petrol station (Image: Street View) AN AUCHINLECK driver who took a car without asking permission was fined after crashing into a wall and a petrol station's sign. Scott William Orr pleaded guilty to four driving offences in Newmilns after the incident on October 21 last year.
Man robbed woman in Ayr after grabbing bag and pulling her to ground

1 week ago | ayradvertiser.com | Andy Hamilton

Ayr Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest) A MAN is behind bars for robbing a woman after grabbing her bag then pulling her to the ground in Ayr. Derek John Kiers pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and robbery during a brief pre-trial hearing at Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday, April 30. The 33-year-old admitted seizing hold of the victim's bag and then pulling her to the ground during the incident in Nelson Place, Ayr, on June 19, 2024.
Drug dealer jailed after couple sold ecstasy pills to schoolgirl

1 week ago | ayradvertiser.com | Andy Hamilton

Robbie Murdoch at Ayr Sheriff Court (Image: Charlie Gilmour) A MAN has been jailed after admitting to supplying ecstasy tablets taken by a teen girl at a South Ayrshire school. Robbie Murdoch, 24, and 18-year-old Orla Watkins were charged with selling drugs to the teenager in Ayr on June 15, 2022, 'to the danger of her life'.
Man allegedly injured own mum in assault after 'smashing her head into window'

2 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Andy Hamilton

Ayr Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest) A YOUNG man appeared in court charged with injuring his own mum in an alleged assault to the danger of her life. Kyle McLurkin faced the single charge during a brief pre-trial first diet hearing at Ayr Sheriff Court last week. The 20-year-old is said to have assaulted his mother, seized her on the body and repeatedly thrown her to the ground at an address on Carrick Street, Ayr, on February 3 last year.
Woman caught with Mad Dog in car kicked off at cops after drink driving arrest

2 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Andy Hamilton

Kimberly Robb admitted assaulting police by spitting at two officers and striking them on the face, after being found with a collection of empty cans and bottles in her vehicle at Thornyflat Place, Ayr. The 36-year-old also pleaded guilty to driving with 59 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on June 21, 2023.
Two charged with attempted break-in at Ayr flat to assault couple inside

2 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Andy Hamilton

Davidson Place, Ayr (Image: Google) TWO men allegedly tried to force entry into a home in Ayr to assault a couple who barricaded the door with furniture. Brendan Waiharo, 21, and Matheullah Siddiqi, 19, faced the ancient Scottish charge of hamesucken - forcing entry with the intention to assault - when they appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court last week.
Teen charged over 'glass bottle, traffic cone and head kick assault after chase'

2 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Andy Hamilton

Ayr Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest) A TEENAGER charged with assault allegedly chased another male before kicking his head and striking him with a bottle and a traffic cone. William Hill faces an allegation of assaulting the man to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement and danger of life.
Man in court for alleged glass attack injury at Ayr flat

2 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Andy Hamilton

Peebles Street, Ayr (Image: Google) A MAN is accused of glassing an alleged assault victim at an Ayr flat. Wayne Frew faced the single charge during a brief pre-trial hearing at Ayr Sheriff Court. The 43-year-old is said to have struck the man on the face with a glass, with the Crown's indictment stating this was 'to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement'.
Two charged with alleged 'cuckooing' in Ayr and cocaine supply

2 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Andy Hamilton

Ayr Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest) TWO men have appeared in court for alleged cocaine supply and threatening another male to allow drugs to be sold from his home. Sean Gilheaney, 26, and Robert O'Neil, 25, faced charges of class A drug supply, threatening or abusive behaviour and theft when they appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court.