Stuart Reid

Scotland

Reporter at Ayr Advertiser

Reporter at Newsquest

@cumnockchron / @ayradvertiser [email protected]

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Auchinleck family raising cash to support team that saved daughter's life

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

3 1/1 AN Auchinleck family are on a mission to give back to the team that saved their daughter's life. Averey Allan was born in January last year, but within a couple of hours mum and dad, Nicole and Greg, were told that their daughter had taken unwell and had to be transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Dalmellington fire crews patrol Loch Doon following increase in rural fires

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Crews were passing on vital advice to visitors. (Image: Dalmellington Fire Station) FIRE crews in Dalmellington have been out patrolling around Loch Doon after a rise in rural fires in recent weeks. Wildfires had spread across Ayrshire over the past week, with one making its way to Loch Doon from Newton Stewart. Helicopters were used to help tackle the fire, which was eventually brought under control.
Cumnock Citizen of the Year presented with award for community work

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Keith was presented with his award (Image: Submitted) CUMNOCK'S top community champion has been presented with his well-earned award. Keith Campbell was named the Cumnock Citizen of the Year 2024, thanks to the Keir McTurk Memorial Committee's decision process. Thanks to his tireless efforts to rid the area of its litter problem, Keith saw off another creditable year of nominees.
Readers share adorable pictures of friendly rescue pets

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

25 1/1 CUMNOCK Chronicle readers have shared their adorable pictures of their furry rescue friends after a recent social media callout. April marks national pet month, which is a celebration and promotion of responsible pet ownership across the country. Not all pets are lucky enough to find their forever homes at the first attempt. But plenty of pets eventually find their perfect human.
Cumnock property: Bank of Scotland building for rent

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

The vacant building is now for sale. (Image: Street view) THE former Bank of Scotland branch on Townhead Street in Cumnock is up for rent. It had served as the town's final physical branch until its closure in June last year. Lloyds Banking Group, which owns the Bank of Scotland, said the closure decision was taken partly because the number of customers at the branch had been falling. ❗️🏠 Property to let - Townhead Street, Cumnock...
Fire crews respond to weekend blaze in grassy area of Muirkirk

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

The fire broke out on Saturday (Image: Submitted) SCOTTISH Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews attended a blaze in a grassy area of Muirkirk at the weekend. Emergency services were called to the incident close to Colthart Drive and Miller's Road just before 9pm on Saturday, April 12. Fire crews tackled the flames until the area was made safe.
Auchinleck gran aiming to create permanent ASN support group

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Paula with her granddaughter (Image: Submitted) A LOVING Auchinleck gran is aiming to create a permanent ASN play group in the local area. Paula Wallace has been organising play sessions for youngsters with additional support needs after searching for events for her granddaughter, Lucie, who is non-verbal autistic. After reaching out to parents and guardians at Hillside School, where Lucie attends, Paula saw a need for a group for kids and families in a similar position.
Auchinleck kiltmaker gets 'ultimate reward' with designs shown in New York

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Graeme's designs were shown in New York. (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA) AUCHINLECK kiltmaker Graeme Bone said he was having to fight back tears as he saw his designs on show in New York. The former construction worker, who is a graduate of The King's Foundation, was asked to create a range of designs to go on display at Tartan Week in New York. His designs took to the catwalk as part of the Dressed to Kilt event.
Application lodged for private aircraft hangar to be built near Cumnock

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

A hangar will be added to four already existing. (Image: Newsquest) AN application has been drawn up for a private aircraft hangar to be built on the outskirts of Cumnock. The applicant is looking to create the hangar on land at Benston Farm, just off the Skerrington roundabout. If approved, it would join four other hangars already in place on the site. A decision on the plans is expected to be made by June.
New Cumnock scout to be awarded top honour after more than 60 years of service

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Iain is set to be honoured. (Image: NCDT) A SCOUT leader from New Cumnock is set to be honoured with the highest accolade possible following more than 60 years of service. Iain Burgoyne, scout leader at the 46th Ayrshire scout group in New Cumnock, joined the group back when he was eight years old. Since then, he has been involved with the group in some capacity, moving up through the ranks to his current role today.