Stuart Reid

Scotland

Reporter at Ayr Advertiser

Reporter at Newsquest

@cumnockchron / @ayradvertiser [email protected]

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Hundreds attend jam-packed Catrine show as weekend hailed as success

5 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

17 1/1 CROWDS flocked to another successful Catrine show last weekend. The popular show was back once again on Saturday, May 3, with exhibits including cattle, sheep, show classes, dog shows, baking, and much more. It is believed to be one of the oldest recorded village shows in the whole of Scotland. The popular show had been a staple in the local calendar until its final show in 2019 before being halted by the pandemic.
Councillor tables motion to commemorate mining disaster near New Cumnock

5 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Councillor James Kyle has tabled the motion (Image: East Ayrshire Council/Newsquest) AN East Ayrshire councillor has tabled a motion to commemorate the Knockshinnoch mining disaster near New Cumnock. Doon Valley councillor, James Kyle, has set the motion to be raised at a council meeting on Thursday, May 15. Councillor Kyle wants to look back at the disaster which claimed the lives of 13 men in September 1950.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on A70 road near Muirkirk

5 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

The road was closed for around 10 hours (Image: Newsquest) A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a crash on the A70 near Muirkirk on Thursday afternoon. The fatal incident happened at around 2.20pm on May 8, with the road being closed for around 10 hours while investigation work was completed. The crash took place between Douglas and Muirkirk and involved a black Suzuki GSXR 600 K7 motorcycle and a red Volvo HGV.
Armed forces mark VE Day 80th anniversary with East Ayrshire event

5 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

The event was held on Thursday, May 8 (Image: David Gordon) MEMBERS of the Royal British Legion and guests joined East Ayrshire Council to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Victory in Europe Day was marked with a flag-raising ceremony at East Ayrshire Council headquarters yesterday (May 8).
'I lost the lot': Former postmaster from Cumnock shares Horizon scandal trauma

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Chris Dawson was one of the postmasters affected (Image: Submitted) A FORMER postmaster from Cumnock who "lost the lot" after being falsely accused of stealing thousands of pounds says his fight for justice goes on. Chris Dawson was one of hundreds wrongly claimed to have taken money from the Post Office amid issues with the Horizon computer system across the country.
Four-bedroom New Cumnock home with fabulous garden added to the market

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

10 1/1 A WONDERFUL four-bedroom house in New Cumnock has recently been added to the market. The property, on Connel Park, comes with an incredibly spacious garden, fully fitted garden room and views of the Ayrshire countryside. On sale for a price of £195,000, the home is split over two storeys and also comes with two bathrooms. All of the bedrooms are full of natural light, and the kitchen/dining area has a pleasant view out into the back garden.
9CC Group showcases work on European stage at Copenhagen conference

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

9CC Group’s chief operating officer Stephen McCarron speaking at a past event. (Image: 9CC Group) A CUMNOCK and Doon Valley blueprint aimed at helping communities benefit from wind farm developments has been showcased on a European stage. The 9CC Group were invited to the WindEurope conference in Denmark to share their model with major wind farm developers. Representatives from right across Europe attended the event.
Catrine teen performs starring role in sell-out Shrek Jnr show

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Madison had a starring role in the play. (Image: Submitted) A TEENAGER from Catrine says she got the best birthday present she could have wished for which led to her starring in a Shrek play. Robert Burns Academy pupil Madison Morrison excelled in the role of Lord Farquaad in the Shrek Jnr The Musical over the weekend. The show, organised by Encore Star Academy, ran for four jam-packed evenings from Wednesday, April 23 until Saturday, April 26.
Kelloholm nursery praised for youngster support in watchdog report

1 week ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

The report focused on Kelloholm nursery. (Image: Street view) KELLOHOLM Nursery has been praised for its "welcoming, supporting partnership" in its latest watchdog report. The Care Inspectorate published the findings of a report that centred around the facility run by Dumfries and Galloway Council. When grading four key areas, the facilities leadership was described as 'adequate', while staff team, setting, and care, play and learning were given 'good' ratings.
Plans for home on outskirts of Mauchline refused by planning chiefs

2 weeks ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

The proposals has been refused. (Image: Street view) PLANS for a new home on the outskirts of Mauchline have been turned down by planning chiefs. The application, submitted to East Ayrshire Council on behalf of Mr Thomas Mayer, aimed for a new home to be built on vacant land adjacent to Dahoam. According to the application, the house would be built within the existing garden of the current builds, therefore not detracting from any current green space.