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Second teenager charged in Kilwinning murder investigation
A SECOND teenager has now been charged following the death of John Taylor in Kilwinning earlier this month. We reported on Wednesday morning that a 19-year-old male had been arrested in connection with the death - the fourth arrest of Police Scotland's
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Clumsy Ardrossan crook who stole jar of coins from break-in jailed
A CLUMSY crook who stole a jar of coins during a break-in and was later foiled by police has been jailed. Earlier this month, it was reported that Ardrossan thief Gareth Higgins was caught just metres from the scene of his crime in West Kilbride
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Beith sex offender's hoard of sick images included babies as young as one
A BEITH man who was found with over 100 indecent images of children is awaiting his fate. Gordon Hume's hoard of sick images included the exploitation of babies as young as one, procurator fiscal depute Alasdair Millar told Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
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New nail salon becomes second to open in Saltcoats town centre this week
A NEW business opened its doors in Saltcoats town centre on Wednesday, October 30. Sky Nails and Spa is now operating at the former BrightHouse premises on Dockhead Street. It is the second nail salon to open in the area this week, after Regal
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Men caught exchanging more than £122k of dirty cash in JD Sports bag
A BEITH criminal was caught exchanging more than £120,000 of dirty cash with another man while under police surveillance. Terry Williamson, 40, and James Jackson, 66, were spotted doing the handover in Dundee on October 13, 2022. Glasgow Sheriff
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Albanian trio jailed following raid of £1 million cannabis farm in Stevenston
THREE Albanian men have been jailed following the raid of a £1 million cannabis farm in Stevenston. Ruzhdi Bulku, 37, Mario Hasmuca, 28, and Adelajd Osmanaj, 26, were all sentenced to four years imprisonment by Judge Alistair Watson when they appeared
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Taxi driver refused licence after points for speeding and falling asleep at wheel
A KILWINNING cabbie who accumulated nine penalty points on his licence after speeding twice on the same night and falling asleep at the wheel has had his taxi licence renewal application refused. A letter, signed by Ayrshire Police Division's Chief
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Further arrest made as police continue murder probe following Kilwinning death
A FOURTH arrest has been made as part of a murder probe following the death of a man in Kilwinning. Police confirmed this morning (Wednesday, October 30) that a 19-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the death of John Taylor.
