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Man who threatened to set ex's home on fire is given final chance to avoid jail
A MAN who repeatedly hurled threats and abuse towards his ex-partner and told her he'd set her home on fire has been given one final chance to accept his culpability and avoid jail. A sheriff slammed John McKellar for his attitude after the 35-
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North Ayrshire man given chance to kick offending habit despite sheriff's concerns
A NORTH Ayrshire man who committed a string of offences across the area has been spared jail and given a chance to kick his habits. Jamesy Donnelly appeared for sentencing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to seven separate charges
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Looking back: The best Herald pics and stories from July 2004
This week, we look back at the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald's top photos and stories from July 2004. Do you remember these stories from 20 years ago this week? Father Lynch (Image: Newsquest) The Three Towns were left in a state of shock
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The Ardrossman: Who was the forgotten naval hero honoured on Ardrossan prom?
Wandering along the Ardrossan promenade, I stopped at the old war memorial which is in the shape of a Celtic cross. Carved into the cross are prominent Scottish figures. The top panel shows Saint Columba, who brought Christianity to Scotland, while
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Katy Clark MSP: A Labour Government at last after years of brutal austerity
Change. That’s what Labour promised when campaigning in last week’s General Election. After 14 years of brutal Tory austerity and decline, the country finally has a Labour government. Here in Scotland, the party has won back many of the seats