Carrick Herald

People in Ayr are struggling for work
Long term unemployment in Ayr has tripled over the past two years as job seekers struggle to find jobs.
Published: 16:00 22nd May
Dog left at the side of the road couldn't be saved
A sick dog found left at the side of the road in Ayr has died.
Published: 09:42 22nd May
Digi display
A group of art students from the University of the West of Scotland are preparing for their end of term exhibition.
Published: 15:45 22nd May
Burns exhibition will boost funds
The next exhibition in the National Trust for Scotland's only programme of contemporary art will be a solo exhibition of work by Calum Colvin, one of Scotland's leading contemporary artists.
Published: 11:30 22nd May
Marie Curie lunch a big success
The annual Marie Curie Ayrshire Fundraising Group luncheon raised over £5,000 for the charity.
Published: 09:30 24th May
Win or bust for Maybole
FIRED-up Maybole Juniors assistant boss Peter Leonard is hoping his side's amazing record on the road will help them assure survival in the Super First Division on Saturday.
Published: 09:30 24th May
Teen is Scottish snooker champ
A talented teen has cued himself up for a battle against England and Wales after taking top spot in a Scottish snooker tournament.
Published: 12:30 23rd May
Maybole Gala is on!
Maybole Gala has not been cancelled and will definitely be held on Saturday, June 8, organisers revealed this week.
Published: 10:15 23rd May
Erskine delighted to be Charity Partner of the Ideal Home Show
This year Erskine is delighted to be charity partner to the fabulous Ideal Home Show at Glasgow's SECC from 24th - 27th May.
Published: 09:30 23rd May
Ayr schools event relay great
ORGANISERS had to pull out all the stops to ensure the South Ayrshire Primary Schools Athletics Relays meeting went ahead held last Monday at the Dam Park Stadium in Ayr but only after horrendous weather conditions tested them to the limit.
Published: 09:30 23rd May
Ayr schools event relay great
ORGANISERS had to pull out all the stops to ensure the South Ayrshire Primary Schools Athletics Relays meeting went ahead held last Monday at the Dam Park Stadium in Ayr but only after horrendous weather conditions tested them to the limit.
Published: 09:30 23rd May
Triple Delight for County Teams
BOTH of Ayrshire's county teams were victorious at the weekend as the second round of games in this season's Hamilton Trophy took place.
Published: 09:30 23rd May
Millen makes expected return
MARK Roberts has added his former team-mate Andy Millen to the Ayr United coaching staff for the current season, as we predicted last week.
Published: 09:30 22nd May
Troon ex-publicans fined for tax evasion
Former Troon pub owners have been fined more than £51,000 for deliberately not paying £78,000 in tax.
Published: 15:30 21st May
Pubs open their doors to teens
YOUNG people aged 16 and 17 will be allowed into pubs on their own, under plans approved this week.
Published: 13:30 21st May
Five ferries fundraiser
A big-hearted retail boss is cycling and ferrying his way around part of Scotland to raise money for a cause close to his heart.
Published: 13:00 21st May
Aly and Phil heading back to Ayr
Music legends Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have announced their return to Ayrshire as part of their summer tour.
Published: 11:30 21st May
Supporting rural communities
A new collaborative initiative will provide targeted help, support and funding to rural areas in Ayrshire.
Published: 10:12 21st May