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Death of longest serving Ayrshire freelance
Neil Dryburgh, the former Ayr Advertiser reporter and longest serving freelance journalist in Ayrshire, has died. He was 75. Neil, who was originally from Greenlaw in the Borders, also wrote for the Sunday Post, the Daily Express in Glasgow and
Scottish titles team up for recruitment
A new recruitment website powered by some of Scotland’s biggest newspaper titles has gone online. scotcareers.co.uk will enable thousands of users to find their dream job at the click of a mouse. The new site will feature a wide range
Cancer claims life of editor
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Ayrshire Post editor Jim Robb, who has lost his battle with cancer. The 54-year-old was an experienced and well-respected journalist who colleagues have described as a “true professional”. Jim enjoyed a long and
Newsquest chief to retire
Jim Brown, non-executive chairman of Newsquest Media Group, will retire at the end of July following a long and distinguished career in the newspaper industry. Jim has been chairman of Newsquest Media Group since its formation in 1996, after he
Death of motoring writer
A writer who contributed motoring features to the Ayrshire Post has died. Raymond Lewis, (82), was a regular writer for the paper and his work also appeared in Top Gear magazine. Born and raised in Ayr, Mr Lewis joined the
Farewell to popular Robin after 26 years
Veteran Ayrshire Post photographer retires
Post pushing for Ayr to get city status
The Ayrshire Post is campaigning for the town of Ayr to gain city status in 2002. Joining forces with South Ayrshire Council, the newspaper is encouraging readers to rally round the City bid to try and beat off the challenge
Jim Brown awarded the CBE
Former Newsquest chairman Jim Brown has paid tribute to his former colleagues after being awarded the CBE in the New Year Honours. He was given the award for services to the regional newspaper industry, six months after retiring from a