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TASS Thistle FC has boys' and girls' teams at several age groups

Three Towns football club set to strike deal with council for ownership of ground
A long-established local football club is set to be handed a major boost this week by securing ownership of its own ground.

Winton chairman Pat Breen (right) and secretary Bobby Macnamara (left) with departing Donald Reid (middle).

Winton pay tribute to departing treasurer at sell-out sportspersons’ dinner

Greg Kean wheels away in celebration after levelling the match. Credit: Irvine Vics

Saltcoats Victoria burst bubble of history making striker in derby day comeback

Ardrossan Winton Rovers Girls u14s

Winton girls make a little bit of history with unbeaten league title win

Billy Gilmour, brother Harvey and dad Billy senior join the Grey Dippers as they head to the water

Food bank fund-raising legends joined by Scotland international football star

Ardeer Thistle’s new captain Marc Wardrope is “buzzing” to be taking on the role

football Ardeer Thistle's new captain ready to kick on as side hit form

A tribute to former Ardrossan Accies player Euan Thomson in the match programme for Scotland versus New Zealand.

Late Ardrossan Academicals player remembered in Scotland rugby matchday programme

The competition will be held at Kilwinning Community Sports Club (main pic) and league winners will have a chance to win a team trip to Benidorm (inset)

Still vacancies in Kilwinning six-a-side league with chance to win a trip to Benidorm

Boxer Mark Harkins shows off his gold medal

Talented Saltcoats boxer, 14, wins gold in his first championship

Ben Doak in action for Liverpool's youth side

'Special week' continues for Dalry teen as he signs professional contract

Ben Doak takes on Derby County's Louie Sibley.

From Dalry to Anfield: talented Ayrshire teen makes senior debut for Liverpool

Michael Howie was unveiled as a Kilbirnie Ladeside player last night, November 3.

Ardeer Thistle captain departs as he secures move to top Ayrshire side

Ardeer Thistle manager Sean Kenney as his interview was interrupted. Credit: Ardeer Thistle

football Ardeer Thistle beat Glasgow United to end run of seven matches without a win

Ardrossan Winton Rovers have paid tribute to club stalwart Neil Carnegie.

Ardrossan Winton Rovers pay tribute following passing of club legend 'Scoop'

Bryan Gossman was well known by many in the local community.

Locals pay tribute to Scottish Rugby international and 'true gentleman'

The Scottish under 23 team celebrate with the trophy following their triumph.

Stevenston pair become pool world champions as Scotland win in France

Ardrossan Winton Rovers attacker Blair Docherty. Credit: Kevin Ramage

football Ardrossan Winton Rovers send out statement as they move to top of the table

Saltcoats Victoria coach Fraser Gunn

football Saltcoats Vics coach hopes first league win can be turning point for side this season

Pictured (l-r) are: Councillor Stewart Ferguson, Accies' membership secretary Allan Merry, club president Dougie Tyler, CAMRA regional rirector Stuart McMahon, Kenneth Gibson MSP and Patricia Gibson MP.

Ale and hearty: Ardrossan Accies celebrate regional triumph at CAMRA awards

Sam Crozier is presented his trophy by Ayrshire Golf Association President Scott Gilchrist at the end of his match.

West Kilbride’s Sam Crozier wins Ayrshire junior golf's most coveted prize

There will be no ScotRail services in Ayrshire on Saturday, October 29

ScotRail confirms Ayrshire train cancellations as strike action continues

Nailbiting table tennis opener goes down to the wire for NATTC

Isle of Arran AFC in action over on the mainland, at Ardeer Thistle's park in Stevenston. Credit: Isle of Arran AFC

'Sad times' as Arran's first mainland league football team folds

IMC boxing fundraiser

Fund-raising: IMC Project boxing show is a knockout

Harvies curling

IN PICTURES: Curlers have a n-ice time at 'come and try' event at Harvies

Some of those involved with the club after their 2021 collection.

Ardrossan Winton Rovers to hold food bank donation drive at this Saturday's game

Swimming and skating sessions will be free of charge at selected times during the October holidays.

KA Leisure offer free swimming and skating sessions for kids during October holidays

Saltcoats jockey Rab Havlin.

Exclusive Saltcoats jockey Rab Havlin 'humbled' by response to ending 31 year wait for group one win

The facilities previously on offer in the fitness suite before it closed.

West Kilbride villagers delighted as fitness suite return date is confirmed

Ardeer Thistle's first team alongside the new youth teams - with the exception of their under 20 side

'The start of something great' as Ardeer Thistle launch youth academy

The sports hall at St Matthew's Academy will host Paralympic and Strictly star Will Bayley (inset). Credit: Street View/John Walton/PA Wire

Gold medallist and Strictly star to take part in event at St Matthew's Academy

Former Irvine Meadow and Kilbirnie Ladeside footballer Gavin Stokes, 30, died in a car crash on Saturday, October 8

Former Kilbirnie Ladeside and Irvine Meadow player, 30, dies in car crash

The Windy Ha in Saltcoats will host the Q&A session

Saltcoats pub to host Q&A session with former Rangers and Scotland legend

Buffs in action at Barrfields.

football No away day blues for Buffs as side secure 2-0 win at Largs

Ardeer Thistle boss Sean Kenney

football Ardeer Thistle boss urges team to get back to winning ways after weekend defeat

Tony Adams turned up to under 10s events with a fake ID [Picture: Charlie Gilmour]

Sheriff court Serial charlatan ordered ‘to be honest’ after turning up at boys football games with fake ID

The club's former chairman Colin Boyd

Kilwinning Sports Club to receive £55,000 for new tennis court

Ardrossan Winton Rovers Football Club. All photos: Charlie Gilmour

in pictures Young players learn the beautiful game at Ardrossan Winton Rovers

Moorpark Golf Club winners

Unique double for Stevenston’s Moorpark golfers in Ayrshire team tournaments

West Kilbride Golf Club junior golf team

West Kilbride Golf Club juniors triumph in nail-biter to claim first title in over a decade

There was plenty of entertainment and prizes to be won at the Ardeer Thistle Stadium

Fund-raising football match helps two battling kids as pot hits £4,000

From left: Author George McGrattan, Winton chairman Pat Breen and Seahorse Bookstore owner Gordon Murray

Book detailing the official history of Ardrossan Winton Rovers launched to mark 120th anniversary

Andy Donaldson swims into the beautiful sunrise as he swims across the North Channel.

Marathon swimmer from West Kilbride overcomes 'butt-cheek' cramp to cross North Channel

Aaron Cullen alongside the three other boxers who reached the semi final stage of the 40th Golden Gloves of Vojvodina Youth Tournament. Credit: Boxing Scotland

Kilbirnie boxer ready for the world championships after more global success

Heavy police presence responded to the violent scenes after Ladeside's match away to Glasgow Perthshire on Saturday, September 24 (main pic). A man lies injured at the scene (inset).

Kilbirnie Ladeside board threaten to pull club out of league after fan disorder

Come and try curling

Ardrossan club to host 'come and try curling' event in bid to attract new members

Emily Shearer returned to competition in Perth to claim bronze for her floor routine.

Injuries can’t keep Beith gymnast down as Emily claims comeback medal

Ardeer Thistle’s Reece Lapham kicks a water bottle on the sideline after seeing red in the final minutes of the match versus Greenock. Credit: Saltire Digital Media

Ardeer boss refuses to blame red cards for Greenock defeat as 'better team' won

Credit: Paul Crankshaw

football Buffs boss buzzing after Scottish Cup comeback against Tranent

A new CrossFit gym in North Ayrshire has opened in Dalry

New CrossFit gym opens in Dalry

Kilbirnie Ladeside fans are hoping the fund-raiser can help get Johnny Burns, inset, back to watching the Valefield Park side

Fund-raiser to help Kilbirnie ‘local legend’ watch favourite football team again

The athletes in action

Athletics club’s U15s win title and break Scottish 4x300m record

William MacLaren was a keen basketball player and coach at the Ayrshire Tornadoes.

Tributes pour in for late local basketball star following sudden passing

Sean Markus Clifford (inset) sparked debate with his tweet about Ange Postecoglou's (main pic) links to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Stevenston sports journalist sparks debate with Celtic 'bigger job than Brighton' claim