Kevin Dyson

Stories by Kevin Dyson

Below are recent stories by Kevin Dyson

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 10:21

  DRINK DRIVER SMASHED INTO TRAFFIC LIGHTS

  A CAR mechanic who drunkenly smashed his vehicle into a set of traffic lights is having to fork out for the damage he caused. Bryan Boylan, of Hillcrest Place, Kilwinning was almost three times the limit when he crashed into a set of temporary lights last month.

• Published: 26 Feb 2010 16:06

  'DRAGGED' MUM-TO-BE

  A MAN has been accused of injuring his pregnant partner after speeding off while she was halfway in his car. Colin James Graham, 21, is reported to have driven off while his pregnant partner Heather Campbell was only partially inside the vehicle, holding on to both the car itself and to Graham.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 10:08

  TEEN DENIES SPITTING ON POLICEMEN'S FACES

  A SPRINGSIDE teen has been accused of attacking a man at a Dreghorn pub - and spitting in the faces of others, including two police officers.

• Published: 19 Feb 2010 15:46

  MY BLOODY VALENTINE

  AN IRVINE man thought he had bought the perfect gift to make his wife's Valentine's Day a wee bit special when he picked up a cute teddy bear. But instead of firing cupid's arrows, Rodger Walker's present ended up stabbing his wife's hand with a sharp three-inch needle which had been left stuck to its paw.

• Published: 19 Feb 2010 15:44

  PAIR'S BROKE INTO DUMP FOR TV REMOTE IN MIDDLE OF NIGHT

  TWO men sparked a considerable police operation - including dog handlers - when they decided to go looking for a TV remote control in the middle of the night. Brian Almond, 43, and Kevin Murphy, 48, had decided that they needed to get the remote control for a television. Unfortunately for the pair, they decided to go check the Irvine council amenity site as they drove past it in the middle of the night.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 10:03

  THREAT TO IRVINE SCHOOLS

  FUTURE plans for a new school in Broomlands and Bourtreehill could indicate where council bosses are looking for school closures. Projects mooted for 2011-2013 would see a new school in the area and an extension to Castlepark Primary.

• Published: 10 Feb 2010 10:02

  THERE MAY BE TROUBLE AHEAD

  CASH strapped council bosses could look to close Irvine schools and community centres in a bid to make ends meet. But councillors will not be forced to make these tough decisions at this week's budget - as the council enters one of the most difficult periods in its history.

• Last updated: 4 Feb 2010 14:46

  DRUNK GRITTER TOOK CAR AFTER LOSING TAXI PLACE

  A DRUNK Irvine road gritter got into his car after losing his place in a taxi queue when a fight broke out.

• Last updated: 3 Feb 2010 12:22

  'WILD' DRIVER LIED TO POLICE

  AN IRVINE man caused chaos by driving his car wildly and smashing into another car - then later tried to tell police officers his car had been stolen. Roger Seymour, of Rosebank Gardens, had maintained a plea of not guilty to a series of charges, but was found guilty off all five at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

• Published: 2 Feb 2010 16:00

  MAN DENIES TRYING TO ENTICE GIRL INTO CAR

  A MAN has denied trying to lure a young girl into his car in Irvine. Mohammed Imran Ellahi, 29, is charged with attempting to entice the girl, then aged 15, into his car in Livingstone Terrace, placing her in a state of fear and alarm.

• Published: 27 Jan 2010 10:50

  Teen 'didn't care' if Irish slur was racist

  A TEENAGE girl launched a tirade of racist abuse at a policeman - then told officers she didn't care if she was racist.

• Last updated: 27 Jan 2010 10:40

  HOMETOWN TERROR FOR COMIC BILLY

  IRVINE comic Billy Kirkwood has admitted that playing before a hometown crowd leaves him terrified. The 30-year-old had a fantastic 2009 - performing in the US, becoming the official weekend MC at the Stand Comedy Club and warming up 2000 Santas at the Edinburgh Fun Run. And despite hosting Sidesplitters Comedy Club at the HAC, Billy told the Times that the thought of performing a preview of his upcoming Glasgow Comedy Festival show left him with sweaty palms.

• Last updated: 19 Jan 2010 15:08

  DRINK DRIVER HITS PREGNANT WOMAN IN SMASH

  A WOMAN injured in a smash with a drunk Irvine driver only found out she was pregnant after being treated at hospital.

• Published: 15 Jan 2010 15:28

  SHAMED COUNCILLOR BANNED FROM THE ROADS

  A KILWINNING councillor banned from the roads for two-and-a-half years after refusing to give police a breath sample could be forced to resign. Ryan Oldfather, 26, was also fined £1100 after admitting careless driving by crashing into a lamppost.

• Published: 15 Jan 2010 14:32

  MP TAKES DRUGS BATTLE TO THE TOP

  IRVINE politician Brian Donohoe will have talks with Prime Minister Gordon Brown this week aimed at securing assurances over the production of heroin in Afghanistan, and the problems the drug causes in Irvine and Kilwinning.

• Published: 13 Jan 2010 10:32

  'COUNCIL DIDN'T SHOW TRUE GRIT'

  AN IRVINE councillor has blasted the council over its failure to keep Irvine town centre clear of ice over the past month. Councillor Matt Brown hit out at the state of pavements and footpaths in the town over the busy festive period - claiming that the normal practice of getting groundsmen to clear pavements didn't take place until it was too late.

• Published: 12 Jan 2010 16:09

  MIKEY IS SNAPPED UP BY THE SNP

  KILWINNING reality TV star and would-be MP Mikey Hughes has shown he is committed to getting himself on the political ladder - by joining the SNP.

• Published: 12 Jan 2010 16:06

  COFFEE DRIVE TURNED INTO NIGHTMARE

  AN IRVINE man who was persuaded by his tipsy friend to take his car to get some coffee ended up having a nightmare - as he was caught by police with no licence, insurance AND cannabis in his pockets.

• Published: 23 Dec 2009 14:07

  Woman saved addict sister's life

  A WOMAN saved her drug addict sister's life after she suffered a suspected heroin overdose.

• Last updated: 15 Dec 2009 14:49

  CONCERN FOR NAC MONEY IN ICELAND

  THERE is growing concern among councils after the collapsed Iceland bank which held £10m of North Ayrshire money refused to give priority to repaying local authorities.

• Published: 9 Dec 2009 14:00

  'TOUR OF SCOTLAND' FRAUDSTER STILL TO PAY BACK £130k

  A SERIAL fraudster who embezzled £130,000 from an Irvine firm will have to explain why he has failed to pay a penny back to them. Accountant Robin Sim Jenkins, a prisoner at Bowhouse jail, admitted scamming his employers at Plastic Mouldings Ltd, Ailsa Road, between April 2000 and February 2006 to the tune of £130,000.

• Published: 30 Nov 2009 12:02

  Depression is back to haunt the Flying Scotsman

  IRVINE cycling legend Graeme Obree's dream of landing a third world record has hit the skids through the combination of an unsuitable bike and the return of debilitating depression.

• Published: 17 Nov 2009 16:33

  MIKEY VOWS TO MAKE IT TO WESTMINSTER

  KILWINNING TV star Mikey Hughes has vowed to make it Westminster within the next five years - despite the result in last week's Glasgow North East by-election.

• Published: 17 Nov 2009 16:30

  MAGNUM REPLACEMENT TO BE DELAYED?

  WORK on a replacement for the Magnum is set to be delayed as the council juggles its spending over the next three years.

• Published: 28 Oct 2009 10:31

  Meadow unite to face cash crisis

  IRVINE Meadow fans, players and management have rallied round the club in one of the momentous weeks in its long history.

• Published: 27 Oct 2009 16:07

  National Conversation is a "scandal" says MP

  THE FORTHCOMING arrival in Ayrshire of the SNP's 'National Conversation' on the issue of independence has been rubbished as a 'scandalous waste' of taxpayers' cash by MP Brian Donohoe. But his nationalist opponent in next year's General Election has decried Labour's own consitutional review - which refuses to countenance independence - as a 'closed shop' and has called on Mr Donohoe to speak at the Ayrshire event.

• Published: 22 Oct 2009 12:14

  Bjorn Again are the ultimate tribute act

  THEY'VE played at Glastonbury, done private shows for the likes of Bill Gates and are more than just a tribute act. Now you have the chance to catch the famous Bjorn Again in action in Ayrshire.

• Published: 13 Oct 2009 16:43

  THIS JOB GETS ME UP IN THE MORNING

  THE NEW Chief Executive of North Ayrshire Council has dismissed the idea that she shouldn't have taken the job at a time of economic turmoil.

• Published: 30 Sep 2009 10:27

  Drunk mall cyclist crashed into OAP

  A DRUNK cyclist knocked down a frail zimmer-bound pensioner as he sped through an Irvine shopping centre - then scarpered as an angry crowd gathered.

• Published: 23 Sep 2009 11:19

  ANGRY MEADOW FANS DENY U-TURN

  IRVINE Meadow fans have reacted angrily to reports that they performed a u-turn by giving the green light to plans to move from Meadow Park.