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Andy Hamilton

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Journalist covering everything from crime, court and public affairs across the area. Based in Irvine and working across Ayrshire

Latest articles from Andy Hamilton

Man charged with brandishing wood with nail through it fails to appear in court

Ben Anderson pleaded guilty when he returned to Ayr Sheriff Court

Ben Anderson pleaded guilty when he returned to Ayr Sheriff Court

Sex offender in custody after bare-chested assault and carrying 'dagger'

Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr Sheriff Court

Man who spat blood into police officer's mouth claiming he had Hep C avoids jail

Sean Ahern appeared from custody at Ayr Sheriff Court

Sean Ahern appeared from custody at Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr thug smashed Buckfast bottle over man's head then cut another victim's face

Department of Work and Pensions Job Centre, Girvan

Department of Work and Pensions Job Centre, Girvan

Girvan woman denies claiming £5,833 disability benefits while not entitled

Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayr man accused of sexual assault and threatening behaviour faces trial next year

Prestwick Airport

Prestwick Airport

Woman accused of sex assaults on teens working in Prestwick Airport warehouse

Barbieston Terrace, Dalrymple

Barbieston Terrace, Dalrymple

Woman accused of repeatedly attacking man with 'scaffolding pin' in Dalrymple

Ayr man charged after allegedly chasing another man with sword in Troon

He's accused of causing fear and alarm on board a train to Prestwick Airport station

He's accused of causing fear and alarm on board a train to Prestwick Airport station

Teen accused of assaults and causing alarm at charity shop and on train