Alasdair Malcolm: Last News

A much-loved town steeple missing for more than 10 years is finally set to return.

Council chiefs are being urged to restore a town's historic jewel to its former glory — once and for all.

Ayrshire's war hero cops.Alasdair Malcolm, who served as a South Ayrshire PC for 30 years, has honoured the fallen with his work.The commemorative book covers the history of the Ayrshire police war memorial and the individuals named on it.Some 21 officers are listed on the memorial, which sits within Ayr police station, after they fell in the two world wars.Alasdair, who joined Strathclyde Police at the age of 20, said: "I felt it was important to chart the history of the war memorial, remembering as it does the Ayrshire Constabulary and Kilmarnock Burgh Police forces who made the ultimate sacrifice."The book gives some background of policing by the two forces, and the Ayr Burgh Police force, during both conflicts.The Ayrshire Live app is

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterTwo Ayr United fans have used the Covid pandemic to provide another cash boost to their beloved club.Father and daughter, Alasdair and Karen Malcolm, came up with the idea of branded United face masks to keep supporters safe.Fans around the world snapped up 1000 of the must-have items, leading to a healthy donation to the club.The pair this week handed over £3659.64 of proceeds gained from the lockdown venture.Alasdair, 55, said: “We always thought the idea had merit but the response from all corners of the world was fantastic.“We sold everywhere from Canada and America to Australia and New Zealand.“It was just an idea to help out really...we