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A fuming Ayrshire bar boss has been left counting the costs after his pub was broken into for the second time in as many weeks.

An Ayrshire pub boss admits rising costs are becoming tougher to take for businesses.

Kilmarnock residents Mikey Lennon and Gareth Kelly took over The Kings Arms in Fenwick at the start of March 2020 just as Covid hit.Undeterred, the duo forged ahead with their plans to transform the unloved, little-used local into a quality, food-serving outlet.As the nation went into lockdown, Mikey and Gareth embarked on a £30,000 refurbishment of the historic 18th century inn.Realising the pub had no income and keen to see it thrive, residents pitched in, donating their time to decorate, redo the lighting and revamp the garden, making it one of the biggest in the area.The Kings Arms’ cosy new-look, 120-seater garden and gastro menu put the local on the map when pubs reopened in July.By the time it had to close in October, it had become

A Kilmarnock pub boss fears that the coronavirus could spell the end for a number of popular venues.

A Kilmarnock dad-of-three was given the fright of his life when he came downstairs to find a drunk stranger fast asleep on his couch.