Talk of the town from our social media

Our front page told of angry residents who hit out against a paedophile housed beside a primary school in Ayr.

Vigilantes smashed windows in the sex offender’s flat in Dalmilling, sparking panic in the community.

Sandra Murphy said: “There’s people on the housing list for years and they can give houses out to this type of person - totally wrong.”

Nancy Ovenstone said: “The Council just don’t care where they dump horrible people.”

Rita Nicol Barr commented: “I can’t blame the residents. Who wants them in your community waiting and watching for a child to let their guard down?”

And Liz Neally said: “It’s disgraceful letting these monsters back near schools and play parks.”

●We told of Cumnock Community Council backing a campaign to save a vital chemotherapy service in Ayr.

Audrey Anne Short said: “The changes made at Ayr hospital is shocking and not fair on patients or the staff.”

Lisa Murphy commented: “Station 15 provides the best service ever. Why are they doing this?”

Jackie Mezzetti Scott said: “I had my chemo there and my hubby too (twice). It is the most amazing place and the staff are second to none. Moving it would be a BIG mistake.”

●Wicked vandals destroyed trees at a popular beauty spot in Maybole.

Thomas Merry said: “Disgusting. What satisfaction is there in doing that?

“They try and make places look good and presentable for the community and some brainless cretins do this!

“It makes my blood boil. Absolutely no respect.”

Sarah Bradley added: “Just why? No need for it.”

Duane Roger questioned if it was due to the winds.

He said: “Didn’t you just have high winds in that area? From the picture it just looks like wind damage.”

But concerned resident Robert Dalgleish replied: “This was last week before the winds.”

●Two female thieves had been put behind bars for robbing a pensioner.

Anne Gordon said their jail sentence was “not long enough.”

Jamie Crichton added: “Horrible robbing anyone, never mind vulnerable pensioners.”

●Emotional tributes poured in for a popular football coach.

Ayr Boswell Boys Club John Rowan passed away after the dad-of-three lost his brave battle with cancer.

Alister Mckenzie said: “So sad for such a talented young man. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Taken far too soon.”

Emma Robertson added: “Sleep tight John. You’ll be sorely missed.”