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Loch Doon water safety awareness training
246 children and young people from seven primary schools and Doon Academy have taken part in the annual outdoor water safety day at Loch Doon. Across Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regularly respond to emergency calls from people who have witnessed someone getting into difficulty in open water and tragically, Water Safety Scotland have reported 39 accidental water-related deaths in Scotland in 2025, with the highest number of fatalities taking place in August. To ensure our...
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Planning Leaders Gather in Ayr to Shape "The Future of Planning" at National Conference
Senior planning professionals and built environment experts from across Scotland and beyond gathered in Ayr on Thursday 4 June 2026 for the annual Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS) Conference. Held at the University of the West of Scotland's Ayr Campus, the conference brought together leaders from local authorities, national organisations, and industry to explore how planning can respond to some of Scotland's most pressing challenges. Some of the topics discussed included housing delivery,...
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5G Innovation region project places Ayrshire at heart of digital transformation
Ayrshire is in a strong position to sustain long-term digital growth, economic resilience and competitiveness thanks to their participation in the 5G Innovation Project. The region received £4.4million from the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) team in 2024 to become one of ten 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) across the UK. And a report, commissioned to assess the impact of the 5G Innovation Region Project, says the funding and support has positioned...
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From Prestwick to the USA: David Quinn’s New Scotland Anthem Set for Take-Off🏴
From Prestwick to the USA: David Quinn’s New Scotland Anthem Set for Take-Off Many people across Ayrshire will remember David Quinn from his days at Elliott’s in Prestwick, where he built up a loyal following through his DJ skills and larger-than-life personality. Now David is hoping to get Scotland supporters singing with a new football anthem called Scotland Party in the USA. The track was created with lyricist Simon Corbett, who flew to London to work with David on the song over two days....
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Ayrshire Football Teams Invited to Apply for Specsavers’ Best Worst Team Series
Grassroots football clubs across Ayrshire are being given the chance to star in a national football series as Specsavers launches its search for the next team to feature in the latest season of its popular Best Worst Team programme. The initiative, now entering its fifth season, is looking for a struggling amateur side to receive expert support and guidance from some of the biggest names in football in a bid to transform their fortunes on and off the pitch. The campaign follows the remarkable...
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