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An Ayr father of three has launched a fundraising appeal after being diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer at the age of 35. John Robertson, who lives in Ayr with his wife Nicole and their three children, Jorja, 15, Paris-Cole, 8, and Clay-Ty, 4, shared his story on a GoFundMe page in the hope of raising money for private treatment and clinical trials. John said he first began experiencing difficulty swallowing in February this year, with food regularly becoming stuck. Over the following...

North Ayrshire Council has reached a historic milestone in its ambitions to provide high-quality, affordable homes for local families. The keys to the 1,000th home built since 2014 under the Council’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan have been officially handed over to a delighted resident. This landmark achievement came as the first tenants started moving into the brand-new development of 50 modern, energy-efficient homes built on the site of the old Garnock Academy in Kilbirnie. In common...

The Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high‑quality roads and transportation services across South Ayrshire, despite the significant financial pressures facing local government. The newly published 2026-2027 Service Plan highlights how ARA continues to protect frontline services, improve critical infrastructure, and secure unprecedented levels of external investment. ARA has secured a staggering £21.8 million in confirmed external funding for South...

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Douglas Reid popped into The Killie Community Hub to congratulate Scott Montgomery, Hub Operations Lead on being named Employee of the Year at the recent Scottish Charity Awards. Scott won the prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to The Killie Community and the people of East Ayrshire. Scott had begun as a participant with The Killie Community after he tragically lost his son, Ben. His extraordinary journey is an example of how just one...