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North Ayrshire celebrates 1,000th new home

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...

Jul 3, 2026

Ayrshire Roads Alliance continues to deliver for South Ayrshire

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...

Jul 3, 2026

Scotland’s charity employee of the year!

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...

Jul 3, 2026

North Ayrshire to have their say on 20 mph speed limits

A public consultation has been launched to gather views on the recent introduction of 20mph speed limits across North Ayrshire. The North Ayrshire Council 20mph Public Consultation opened on Wednesday, July 1, and will remain available for eight weeks, closing on Wednesday, August 26. Residents, businesses and road users across all six North Ayrshire localities are being encouraged to share their experiences of the temporary speed restrictions. The consultation can be completed online at:...

Jul 2, 2026

Rad hotel group acquires prestigious lochgreen house hotel and spa in Troon

RAD Hotel Group has officially welcomed the prestigious 5-star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon into its growing collection of Scottish hotels. The acquisition marks a major milestone for the family-run hospitality group, bringing its portfolio to 10 hotels across Scotland. Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest luxury destinations, with a long-standing reputation for high-quality hospitality, elegant accommodation, fine dining and spa experiences. RAD...

Jul 1, 2026

Young Irvine pupils celebrate the joy of play at upgraded bourtreehill park

Children in Irvine have been celebrating the simple joy of playing outdoors as they enjoy the newly upgraded Bourtreehill Play Park. Pupils from St John Ogilvie Primary School say the Council-run play park, which is just a short walk from the school, has become a favourite place to run around, meet friends, play football and enjoy the outdoors. The park was revamped last summer to create a more exciting, welcoming and inclusive space for children of all ages and abilities. Improvements...

Jun 30, 2026

Captain ham brings world cup magic home to Ayrshire

Captain Ham Thanked for Bringing Ayrshire Daily News World Cup Coverage to Life in America Ayrshire Daily News has paid tribute to Captain Ham from Ayr after he helped bring the colour, noise and emotion of Scotland’s World Cup journey in America directly to followers back home. Acting as Ayrshire Daily News’ roving reporter during Scotland’s time in the United States, Captain Ham captured the atmosphere of the Tartan Army as thousands of fans travelled across America for what many have...

Jun 30, 2026

Robyn archibald crowned miss great britain Ayrshire 2026

Robyn Archibald has been crowned Miss Great Britain Ayrshire 2026, marking the beginning of an exciting year as she prepares to represent the region on the national stage. Robyn will now go forward to the Miss Great Britain national final, which is due to take place this October, where she will proudly fly the flag for Ayrshire. Her crowning has been warmly welcomed 9by organisers, supporters and sponsors, who have congratulated the new titleholder and wished her every success in the year...

Jun 28, 2026

Standby bye for lift off - RAF air tanker detachment will bring £ millions to Prestwick

By Doug Maclean – Aviation Editor It is a story that has been building for more than a year. The Ministry of Defence have hardly said a word, but Prestwick airport is about experience Project MACE and have a massive boost. The whole of South Ayrshire will benefit with an influx of Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel arriving on an 18 week detachment. Image - Eddie Wallace The UK has a fleet of 7 Air Tanker air to air refuelling aeroplanes. They are modified Airbus A330 Voyager aircraft, and their...

Jun 28, 2026

Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in b730 South Ayrshire crash

A 35-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a lorry on the B730 in South Ayrshire. Source: Submitted The collision happened at around 9am on Friday, 26 June, 2026, near the junction with the A719 at Fail to Tarbolton. Police said the crash involved a red Zontes ZT125 motorcycle and a black DAF lorry. Emergency services attended, but the motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The road remained closed for around 10 hours while...

Jun 27, 2026

Two women charged after drugs and cash seized in Kilmarnock raid

Police have arrested and charged two women after drugs and a significant quantity of cash were seized during a warrant at a property in Kilmarnock. Image Credit: Google Maps Officers from Kilmarnock’s Priority and Locality Policing Teams executed a search warrant at an address on Tourhill Road on Wednesday, 24 June. During the search, officers recovered a quantity of Class A and Class C drugs, along with what police described as a significant quantity of cash. A 51-year-old woman and a...

Jun 26, 2026

East Ayrshire farmer wins national sustainability award

East Ayrshire sheep farmer Cora Cooper has been recognised with a national award for her commitment to sustainable farming. Cora Cooper (centre) receiving her Sustainability Champion at the National Women In Agriculture awards. Ms Cooper, who runs a hill farm with her husband David, was named Sustainability Champion at the National Women in Agriculture awards ceremony in London. She is also vice chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) Scotland. The first-generation farmer raises...

Jun 26, 2026