Aberlour Options Ayrshire praised in Care Inspectorate report

A children’s daycare service in Ayr has received positive feedback following a recent inspection by the Care Inspectorate. Aberlour Options Ayrshire Day Care of Children, based in Mosshill Industrial Estate, was rated ‘good’ across all four quality indicators. Inspectors found that children were “happy, settled and content” within a calm and nurturing environment, with improved learning spaces since the previous inspection. The report also highlighted strong staff interactions and opportunities for play and development, while recommending some procedural improvements, including […]

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Troon roads “neglected” says councillor Craig Mackay

Concerns have been raised over the condition of roads in Troon after no resurfacing projects were approved for the area in the latest round of South Ayrshire Council upgrades. SNP councillor Craig Mackay criticised the decision, claiming the town’s streets are being “forgotten about.” The criticism comes despite ongoing investment in road improvements across the wider region. Data shows that more than 6,000 potholes have been reported in South Ayrshire over the past four years, with numbers peaking in 2024. […]

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Met Office warns of rain after UK heat spike

Temperatures reached as high as 25.4 degrees in parts of the UK on Friday, including Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens, making some areas hotter than Tenerife. The warm spell follows a drier and warmer than average April across much of the country. However, the Met Office has warned that the sunshine will be short-lived. Heavy rain is expected to move in from the south over the weekend, bringing unsettled conditions across the UK. Conditions are expected to improve slightly by […]

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CMA says fuel price rises driven by oil costs

Fuel prices across the UK are rising again, and a new report from the Competition and Markets Authority says it’s being driven by global oil costs, not retailers increasing profits. The watchdog says prices have jumped since the Middle East conflict began on February 28, with petrol up around 24p a litre. Drivers here in Ayrshire are being urged to shop around, with potential savings of up to £9 a tank depending on where you fill up.

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All-Ayrshire cup final beckons

Auchinleck Talbot and Troon will lock horns this Sunday in the West of Scotland League Cup Final, four days on from their latest league meeting. The Premier Division sides drew 1-1 on Wednesday evening at Beechwood Park with both sides now preparing to do battle for silverware at Broadwood Stadium this Sunday. Talbot captain Neill McPherson headed a late leveller to cancel out Lewis Lovering's goal for the Seasiders, with the first of this double header finishing level. Following the […]

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Ayrshire groups praise Kiltwalk efforts

Groups around Ayrshire have praised each others' efforts for the amount of money raised as a result of last weekends Kiltwalk in Glasgow. The event, where 20,000 strollers embarked on the route from Clydebank or Glasgow Green to Balloch, saw over £4 million raised for thousands for charities in Scotland. With some of the nation biggest charities such as Beatson Cancer Charity and Glasgow Children's Hospital registering over 1,000 walkers, "good-hearted heroes" from the smaller organisations in the region set […]

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Young people switch to buses as fuel prices soar

Rising fuel costs are changing how young people travel across Ayrshire, with many turning away from driving in favour of public transport. Stagecoach suggests more than half of young people in Scotland have already altered their commuting habits, as unleaded and diesel costs continue to climb. Buses are being seen as a more affordable and practical option, particularly for those eligible for the Scottish Government’s under-22s free bus travel scheme. The initiative is helping young people across Ayrshire access work, […]

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Sloan to reach managerial milestone

Auchinleck Talbot manager Tommy Sloan is to complete his 1000th game in charge at a West of Scotland Premier Division clash last night. The former Queen of the South and Stranraer striker, known affectionately as "Tucker", reaches the managerial milestone for the East Ayrshire club on Wednesday night when they face Renfrew at New Western Park. The Irvine-born boss, who had playing and coaching stints at Ayr United and Kilmarnock, takes to the dugout for this landmark having previously won […]

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Local love plea for Ayrshire

The people of Ayrshire are being encouraged to "build stronger communities" in a special week this summer to support local businesses. Scotland Loves Local Week 2026 is taking place between 13 June to 20 June, with Scotland's Towns Partnership championing the message in the region to "chose local". The partnership has made it clear of its vision to "raise the profile" of Scottish towns and places in this seven-day period. Shoppers will be given the opportunity to activate a gift […]

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