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North Ayrshire parents benefit from childcare initiative

Ten parents across North Ayrshire are already benefiting from a new Scottish Government childcare initiative designed to help families overcome barriers to employment, education and training. The Scottish Childcare Fund is a £15 million, single-year initiative delivered locally by The Lennox Partnership. Eligible parents can access up to 20 hours of fully funded childcare per week for a period of up to 12 weeks, helping to reduce financial pressure while taking steps towards employment or education opportunities. The support has […]

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SeAscape celebrate double award wins

Ayr-based homelessness charity SeAscape is celebrating after securing two awards at the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards. The organisation was named winner in the Health and Social Care category in recognition of its work supporting communities and improving lives across Ayrshire. Beverly Campbell, a member of the charity's team, also received the Employee Champion Award for her dedication and contribution. SeAscape operates several initiatives aimed at helping people build stable lives and stronger community connections.

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£750k padel club set for Ayr

Ayr United's Somerset Park is set to become home to a new £750,000 padel club, following a partnership between the football club and Soul Padel. The development will include four covered courts, alongside a clubhouse and facilities, with work already underway by Fife-based DOE Sport. The new venue is expected to open in early spring 2027 and will become Soul Padel's second Scottish location. Around 10 jobs are expected to be created through the investment.

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Palace Theatre refurb could push regeneration costs beyond £44 million

The cost of East Ayrshire Council's Cultural Kilmarnock regeneration project, including the refurbishment of Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre, could increase by more than £10 million. The project was originally approved with a budget of £34 million, but council officials now expect the final expenditure to exceed £44.2 million. The precise figure remains uncertain, with a combination of earlier contract decisions, hidden building defects discovered during construction and changes to the original scope of work contributing to the financial pressures. Depute Chief […]

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Whiteleys festive single brings community together

An Ayrshire community project is preparing to launch a Christmas charity single in aid of Whiteleys Retreat, Kindness is Everything, the festive song written by Prestwick musician Scott Nicol, brought musicians, young people and choir members together from across the community to record the track. The group became known as The Sunshine Collective as Colin Hyslop Photography helped produce the accompanying music video, filmed at Venue 38 in Ayr, with production support from Sam Gallacher at EssGee Studios. The official […]

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South Ayrshire Council apologise after beach car park left closed

South Ayrshire Council has apologised after drivers were unable to access Blackburn Car Park at Ayr beach on Sunday morning, despite it being scheduled to open. The car park is now subject to daily closures between 6.30pm and 7am as part of enhanced security measures aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour. However, members of the public reported on social media that the barriers were still closed hours after the scheduled opening time. A council spokesperson said the opening had been overlooked […]

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South Ayrshire drivers face road restrictions

Drivers across South Ayrshire are being advised to plan ahead, with roadworks, utility works and temporary traffic restrictions affecting routes from yesterday (Tuesday 3 November) and Tuesday 10 November. Disruption is expected in areas including Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Tarbolton, Girvan, Maybole, Dundonald and Symington. Works include utility activity on Seabank Road in Prestwick, construction-related works on Saltburn Road in Troon, and roadworks on the B742 at Annbank and the B744 at Tarbolton. Several roads in Ayr and Girvan are also […]

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North Ayrshire workplace injuries stats revealed

North Ayrshire has been ranked second worst in Scotland for non-fatal workplace injuries, according to figures published by the Health and Safety Executive. The area recorded a rate of 397 injuries per 100,000 workers, compared with the Scottish average of 234. The figures also show that North Ayrshire’s rate of fatal workplace accidents is more than double the national average. Darrell Kaye, a partner at Digby Brown Solicitors in Ayr, said the findings raised serious concerns about whether workplace safety […]

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Vikingar Café wins national award

Vikingar Café in Largs has won the Best Attraction Café title at the National Scotland Business Awards. The café, which is operated by KA Leisure, was announced as the national winner after previously taking the regional title at the Ayrshire Business Awards earlier this year. That regional success secured the venue a place in the national finals. The organisation said the award recognised the hard work and dedication of staff, alongside the backing of customers who voted for and supported […]

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