Doon Academy pupils raise £2k in sponsored walk

Almost 200 pupils from Doon Academy have raised £2,019 through a sponsored walk to Craigengillan Estate. The pupils took part despite wet weather, walking from the school to the estate and back. The gardens at Craigengillan Estate provided a place for pupils to take a break and have a snack before the return journey. The school thanked pupils, families and the wider community for their support, as well as the Craigengillan Estate in raising the money to help support school […]

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Legend MacPherson opens Irvine book festival

The 2026 Tidelines Book Festival has got underway at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine, with legendary broadcaster, journalist and author Archie Macpherson opening the festival. Macpherson spoke with writer and film-maker Margot McCuaig on Thursday 24 September, sharing stories from his long broadcasting career. He recalled covering major football matches, working with figures including Sir Alex Ferguson and Jock Stein, and his memories of Celtic’s European Cup victory in 1967, when Saltcoats-born Bobby Lennox was part of the winning […]

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South Ayrshire couple mark 60-year anniversary

A South Ayrshire couple are celebrating 60 years of marriage with family and friends. Thomas and Georgina Tait, who first met in their hometown of Ayr, marked their diamond wedding anniversary after six decades together. The couple married at the Good Shepherd Cathedral in Ayr and now have two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. South Ayrshire Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick visited them at home to mark the occasion and presented them with a bouquet on behalf of the council.

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Ayrshire weekend football roundup

Ayr United fell to a home defeat to league leaders Stenhousemuir as Auchinleck Talbot set the tone against their fierce rivals ahead of Friday's cup encounter. The Honest Men lost out 1-0 to Marvin Bartley's side, who march on with their astonishing start to the Championship campaign following promotion from League One with now-Ayr boss Gary Naysmith. A Sam Young header on the 20-minute mark was enough for the Warriors to go eight points clear at the league summit on […]

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Largs retirement complex evacuated after flooding

Residents at a retirement housing complex in Largs were forced from their homes after a major flooding incident led to an evacuation. North Ayrshire Council and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were involved following the incident at Homemount House on Wednesday which sparked further concerns over electrical safety. One resident described the chaotic scenes similar to the sight of "Niagra Falls" as the flooding forced people from the complex.

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CalMac announce cancellations due to adverse weather

CalMac has confirmed cancellations and timetable changes over the next three days due to adverse weather and strong winds. Tomorrow's 7am sailing from Troon has been cancelled following the MV Caledonian Isles sailing on Friday evening. MV Alfred sailings from Brodick from 12.05pm remain at heightened risk of disruption or cancellation, with the same warning in place for Sunday 27 September .

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Irvine’s Enzos added to top 40 takeaways list

Enzo’s in Irvine has been named among the top 40 fish and chip takeaways in the UK by the National Fish and Chip Awards. The Ayr Road business was selected from entries across the country, with judges considering food quality, customer service, industry expertise and commitment to sustainable practices. Enzo’s is one of two Ayrshire chippies in the running, alongside The Fish Works in Largs. The overall winner will be announced at the finals in London in February 2027.

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Saltcoats Indian celebrates Ayrshire award

An Indian restaurant in Saltcoats is celebrating after being named the best in Ayrshire at the Asian Restaurant Awards. Motherland Spice on Bradshaw Street picked up the accolade at a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow this week. Owner Madhav Bandhari and his wife Radha thanked their staff and customers, saying the award recognised the hard work, dedication and support behind the business.

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Growing calls for Prestwick to London route return

Calls are growing for the return of a direct flight between Prestwick Airport and London, following thousands of comments supporting the route's reinstatement. Travellers have highlighted business travel, weekend visits, family trips, football matches and onward connections as reasons for wanting the service back. Prestwick Airport is appealing to airlines including Ryanair, easyJet, and British Airways to take notice of the level of public support. The service was last operated by Ryanair in 2011.

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