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North Ayrshire has been named the second best place in Scotland to raise a family, according to a new study by MoneySuperMarket. The area ranked highly for housing affordability, with an average house price of £136,435, compared with a Scottish top-15 average of £167,257. South Ayrshire was fifth in the Scottish rankings, while East Ayrshire came sixth. The study also considered factors including earnings, road safety and community.
An Ayrshire football match will feature in the first live stream of a new free-to-air digital platform launching tonight. Kilwinning Rangers welcome Auchinleck Talbot to Buffs Park, with the encounter being broadcast through the new broadcast service Lowland League Live. The initiative, run by The Gantry Media, has been actively recruiting for positions such as commentators and camera operators to form their matchday teams to bring live coverage of fifth-tier football to supporters. Gantry Media director Ben Grant told the […]
A 71-year-old Prestwick grandmother is preparing to represent Ayrshire at the Ms Great Britain Classic national final. Ann Marie Harper will compete in Leicester on Friday 16 October where she will also have the opportunity to become the first Scottish woman to win the title. Harper has spoken about overcoming learning difficulties and periods of poor mental health and low self-worth. She went on to build a career in the beauty industry and launched her own makeup brand in her […]
The possibility of merging North, South and East Ayrshire councils is being explored as part of a wider Scottish Government programme looking at public sector reform. The discussions could lead to changes in how local services are structured and delivered, with a possible single Ayrshire authority being considered. North Ayrshire councillor Alan Hill said there could be benefits from bringing some services together while retaining decision-making at a local level. Councillor Ian Murdoch raised concerns for the proposal after not […]
Symington ultra runner Scott Curdie has completed what is believed to be the first-ever known 82-mile double route along the River Ayr Way. The 43-year-old set off from Ayr Pier at 4am on Saturday, September 5, running to Glenbuck before returning to Ayr. He finished at around 10pm after more than 18 hours on the move. Curdie said the idea came during a training run on the route and he spent several months preparing for the challenge. He credited his […]
Pupils from East Ayrshire primary schools were given the opportunity to put their questions to a real-life doctor and CBBC presenter during a visit to Dumfries House. The children of Auchinleck and Sorn Primary schools were invited to tour the educational farm, see the animals and meet some of the new arrivals before interviewing Doctor Chris van Tulleken, one of the hosts of Operation Ouch!. Their questions covered subjects including neurodivergent and neurotypical brains, coeliac disease and how the body […]
The three-day Ayr Gold Cup Festival reaches its climax tomorrow (Saturday) as Ayr Racecourse prepares to host its biggest meeting of the week. Racing has already been underway at the track since Thursday, with the opening two days featuring a number of major races, but attention now turns to the headline event – the Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup. The feature race is scheduled for 3.40pm, with a maximum field of 25 horses set to compete over six furlongs for a […]
Residents in a block of flats in Largs say they feel unsafe at home amid continuing reports of anti-social behaviour. Locals staying at Gateside Street have described alleged intimidation, threats and disturbances, with concerns said to have continued for more than a year. Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to the block following what it described as a series of incidents involving a dog, and said police had been informed. North Ayrshire Council says it is aware of the concerns and […]
Lowland League football is set to receive free live coverage later this season, with selected matches being broadcast on The Scottish Football Network via YouTube. The initiative launches on Tuesday 22 September, with Kilwinning Rangers taking on Auchinleck Talbot in the first fixture to be shown. Four matches have been confirmed for the initial launch, including Albion Rovers against Beith on Tuesday, December 12. The broadcasts are being produced by Gantry Media Co, with the Lowland League saying the coverage […]
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