Council encourages young people awards nominations

South Ayrshire Council is encouraging residents, schools, youth groups and community organisations to nominate outstanding young people for the South Ayrshire Youth Awards 2026. The awards recognise young people aged 11 to 25 who live, study or work in South Ayrshire, celebrating achievements, resilience and positive contributions to their communities. The ceremony will take place at Ayr Town Hall on Tuesday 10 November . Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 18 September.

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Ayrshire football weekend preview

Kilmarnock will look to book their place in the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup this weekend, while Ayr United search for their first victory since the opening game of the season. Neil McCann’s side host Aberdeen in the teatime kick-off at Rugby Park on Saturday, just a week after claiming their first point of the league campaign in a goalless draw with the Dons at Pittodrie. After conceding 14 goals across their opening four league games, Killie finally kept […]

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Ayrshire police target horse road safety

Drivers in Ayrshire have been stopped and spoken to as part of a police operation aimed at improving road safety around horses. The operation focused on raising awareness among motorists about taking care when encountering horses on the road. The details provided do not state how many drivers were stopped or where the individual checks took place.

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First-ever pride march for Millport

Millport will host its first-ever Pride march on Saturday 12 September, marking a historic moment for the Isle of Cumbrae. The inaugural Millport Pride will begin at Kames Bay at 12.30pm before making its way to the pier. Activities will continue throughout the day, including community stalls at the Garrison, a youth zone, family area, quiet space and entertainment at local pubs. North Ayrshire Council’s Youth Work team will support young people attending the parade and participating in activities, including […]

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Ayr Racecourse proposes facilities makeover

Ayr Racecourse has submitted plans to South Ayrshire Council seeking permission to alter and extend its jockeys’ weighing room and facilities. The proposals include internal alterations and a new single-storey extension. Plans include storage areas, separate male and female changing facilities, showers and toilets, a disabled and visitor toilet, and separate changing areas for under-18 males and females. The proposals are designed to meet current requirements and recommendations from the British Horseracing Authority.

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Council backs two-week October break

East Ayrshire pupils are set to receive a two-week October school holiday from 2027, after the proposal received overwhelming backing in a council consultation. East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has been asked to approve the new holiday pattern for the 2027/28 school year. Under the proposed dates, pupils would finish school on Friday, October 8, and return to class on Tuesday, October 26.

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Miss GB Ayrshire applications now opened

Applications have opened for Miss Great Britain Ayrshire 2027, with the competition set to return next May. The event will take place on Saturday 22 May, with contestants invited to apply for one of three titles — Miss Great Britain Ayrshire, Ms Great Britain Ayrshire or Ms Great Britain Ayrshire Classic. Organisers say the event will be an evening of confidence, sisterhood and celebration, with members of the public also able to attend and support the finalists. Anyone interested in […]

08/09/2026 16

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20mph limit plan for South Ayrshire towns

20mph speed limits could be introduced in Ayr, Prestwick and Troon as part of the next phase of South Ayrshire’s traffic restrictions. The three towns are being considered for the next rollout by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance, following the introduction of the measures in Girvan. Work is already underway to bring the restrictions to Coylton, Barr, Maybole and Pinmore, with those schemes expected to be completed early next year. No details have yet been confirmed on which roads in the […]

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Thistle condemn overnight stadium vandals

A North Ayrshire football club have condemned vandals who broke into their stadium overnight and caused damage to the facilities. Ardeer Thistle says CCTV captured the incident, while those involved also allegedly recorded themselves and shared footage on social media. The club says it now has video evidence and the names of those involved, which will be passed to Police Scotland. It has described the incident as “incredibly disappointing”, highlighting the stadium’s importance to the local community, says it will […]

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