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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Police appeal after girl dies in fatal Kilwinning crash

Police Scotland are appealing for information after a 12-year-old girl died following a crash in North Ayrshire on Tuesday. The incident involved a female pedestrian being struck by a bus on Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning at around 1.10 pm on 3 November. Emergency services attended the scene, where the girl was pronounced dead. Her family have been informed. There were no reports of any further injuries. Sergeant Stewart Taylor said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the […]

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FOUR-midable success for Ayrshire Footgolf stars

Ayrshire Footgolf have achieved further success in their competitive season, being crowned National Club League Champions for a fourth consecutive year. The club overcame Fife-based opponents Drumoig in two legs across 31 October and 1 November, winning 252 -195 on aggregate to lift the title. This latest triumph marks Ayrshire FGC's seventh major trophy, adding to their West Division victory earlier this year. In celebrating the weekend's success, a spokesperson from Ayrshire Footgolf Club said: "A massive thank you to […]

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Historic Ayrshire battle memorial unveiled

A new memorial commemorating a historic Ayrshire battle has been unveiled at the entrance to a local cemetery. The granite boulder, sourced from Ailsa Craig and donated by local curling stone manufacturer Kays of Scotland, marks the Battle of Mauchline Muir and was officially unveiled on Sunday at the East Ayrshire town's cemetery. The battle took place on June 12, 1648, during a period of political and religious division in Scotland. The project was led by Mauchline Community Council and […]

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Prison Chaplain Clancy in Church of Scotland role nomination

An Ayrshire native prison chaplain has been nominated to become the next Moderator of the Church of Scotland. Reverend Jill Clancy, originally from Kilwinning, works at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow and will take up the year-long position next May, becoming the first prison chaplain to be nominated for the role. The 56-year-old has worked at Barlinnie for nine years and previously served at HMP Kilmarnock and churches across Ayrshire. She will also become only the seventh woman to hold the […]

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Theesel explore floodlight extension for potential TV clash

Largs Thistle are considering applying for an extension to their floodlight curfew ahead of their Scottish Cup showdown with Ayr United. The third-round tie, scheduled for November 27–29, is being considered for a potential Friday night television broadcast. Floodlights at Barrfields Park are currently required to be switched off by 9pm following objections from residents. Committee member Alex Anderson says the club is exploring its options with North Ayrshire Council, hoping to secure an extension and avoid having to play […]

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North Ayrshire hamlet residents in HGV worries

Residents of a hamlet in North Ayrshire have raised concerns that their narrow rural road could soon carry up to 10,000 heavy goods vehicles every year. Barkip, near Beith, has been identified as the only viable alternative route for traffic serving a nearby biogas plant after a bridge on the existing access road was deemed unsafe for larger vehicles. Residents say they were not properly informed about the changes and fear for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders […]

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