Cancer charity open new support group

Ayrshire Cancer Support has launched a new after-hours peer support group called Peer Plus One. The group is open to anyone living with cancer, supporting someone through it, or adjusting to life after treatment. It aims to provide an informal space where people can share experiences and connect with others who understand their journey. It will meet monthly, alternating between Ayrshire Cancer Support’s centres in Ayr and Kilmarnock, and encourages people to bring family and friends close to them.

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Chinook copter confirmed for Ayr show flypast

Organisers of the International Ayr Show have expressed their delight at introducing an aircraft to the schedule, which is believed to have a "unmistakeable" sound. The Festival of Flight taking place in early September will see the Joint Aviation Command Chinook helicopter make an appearance. The aircraft will join the likes of Red Arrows and Eurofighter Typhoon in entertaining the crowd lining the up along Ayr shorefront next month. South Ayrshire Council believe this latest addition is a "special" one […]

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Largs café takes regional award

Café @ Vikingar! in Largs is celebrating after being named the winner of the Best Attraction Café category at the Ayrshire Business Awards 2026. The café, on Greenock Road and part of KA Leisure, said the team was completely overwhelmed by the result. The café had previously described being nominated as an achievement in itself, but has now taken the regional title. The team also thanked the local community for voting, with the café now progressing to the national awards.

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Ayrshire prepares for solar eclipse

Ayrshire residents are being urged to prepare for a rare partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12. Around 90 per cent of the Sun will be covered by the Moon, making it the greatest coverage visible from the UK since 1999. In Ayrshire, the eclipse will begin at 6.09pm, reach maximum coverage at around 7.07pm and finish at 8.01pm. Royal Museums Greenwich recommends using ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses, saying ordinary sunglasses do not provide enough protection from harmful solar […]

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Ayr show travel plans revealed

Transport plans have been announced for this year’s International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight. Stagecoach has renewed its partnership with South Ayrshire Council ahead of the free event at Ayr’s Low Green on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5. Park-and-ride shuttle buses will operate during the event, with services from Ayr Racecourse on both days and Rozelle on the Saturday. South Ayrshire Council will also provide pre-bookable parking, and visitors are being advised to plan their journeys in […]

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Ayr’s oldest house given new owners

The historic 16th-century Loudoun Hall is now under the new ownership of WMA Group. Once home to the Sheriff of Ayr, the town's oldest surviving house was formerly owned by South Ayrshire Council for around 50 years. The building had been closed since the pandemic because of high running costs. WMA Group says it wants to preserve the townhouse while creating a community and events venue for local groups, businesses, and exhibitions.

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Hit drama filmed in Ayrshire

The BBC drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is now available to watch on Netflix. The six-part series tells the story of the December 1988 Lockerbie bombing and stars Connor Swindells and Eddie Marsan. Several scenes were filmed in Ayrshire, including at Prestwick Airport, which doubled as London Heathrow, New York’s JFK Airport and Malta Airport. The Gateside Inn near Beith was also used as a filming location, doubling as The Whitehorse Pub.

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Popular Ayr restaurant in refurb closure

The Drunken Coo Steakhouse in Ayr is temporarily closing for two days to allow for a full carpet refurbishment. The closure takes place on Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11. The restaurant says the work forms part of a wider refurbishment project aimed at improving the venue. It is due to reopen at 9am on Wednesday, August 12.

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Ayr author raises new novel funds

Ayr author Alasdair Wham has raised £200 for Ayrshire Cancer Support following the launch of his new novel, Life is a Lie. The charity provides support to individuals and families affected by cancer across Ayrshire. Alasdair donated £1 from every book sold during the launch night, while also auctioning a proof copy of the novel and holding a raffle. Ayrshire Cancer Support thanked him for his continued support and generosity.

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