Stagecoach honour Clarke on No 11 route

Stagecoach has renamed its Number 11 bus service “Steve Clarke’s 11” in recognition of Scotland manager Steve Clarke and the national team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The service has a strong connection to Clarke’s Ayrshire roots. The route begins at Kilmarnock Bus Station, close to Rugby Park where he enjoyed success as Kilmarnock manager, before travelling through his hometown of Saltcoats and finishing in Ardrossan. Stagecoach South Scotland says the tribute celebrates one of Ayrshire’s most successful sporting […]

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Memorial Cup returns to Winton Park

The Taylor Watterson Memorial Cup will return to Winton Park in Ardrossan on Saturday, June 13, with teams from across the area taking part in the annual charity football tournament. The event, now in its fifth year, will run from 12pm until 4pm and feature 12 teams competing in a seven-a-side competition. The tournament will begin with a group stage before progressing through the quarter-finals and semi-finals to the final. Funds raised throughout the day will be donated to Ayrshire […]

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Ayr Golf Festival winners announced

The winners of the 2026 Ayr Golf Festival have been announced following five days of competition at Belleisle and Seafield Golf Courses. Golfers from across the UK took part in the event, which ran from June 3 to June 7 and featured twelve separate competitions. Jamie Hay of Ayr's Belleisle Golf Club claimed the prestigious Tam o’ Shanter Trophy after the championship returned to its qualifying and match-play knockout format. Organisers also praised strong participation across the festival, including the […]

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Club fundraiser after defibrillator theft

A fundraiser has been launched following the theft of a defibrillator and first aid kit from Ayr United Football Club. The life-saving equipment was stolen from the car of a staff member, leaving the club without important emergency resources. Supporters and members of the local community are now being encouraged to help replace the stolen equipment through donations. Organisers hope the fundraiser will quickly restore the club's emergency response facilities and continue providing a safe environment for players, volunteers and […]

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Kilmarnock entrepreneur launches fundraiser

A young Kilmarnock entrepreneur is preparing for a unique 24-hour fundraising challenge in aid of a Breast Cancer charity. Dionne Hair, owner of Sculpt Cosmetics and Indigo Aesthetics & Beauty, will undertake her “24 Hours of Strength” challenge from 10am on Saturday, June 20, until 10am on Sunday, June 21. She hopes to raise £1,000 for the charity, with £10 from every appointment booked during the challenge being donated directly to Breast Cancer Now. The fundraiser comes just one week […]

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Council approves 21,000 Blue Badges

North Ayrshire Council has revealed that more than 21,000 Blue Badge applications have been approved across the area during the last five years. Figures released through a Freedom of Information request show that 23,554 applications were submitted between 2021 and 2025. During that period, 21,334 applications were approved, while 1,947 were refused. A further 2,273 applications were classed as abandoned after applicants failed to complete parts of the process, including attending mobility assessments or providing supporting evidence. The council also […]

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Primary School shortlisted at Podcast Awards

Lochnorris Primary School in Cumnock is celebrating after being shortlisted in two categories at the Scottish Podcast Awards. The school’s innovative “Write Record Produce Release” podcasting programme has involved more than 150 pupils and recently reached its 100th episode. The project was created and delivered by Cumnock-based podcast producer John McBlain, who has also received an individual nomination in the Entertainment and Pop Culture category for his podcast, John’s Jotter: 1999. The awards ceremony will take place at the Old […]

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Ayrshire beaches retain prestigious national award

Beaches in South Ayrshire have once again retained a prestigious award from an environmental charity, recognising their high standards in areas such as biodiversity and cleanliness. The Scotland’s Beach Awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful have recognised Ayr, Girvan, Maidens, Prestwick, Troon and Barassie beaches for meeting criteria that highlight the environmental, economic and aesthetic value of Scotland’s coastline. The South Ayrshire beaches are among 52 across the country to be included in this year’s awards, which recognise coastal environments as […]

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Wellington Square protest draws crowd in Ayr

Around 100 people gathered in Wellington Square in Ayr on the evening of June 9 following a national call for demonstrations. The gathering took place after reports of an alleged stabbing attack in Belfast earlier the same day. Protesters assembled in the town centre, drawing attention from residents and passers-by. The event attracted significant local interest, with crowds gathering in Wellington Square during the evening. Police monitored the situation as the demonstration took place in Ayr town centre.

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