Ayr Hospital hosts regional awards

More than 125 people gathered at University Hospital Ayr to celebrate this year’s Ayrshire Achieves awards, recognising outstanding contributions across health and social care. The event brought together staff from NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the region’s health and social care partnerships, with finalists recognised across a range of categories. Winners were selected through public and staff voting. Among those honoured were the Spiritual, Staff and Person-Centred Care Team, Rachael Picken from North Ayrshire, the Vibrant Voices Singing Group and […]

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Ayr Tartan Army eyes World Cup trip

Members of the Ayr Tartan Army are eyeing another memorable football adventure as prepare to follow Scotland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The supporters previously travelled to Germany for Euro 2024, where they joined thousands of Scotland fans for the national team’s return to a major tournament. Now attention is turning to the World Cup, with Ayr-based supporters looking forward to travelling across the Atlantic to back Steve Clarke’s side on football’s biggest stage.

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Ayr bar raises £1,000 for charity

More than £1,000 has been raised for charity after a successful live music fundraiser at Wellingtons Bar in Ayr. The popular venue hosted a full day of live performances, attracting customers and supporters throughout the event. Organisers confirmed a total of £1,034.37 was raised for the chosen charity. Staff at Wellingtons thanked everyone who attended, donated and supported the fundraiser, helping to generate a significant amount for a worthy cause while showcasing local talent.

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Young Ayrshire musician praised for national recognition

A young Ayrshire musician has been praised for receiving acclaim following a national event, and is believed to be a "significant milestone" for his high school. Jake Kenny, who attends Garnock Community Campus , was named runner-up at the prestigious Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer Final held at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on May 24. The competition saw contestants from all 32 local authorities in the nation playing for the top prize, with Kenny performing "outstanding" renditions of Muse's […]

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North Ayrshire schools to get longer October break

School holidays across North Ayrshire are set for a significant change from the 2027/28 academic year following a consultation involving parents, pupils and staff. North Ayrshire Council plans to introduce a single holiday calendar covering mainland schools, Cumbrae and Arran. Under the proposals, the October break would increase from one week to two weeks, while the summer holiday would be reduced from seven weeks to six. More than 6,800 responses were received during the consultation, with strong support for aligning […]

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South Ayrshire funding boost secured

South Ayrshire Council has secured £163,101 from the Scottish Government’s Coastal Communities Fund for 2025/26, with ministers also confirming long-term funding support through to 2032/33. The funding will continue to support projects in coastal towns and villages. Previous allocations have helped organisations including Ayr Yacht Club, community grant programmes, tourism initiatives and environmental projects. Council officers say the longer-term commitment will aid planning for future investments, with projects such as Summer fAYRe, community grants, outdoor activities and the Dolphin House […]

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Morrow marks 25 years with Libraries

North Ayrshire Libraries has celebrated a major milestone after library support team member Angela Morrow reached 25 years of service with North Ayrshire Council. Angela was presented with a certificate recognising her long-standing contribution to the local authority. Colleagues praised her commitment and highlighted the important role she plays in helping library services run smoothly across the area. North Ayrshire Libraries thanked Angela for her dedication and acknowledged the positive impact she has made during her quarter-century of service.

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Young Meadow side complete unbeaten season

Irvine Meadow’s 2013 team have been crowned Ayrshire Youth Football League One champions after completing an unbeaten season. The young side secured the title with a convincing 5-0 victory away to Dean Thistle in their final match of the campaign. Goals came from Leyton Gilroy, Daniel Telfer, James Lyall, Max Campbell and Lewis Robertson, while goalkeeper Jude Donohoe kept a clean sheet. The team finished the season with 13 wins and two draws, with coaches, volunteers and families all praised […]

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Hospice abseil challenge raises thousands

Ten determined fundraisers have raised thousands of pounds for Ayrshire Hospice after taking on a dramatic abseil challenge. The group descended 100 feet from the top of the iconic Falkirk Wheel as part of a fundraising effort to support the hospice and the care it provides to patients and families across the region. Despite the daunting height, all ten participants completed the challenge successfully. Ayrshire Hospice thanked everyone involved for their support, with the event helping to raise valuable funds […]

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