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New Cumnock Primary School has been closed for the rest of Monday and Tuesday this week after an incident involving a ceiling in an unoccupied classroom. East Ayrshire Council says the closure is a precaution while further inspections are carried out. Parents and carers have been notified, with arrangements made for pupils to be collected from 1.30pm on Monday.
More than 75 women from across Ayrshire came together in Largs for the launch of an initiative focused on confidence, connection and opportunities for women and girls. SHINE: An Empower Hour event at Barrfields was led by Karen Morgan and raised £146 for their community fund. The initiative will support future mentoring, coaching and empowerment programmes across the region.
Oasis have announced a new 38-show Live ’27 world tour, including five dates at Glasgow’s Celtic Park next May. The band will also return to Knebworth more than 30 years after their famous 1996 concerts. Fans have until 4pm on Thursday, September 17 to register for tickets.
Ayr coffee shop Puck Espresso is celebrating its first birthday by raising money for mental health support. As part of the birthday event, two pounds from every coffee sold will be donated to the fundraiser. The Ayr shop is marking the milestone with the charity initiative.
An Ayrshire woman has issued a "heartfelt" thank you to everyone who supported a fundraiser in memory of her sister after completing the Kiltwalk. Shonagh, from Prestwick, expressed her gratitude after almost £5,000 was raised for Ayrshire Hospice by taking on the 21-mile Edinburgh Kiltwalk on September 13. She completed the challenge in memory of her late sister Fiona, who sadly passed away in June this year. Shonagh admitted the walk through Scotland's capital, with her husband Kenneth, came with […]
A new drama is coming to Irvine’s Harbour Arts Centre this week. Turn a Different Corner, written by Alan Brady and performed with a live musician throughout, is set in a Glasgow homeless drop-in centre. It follows five people dealing with different challenges, including a veteran, a grandmother, a young woman and a father affected by difficult experiences. The performance of the play at the North Ayrshire venue begins this Friday at 7.30pm.
More than £5,000 has been raised for Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia after 25 swimmers completed the annual Cumbrae to Largs charity swim. Participants gathered at Cairnie’s Quay on Saturday 5 September before travelling to Millport and taking on the open-water crossing back across the Firth of Clyde. Derek Evans was first ashore in 32 minutes and 21 seconds, with all 25 swimmers completing the challenge in under an hour despite strong mid-channel currents.
John Ferguson, cruise director at Thorne Travel, has been named Cruise Consultant of the Year 2026 at the SPAA Sparkle Awards. Ferguson is based at the agency's Prestwick branch and also works across their locations in Kilwinning and Largs. He joined as a travel consultant in 2016 and has since collected a number of industry accolades. Thorne Travel said cruising remains a major passion for him, both through booking holidays for customers and travelling on cruise ships himself.
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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