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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.
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.
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.
A Night at the Musicals will take place at The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr on Thursday, August 27. The performance will celebrate West End and Broadway musical theatre, with songs from shows including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked. The cast includes Sarah Galbraith, Ciara Flynn, Neil Thomas and Natalie Arle-Toyne, who all have musical theatre experience. The show begins at 7.30pm, with tickets available to purchase online.
Greenview, a care home for children near Kilwinning, has received praise from inspectors following a promise assurance inspection on August 4. The service provides care and support for up to five young people, with five young people living there at the time of the inspection. Inspectors said the rights and voices of children and young people remained at the heart of their care and support. They also praised individualised care, nurturing support and experiences including holidays, driving lessons and gaining […]
Sports community organisations in East Ayrshire have been given civic recognition by the council following recent "outstanding contributions and inspiring stories". Scott Montgomery from The Killie Community and Shortlees Amateurs were invited to Council HQ last week to be presented with certificates by Provost Claire Leitch. Montgomery, who was named Employee of the Year at the Scottish Charity Awards in June, was acknowledged for his work through the organisation where he sought support following a devastating family loss. Now a […]
An Ayr family business is celebrating six years after taking what its owners describe as a "leap of faith" by opening during the pandemic. Andy and Carole-Anne Dodds launched Andrew Dodds Autocare despite the uncertainty at the time, and the business is now marking its sixth anniversary. The couple say the milestone reflects the hard work and commitment that has helped the company grow over the past six years. The anniversary marks another significant chapter for the Ayr business as […]
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead as overnight resurfacing works are set to begin on the A78 south of Fairlie next week. Contractor Amey, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the improvements from Monday, August 10 until Monday, August 17. The road will be closed in both directions each night between 8pm and 6am, with signed diversion routes in place for northbound and southbound traffic. Local access arrangements will remain in place for residents, seafront parking […]
Young performers across East Ayrshire are being encouraged to audition for this year’s Beauty and the Beastie pantomime at the Galleon Auditorium in Kilmarnock. Open auditions for the Junior Ensemble will take place at St Joseph’s Leisure Centre on Saturday, August 29. Youngsters aged between 9 and 15, covering school years P5 to S3, are invited to learn a short routine before performing in groups for the audition panel. Organisers from Imagine Theatre say no professional experience is needed, with […]
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