Pavilion brings live rock back

Live music is returning to Ayr Pavilion as the historic seaside venue launches a renewed programme of rock shows, touring artists and tribute performances. The venue is reopening as a 650-capacity standing and 250-seat entertainment space, with organisers aiming to attract a mix of heritage acts, live rock performances and year-round music events. A new house PA system and in-house production team will support future gigs at the venue. Owner Curtis Briggs said the team was excited to welcome live […]

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Primary School earns UNICEF Gold award

Dalmellington Primary School and Early Childhood Centre has been awarded a Gold Rights Respecting Award from UNICEF in recognition of its work supporting and empowering young people. The award makes the school one of only eleven in East Ayrshire to receive the honour. Staff and pupils demonstrated how the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child are embedded throughout school life and the wider curriculum. The achievement follows a recent positive HM Inspectors of Education […]

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Community condemns destroyed growing efforts

An Ayrshire gardening community has shared the "devastating" news of damage done to growing efforts in their greenhouse, and people in the local are have reached out with their support. Eglinton Community Gardens shared a video on social media this morning (21 May) showing the destruction caused by "mindless" people to the site in near Kilwinning the previous night. The North Ayrshire group condemned the act committed on their vegetation patch, which was grown as a contribution to Green Health […]

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Gaiety Theatre welcomes Scottish comedy stars

The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr is preparing to host an evening of stand-up comedy when The Scottish Comedians tour arrives on July 16 at 7.30pm. The show will bring together five well-known Scottish performers for one night of live entertainment in the town centre venue. Des McLean will host the evening alongside fellow comedians Susie McCabe, Ray Bradshaw, Gareth Mutch and Dean Park. Organisers say the show follows a successful 2025 tour and promises a mix of comedy styles and […]

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Ayrshire Samaritans mark 60 years

Ayrshire Samaritans is marking 60 years of supporting people across the region, with volunteers reflecting on decades of emotional support and crisis listening. The branch first opened in Kilmarnock during the 1960s and continues to provide confidential support to callers throughout the UK. The organisation currently has around 25 volunteers from across Ayrshire who answer calls day and night from people experiencing emotional distress, loneliness and mental health struggles. Over the years, volunteers have supported communities during major incidents, including […]

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Ayr Town Hall hosts NHS careers event

Primary 7 pupils from schools across Ayr were given the chance to explore future healthcare careers during a special event at Ayr Town Hall on May 14. The careers day was organised by the Rotary Club of Ayr in partnership with NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Healthcare professionals working in nursing, midwifery, allied health professions and medicine attended the event to speak directly with pupils about opportunities within the NHS. Children also created “When I grow up, I want to be…” […]

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Espresso Kart raises thousands on anniversary

Espresso Kart in Kilmarnock has celebrated its fifth birthday by raising thousands of pounds for Ayrshire Baby Loss Support. The Campbell Place coffee bar hosted a special charity coffee rave, attracting hundreds of customers and supporters throughout the event. Visitors enjoyed DJ sets, latte art competitions, coffee and cake as part of the celebrations. A minimum £5 donation was requested on the day, with all proceeds going directly to the charity chosen by the Espresso Kart community. The event raised […]

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Knife case given slap on the wrist

A woman who threw a knife at her partner during an incident at Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayr has avoided a prison sentence, and instead given the legal equivalent of a slap on the wrist. The court heard the man suffered an injury after the knife struck him during the altercation at the popular holiday park. The case was heard at sheriff court and has attracted attention locally due to the seriousness of the offence and the location at […]

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Naysmith checks in at United

New Ayr United manager Gary Naysmith says he is "really keen to get going" as he was unveiled at Somerset Park earlier this week. The former Scotland star, assisted by Brown Ferguson, arrives in Ayrshire on the back of winning promotion to the Championship with former club Stenhousemuir for the first time in their history. Naysmith believes the ambition, the people, and the infrastructure, which he argues should be looked at if "looking towards the Premiership", is why he made […]

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