North Ayrshire Council confirms £8.3m roads programme

North Ayrshire Council has approved a major investment in roads and infrastructure across the region. The £8.3 million programme will be delivered over the next 12 months. A significant portion of the funding will be spent on carriageway resurfacing, with major works planned in Irvine, as well as investment in areas including Stevenston and Kilbirnie. Additional funding will support footway improvements, structures and street lighting upgrades across North Ayrshire.

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Serenity Sculptures launches Ayr memorial art service

A new memorial art business based in Ayr has officially launched its website, offering families a way to create lasting tributes to loved ones. Serenity Sculptures Memorial Art was founded by local artist Catriona. The business specialises in handcrafted hand and pet paw casts, with each piece designed to capture personal connections. The service also offers the option to incorporate ashes into memorial casts, with the aim of providing comfort and meaningful keepsakes.

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Man seen having sex with bin in Ayr incident

A man has admitted a public indecency offence following an incident that took place in Ayr on Hallowe’en. The case was heard at Ayr Sheriff Court. Craig Provan pleaded guilty after being observed engaging in inappropriate behaviour involving a bin and consuming cardboard during the incident on October 31 last year. The case was described as involving unusual conduct.

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Dynamite Dance Studios opens new Riccarton studio

A Stewarton dance school is preparing for an exciting new chapter after securing its own dedicated premises. Dynamite Dance Studios has confirmed it will open a new studio space on New Street in Riccarton. The move is expected to allow the school to expand its timetable and introduce additional dance styles and activities. The team already offers classes including lyrical and jazz, freestyle disco, hip hop and commercial, and say the new space will support continued growth.

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Aberlour Options Ayrshire praised in Care Inspectorate report

A children’s daycare service in Ayr has received positive feedback following a recent inspection by the Care Inspectorate. Aberlour Options Ayrshire Day Care of Children, based in Mosshill Industrial Estate, was rated ‘good’ across all four quality indicators. Inspectors found that children were “happy, settled and content” within a calm and nurturing environment, with improved learning spaces since the previous inspection. The report also highlighted strong staff interactions and opportunities for play and development, while recommending some procedural improvements, including […]

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Troon roads “neglected” says councillor Craig Mackay

Concerns have been raised over the condition of roads in Troon after no resurfacing projects were approved for the area in the latest round of South Ayrshire Council upgrades. SNP councillor Craig Mackay criticised the decision, claiming the town’s streets are being “forgotten about.” The criticism comes despite ongoing investment in road improvements across the wider region. Data shows that more than 6,000 potholes have been reported in South Ayrshire over the past four years, with numbers peaking in 2024. […]

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Met Office warns of rain after UK heat spike

Temperatures reached as high as 25.4 degrees in parts of the UK on Friday, including Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens, making some areas hotter than Tenerife. The warm spell follows a drier and warmer than average April across much of the country. However, the Met Office has warned that the sunshine will be short-lived. Heavy rain is expected to move in from the south over the weekend, bringing unsettled conditions across the UK. Conditions are expected to improve slightly by […]

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CMA says fuel price rises driven by oil costs

Fuel prices across the UK are rising again, and a new report from the Competition and Markets Authority says it’s being driven by global oil costs, not retailers increasing profits. The watchdog says prices have jumped since the Middle East conflict began on February 28, with petrol up around 24p a litre. Drivers here in Ayrshire are being urged to shop around, with potential savings of up to £9 a tank depending on where you fill up.

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All-Ayrshire cup final beckons

Auchinleck Talbot and Troon will lock horns this Sunday in the West of Scotland League Cup Final, four days on from their latest league meeting. The Premier Division sides drew 1-1 on Wednesday evening at Beechwood Park with both sides now preparing to do battle for silverware at Broadwood Stadium this Sunday. Talbot captain Neill McPherson headed a late leveller to cancel out Lewis Lovering's goal for the Seasiders, with the first of this double header finishing level. Following the […]

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