Memory-making build for former Largs cinema

Memory-making build for former Largs cinema

A historic Ayrshire cinema will be reimagined in Lego, and organisers want to hear locals’ memories. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), and their Big Lego Build's project, are hosting an event, on February 9 and 10, for children and adults to rebuild Largs' Viking Cinema. The iconic venue, known for its “flamboyant” design, occupied Gogoside Road until it closed its doors for the final time, in 1973. HES are giving participants the opportunity to work alongside master Lego builder Alistair Jerks, […]

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran in Budget boost

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is set for "record" funding after the latest Scottish Budget announcement for 2026-27. The plan published yesterday, 13 January, by the Scottish Government outlined that NHS boards in Scotland will receive £17.6 billion in funding. Ayrshire and Arran's health board is included with an £88.2 million boost to its budget, with the total reaching £1.095 billion for 2026/27. This stands at a 24% increase in a two-year period from £1.007 billion in the 2025/26 term. Kenneth […]

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Ayr pet business launch petition in treat concerns

An Ayrshire business has launched a petition to ban a dog treat material believed to pose a "serious risk" to pets. What The Pup Ayr posted the appeal last week, calling for a ban on rawhide, or untanned animal skin. The treat material has been linked to choking, blockages and digestive issues. The local pet shop warned that harsh chemicals and bacteria risks can cause serious issues for canines consuming the material. A spokesperson from What The Pup said: "We […]

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Growth fund boost for Ayrshire

Ayrshire is set to benefit as part of the UK Government's new Local Growth Fund along with various other local regions Launched today (8 January) by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, the region will receive £11.8m as part of the overall £140m programme to help "drive economic growth" from term 2026/27 to 28/29. Regional projects hoping to see a difference over the next few years across East, North, and South Ayrshire include infrastructure investment, business support, and skills development. In statement […]

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East Ayrshire Council announces extended school closures

East Ayrshire Council have given an update on school closures in the region amidst heating and flooding problems. The Barony Campus' Robert Burns Academy and its supported learning centre, which will reopen to pupils on Monday 12 January, have been affected due to internal flooding with other local primary schools having to delay their reopening. Hillside School, Lochnorris Primary and SLC, and Cherry Trees ECC within the Cumnock-based campus will remain closed tomorrow as the council continues to "consider their […]

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Popular Ayrshire soft play to return to original venue

A popular Ayrshire children's soft play has given a heartfelt announcement of "coming to a close" to make way for a multi-purpose events space. Pirate Pete's at Ayr beachfront has thanked supporters and families across the years while in business with the venue now being reimagined as Ayr Pavilion, a "vibrant music and events space". The venue promises to bring a wide range of cross-genre music and cultural events such as live bands, children's entertainment, and art exhibitions. A spokesperson […]

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Police appeal for assault and robbery in Largs

Detectives are appealing for information following a recent "violent and distressing" assault and robbery in North Ayrshire. The incident took place in Largs on Monday 29 December which saw two males approach a man walking his dog on Nelson Street and robbing him of his mobile phone leaving him needing hospital treatment. A police report revealed that the two men made off towards the coastal town's Moorburn Road after stealing the device which was later recovered. The two men are […]

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Police reappeal for missing Catrine man

Police are reappealing for public assistance in their search for a man who went missing in East Ayrshire earlier this month. Jason Fraser Anderson was last seen in Catrine at around 6pm on Friday 12 December with the force becoming "extremely concerned" for his welfare. The 33-year-old is described to be 5-foot-7-inches tall and of medium build with short fair-coloured hair. In a statement, Inspector Deans said: "Extensive searches and enquiries are being carried out to trace him and establish […]

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Community group blasts festive display vandals

A North Ayrshire community group has shown its anger towards vandalism of a festive display saying it puts future events "at risk". Irvine Events shared the news on December 17 on their social media condemning the incident that affected the Winter Wonderland set-up at the town's Bridgegate. The image on the group's post shows miniature Christmas trees plotted in the display, leading up to the town centre's Trinity Hub, to have been forced on their side up the sloped grass bank […]

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