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North Ayrshire schools to get longer October break

School holidays across North Ayrshire are set for a significant change from the 2027/28 academic year following a consultation involving parents, pupils and staff. North Ayrshire Council plans to introduce a single holiday calendar covering mainland schools, Cumbrae and Arran. Under the proposals, the October break would increase from one week to two weeks, while the summer holiday would be reduced from seven weeks to six. More than 6,800 responses were received during the consultation, with strong support for aligning […]

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South Ayrshire funding boost secured

South Ayrshire Council has secured £163,101 from the Scottish Government’s Coastal Communities Fund for 2025/26, with ministers also confirming long-term funding support through to 2032/33. The funding will continue to support projects in coastal towns and villages. Previous allocations have helped organisations including Ayr Yacht Club, community grant programmes, tourism initiatives and environmental projects. Council officers say the longer-term commitment will aid planning for future investments, with projects such as Summer fAYRe, community grants, outdoor activities and the Dolphin House […]

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Morrow marks 25 years with Libraries

North Ayrshire Libraries has celebrated a major milestone after library support team member Angela Morrow reached 25 years of service with North Ayrshire Council. Angela was presented with a certificate recognising her long-standing contribution to the local authority. Colleagues praised her commitment and highlighted the important role she plays in helping library services run smoothly across the area. North Ayrshire Libraries thanked Angela for her dedication and acknowledged the positive impact she has made during her quarter-century of service.

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Young Meadow side complete unbeaten season

Irvine Meadow’s 2013 team have been crowned Ayrshire Youth Football League One champions after completing an unbeaten season. The young side secured the title with a convincing 5-0 victory away to Dean Thistle in their final match of the campaign. Goals came from Leyton Gilroy, Daniel Telfer, James Lyall, Max Campbell and Lewis Robertson, while goalkeeper Jude Donohoe kept a clean sheet. The team finished the season with 13 wins and two draws, with coaches, volunteers and families all praised […]

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Hospice abseil challenge raises thousands

Ten determined fundraisers have raised thousands of pounds for Ayrshire Hospice after taking on a dramatic abseil challenge. The group descended 100 feet from the top of the iconic Falkirk Wheel as part of a fundraising effort to support the hospice and the care it provides to patients and families across the region. Despite the daunting height, all ten participants completed the challenge successfully. Ayrshire Hospice thanked everyone involved for their support, with the event helping to raise valuable funds […]

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Fit Ayrshire Dads Kiltwalk raises £8k

The Fit Ayrshire Dads have raised just under £8,500 for Whiteleys Retreat after taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk. The group, made up of more than 20 local men, completed the challenge for a range of personal reasons but came together to support the children’s cancer respite charity based in Alloway. Whiteleys Retreat provides free breaks and support for families affected by cancer, and the charity has praised the group’s continued commitment and fundraising efforts.

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Irvine bar in World Cup charity mission

An Irvine sports bar is raising money for a local cancer charity through ticket sales for Scotland’s upcoming World Cup group games. Bar 10 will show the matches against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil, charging £5 per ticket with all proceeds going to Irvine and Troon Cancer Care. The venue has secured a licence to screen the games and hopes to sell out around 200 tickets per match, helping to support a cause closely connected to the co-owner’s own experience.

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United appeal for stolen defibrillator

There’s been a strong appeal for the return of life-saving equipment after a defibrillator was stolen from a car parked outside Ayr United’s Somerset Park. The kit was taken from inside a rucksack along with other items, with staff stressing the importance of the device for community use. The defibrillator supports a range of Ayr United Football Academy activities, and staff have urged whoever took it to return it immediately, highlighting its potential to save lives.

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First-time buyers scheme launched

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown has described a new Scottish Government fund aimed at helping people buy their first home as a “game changer” for the area. The support is expected to benefit first-time buyers across Ayr, Prestwick and Troon as they try to get onto the property ladder. The announcement has been welcomed locally as part of wider efforts to make home ownership more achievable for people across South Ayrshire.

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