17+ hour, 51+ min ago   (367+ words) NORTH Ayrshire advice charity CHAP has been presented with an award for its work delivering financial education in Dumfries & Galloway secondary schools. CHAP received the prestigious ‘Climate Action’ award at the recent Morgan Sindall Supply Chain Awards in recognition of…...

19+ hour, 57+ min ago   (172+ words) A SALTCOATS charity is expanding its support with a new group for dads who have experienced baby loss. Community Hub of Hope, based at Unit 1, Factory Place, will become the new home of ABLS for Dads Too. The group provides…...

20+ hour, 37+ min ago   (191+ words) AN Ayrshire travel expert is celebrating after winning a top honour at awards recognising Scotland's travel industry. John Ferguson, cruise director at Thorne Travel, was named Cruise Consultant of the Year 2026 at the SPAA Sparkle Awards. His victory comes after…...

23+ hour, 50+ min ago   (278+ words) NHS STAFF were honoured at a special celebration for more than 40 years of service. The event, held at University Hospital Crosshouse, recognised the dedication of long-serving NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff who have supported patients and communities for over four decades....

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (706+ words) MOVING tributes have been paid following the death of former Garnock Valley councillor and community campaigner Jean Highgate at the age of 78. The Beith woman served as an independent North Ayrshire councillor from 2003 to 2017 and was hailed for her hard…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (346+ words) Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a three-month-old child who was camping with family in Staffordshire. Officers were called to land off Strawberry Lane near Great Wyrley at 8.45am on Saturday by paramedics from…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (229+ words) A THREE Towns residential care service has won praise from inspectors for supporting the rights and safety of young people. Robin Cottage is a residential care home service in Stevenston, provided by Our Promise Ltd. It provides care and accommodation…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1365+ words) THE full list of prize-winners at the recent West Kilbride Horticultural Society summer show has been revealed. Once again, the show in the Village Hall was a great success, with some fantastic entries across the categories. The results were as…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (564+ words) The chief constable of Police Scotland has paid tribute to the two Cleveland Police officers who were killed in a crash on the A66 last month, saying their deaths had “resonated across the UK policing family”. Jo Farrell was speaking at…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (307+ words) A GROUP of kind-hearted Pennyburn kids wowed friends and family as they rounded off their summer holiday with an incredible performance. Around a dozen youngsters from the area decided to use their time off school to put together a full…...