Ayrshire Daily News – Latest News & Updates

Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Old Street, Kilmarnock on Saturday, 28 February, 2026. The assault occurred around 9.55pm when the 34- year-old man was struck over the head with a glass bottle. He attended University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock for treatment. The suspect is described as a white male, aged between 16-22 years, around 5ft 8, thin build, red hair and was wearing a grey coloured tracksuit and white baseball cap. He was seen on Low...

Marr College has been awarded Intermediate level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.   The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education to support our young people in gaining a wider cultural understanding.   To achieve this award Marr College undertook various international projects including the exchange of letters and videos...

South Ayrshire based Land Energy is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for two prestigious industry awards in recognition of its continued commitment to innovation, sustainability and business excellence in Ayrshire and the wider region. The company has been confirmed as a finalist in the Resilience category by the Glasgow based Centre for Engineering, Education and Development (CeeD) at its Industry Awards. The awards celebrate innovation, excellence and collaboration across...

This week marks an exciting new chapter for Ayrshire’s specialty coffee scene as Espresso Kart opens the doors to its brand-new Prestwick Coffee Bar. Founded by Stuart and Lyndsey Pell, Espresso Kart began in 2018 with a single mobile coffee van and a simple mission: bring exceptional specialty coffee to Ayrshire. Since then, the independent family business has grown steadily, opening its first coffee bar in Kilmarnock in 2021, followed by a Prestwick takeaway bar in 2023. Now, just three...