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Kilmarnock Business Owner’s 24-Hour Fundraising Marathon for Breast Cancer Now
A young Kilmarnock entrepreneur and Miss Great Britain finalist is preparing to put her endurance to the test as she takes on a unique 24-hour fundraising challenge in support of Breast Cancer Now. Dionne Hair, 21, owner of Sculpt Cosmetics and Indigo Aesthetics & Beauty in Kilmarnock, will undertake her “24 Hours of Strength” challenge from 10am on Saturday, June 20, until 10am on Sunday, June 21, working continuously from her salon for a full 24 hours. The challenge comes just one week...
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Kilmarnock Masterplan - Poets’ Corner work to begin soon
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South Ayrshire Beaches Retain Prestigious Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful
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Ayrshire Teen’s Incredible Comeback Earns National Courage Award
An inspirational Ayrshire teenager who refused to let cancer define his future has been recognised with one of Scotland’s most prestigious honours. Image - Pride of Scotland Connor Elliot, an 18-year-old Ayr United supporter, has been named the 2026 Pride of Scotland Teenager of Courage, after overcoming a devastating cancer diagnosis and going on to represent Scotland at international level in amputee football. Connor’s remarkable journey began in November 2022 when he was diagnosed with...
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Loch Doon water safety awareness training
246 children and young people from seven primary schools and Doon Academy have taken part in the annual outdoor water safety day at Loch Doon. Across Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regularly respond to emergency calls from people who have witnessed someone getting into difficulty in open water and tragically, Water Safety Scotland have reported 39 accidental water-related deaths in Scotland in 2025, with the highest number of fatalities taking place in August. To ensure our...
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Business Spotlight Advertorial.
From Glasgow Roots to Ayrshire Reputation - Why Quality Workmanship Still Matters There is something reassuring about a family-run business that has spent decades building its reputation the old-fashioned way through hard work, reliability and word of mouth. That is the story behind J. Shearer Roofing Ltd, a company whose roots began in Glasgow more than 30 years ago before expanding its services across Ayrshire and beyond. Originally established as a local roofing business serving homes and...
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Why Ayr Needs More People Like Tariq Din
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Tariq Din, the Business Development Director behind the successful arrival of Black Sheep Coffee in Ayr. Euan Ruddick - Editor After spending time with Tariq and hearing his vision for the business, one thing became immediately clear: Ayr needs more people like him. It takes a special kind of person to look at a town and see opportunity where others see challenges. It takes courage to invest significant sums of money into a High Street unit at a time...
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Planning Leaders Gather in Ayr to Shape "The Future of Planning" at National Conference
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5G Innovation region project places Ayrshire at heart of digital transformation
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Ayrshire Football Teams Invited to Apply for Specsavers’ Best Worst Team Series
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Ayrshire Achieves Winners Celebrated at NHS Ayrshire & Arran Awards
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Music at the Park Raises £4,201 for Ayrshire Charities
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North Ayrshire school term calendar for 2027/28 Includes reduced summer holiday
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Ayr Woman Banned from Keeping Animals After More Than 20 Found Living in Squalid Conditions
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ROAD CLOSURE FOR ESSENTIAL REPAIRS IN DARVEL
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Garnock Pupil achieves national recognition
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Ayrshire Business Helps Keep Girvan Tattie Fest Free for All
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