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Dobbies has unveiled a vibrant new cottage kitchen garden style foodhall at its Ayr store. Ayr is one of Dobbies’ first stores to transform its foodhall with a further 47 stores planned in the coming weeks, offering customers the opportunity to discover and celebrate great food. The new foodhall reflects Dobbies’ commitment to investing in the Ayr store and responding to what local customers want. By listening to feedback from the Ayr community, new ways were identified to improve both the...

Wallace Court, East Ayrshire Council’s assisted living housing development on Kilmarnock Road, Mauchline has been officially opened by Councillor Jim McMahon, Spokesperson for Housing, Transport and Communities. Named after not one but two local Wallaces – the Wallace family who operated a market garden on the site and Margaret Wallace, a former MSP and Community Centre volunteer – Wallace Court, which was built for the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, provides 17 assisted...

A rare opportunity has arisen to rent a highly regarded business premises in what is widely considered one of Ayr’s strongest and most established independent trading areas. The premises are between Jools and Strictly Bridal in Newmarket Street. Properties of this quality and scale seldom become available in this part of the town centre. The premises has been continuously occupied for many years, a clear reflection of both its practicality and its desirability for a wide range of professional...

North Ayrshire Council has moved quickly to protect public safety and begin the recovery process following the major fire at Irvine’s Forum Centre. With Police Scotland investigating the origin of the blaze, the Council is using its available powers to start demolition works at the severely damaged building so that nearby streets and pathways can be reopened as soon as possible. Demolition contractors are already on site and work is expected to continue over the coming weeks as the structure...