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A family-run island business has been named Business of the Year after helping to champion local creatives on Arran. The Isle of Arran Candle Company, founded by Daniel and Vik Steel, received the honour at the North Ayrshire Community Champion Awards in recognition of its business growth and wider contribution to the island community. The company was praised for the launch of the Arran Design Collective, an initiative created in 2025 to support local makers and give them a stronger route to...

A colourful new art exhibition has opened in Kilwinning, showcasing the creative journey of 24 local people who have been developing their skills through community art groups. The exhibition, organised by the Kilwinning Locality team, is located in the community room behind Kilwinning Library’s reception area and celebrates work created by members of the Tuesday art group at Cranberry Moss and the Friday group at Kilwinning Library. Both groups run from 10am until 12pm and are free to attend....

A Primary 7 pupil from Dalmilling Primary School has enjoyed a night to remember after being crowned the overall individual winner at a brand-new schools cluster darts competition. Ramsay Canniffe took part in the first-ever competition following a six-week block of darts coaching delivered to pupils by Coach Ryan from Newton Primary School. The initiative proved to be a huge success for Dalmilling Primary, with the school being named overall winners. Ramsay also claimed the top individual...

Youngsters attending an inclusive Easter holiday camp in Kilmarnock were treated to a special surprise when three Premiership players dropped in to meet them. Kilmarnock FC stars Robbie Deas, David Watson and Lewis Mayo paid a visit to The Killie Community’s Easter programme, posing for photos, signing autographs and helping create lasting memories for the children and young people taking part. Jordan Allison, head of charity at The Killie Community, said the visit had a huge impact. “Seeing...