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Isle of Arran Candle Company Named Business of the Year
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...

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Kilwinning Art Club Exhibition Celebrates Creativity, Confidence and Community

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Dalmilling Primary Pupil Hits The Bullseye After Darts Success
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Killie stars surprise Easter camp youngsters with special visit
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...

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Ayrshire Success as Lochgreen House & Spa Wins Top Scottish Award Again
Lochgreen House Hotel has plenty to celebrate after its spa team was named Spa of the Year at the Scottish Beauty Industry Awards 2026 for the second year running. The prestigious accolade marks another major achievement for the Troon venue, with the award recognising the dedication, care and professionalism shown by the spa team throughout the year. Staff said they were “beyond proud” to receive the honour once again, describing the back-to-back win as a reflection of the passion and...

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Race to the Top as Cairn Table Hill Challenge Returns This July
Runners are being invited to take on one of Ayrshire’s best-known climbs when the Cairn Table Hill Race returns on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The event will run from 6.30pm until 8.30pm and will see participants tackle a demanding 7.2km course up Cairn Table, one of Ayrshire’s finest hills. Entry costs £15, with a reduced fee of £13 for members of Scottish Athletics, England Athletics or Welsh Athletics. Organisers have confirmed that all entries must be made in advance through EntryCentral,...

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Ayrshire man sentenced after keeping pet dog and tortoise in unsafe and dirty house
An Ayrshire man has been banned from owning animals after keeping his pet dog and tortoise in squalor Ronan Jackson was sentenced at Ayr Sheriff Court on Tuesday 21 April to a Community Payback Order and has been placed under supervision for one year. He was also handed a disqualification order for owning and keeping animals for five years, after failing to provide his Border Collie Meg and pet tortoise Pebble with a safe and sanitary living environment, exposing his dog to hazardous...
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