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Rangers fan, 82, finds friendship at rival club after cancer diagnosis
An 82-year-old lifelong Rangers fan has found new ‘family’ in the welcoming arms of a rival club’s charity after losing his wife and battling cancer. Wilson Tudor jokes that he’s now living with “mixed loyalties” after finding vital support at the award-winning The Killie Community, the charitable arm of Kilmarnock FC. His journey to the charity, which supports people of all ages across Ayrshire, came after a period of profound loss. In December 2020, during the height of the pandemic,...
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Minister for Public Health Visits University Hospital Crosshouse to celebrate innovation in women’s health
NHS Ayrshire & Arran was delighted to welcome Jenni Minto MSP, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and Professor Anna Glasier, Women’s Health Champion for the Scottish Government, to University Hospital Crosshouse on Thursday 19 February to see first-hand the significant progress being made to improve women’s health across the region. During the visit, the Minister and Professor Glasier observed a live robotic-assisted gynaecology surgery, gaining insight into the transformative...
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East Ayrshire Housing Rent Set To Increase By 7%
At the recent meeting of Full Council, a report was presented on the rent consultation for 2026/27 and 2027/28. Agreement was reached that housing rent would increase by 7% for 2026/27, which is equivalent to an average increase of £6.36 a week; and 7% for 2027/28, which is equivalent to £6.80 a week. An extensive consultation with tenants took place between 1 December and 25 January 2026, and two proposals were presented for each year. For 2026/27 - proposal one was for a rent increase of...
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A new recruitment fair aimed at supporting local employment and future opportunities
Its as part of the upcoming launch of Ayrshire360. East Ayrshire Leisure Trust has been evolving and expanding in recent years, and from April 2026 the organisation will move forward under the new Ayrshire360 collective. The change represents more than a rebrand, with organisers describing it as a unified vision focused on creating opportunities across East Ayrshire and strengthening local communities. The ambitious initiative aims to help generate £7 million worth of additional jobs by 2030,...
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Demolition announced at former Ayr Arran Mall
Demolition of the Arran Mall in Ayr is set to begin on 23 February 2026. The buildings to be demolished include the three-storey concrete office block on Alloway Street and the single storey mall and retail units behind. The works, which will be carried out by Dem-Master Demolition Ltd, will take approximately six months to complete. Secure hoarding will be put in place around the demolition area. The hoarding will maintain existing access from Dalblair Road to neighbouring properties. Access...
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