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

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 s

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 u