A Kilmarnock-based organisation that tackles health and social inequalities across Ayrshire has been named Charity of the Year at the Ayrshire Business Awards. The Killie Community team with their trophy for Charity of the Year The Killie Community, the charitable arm of Kilmarnock Football Club, received the accolade at the annual event organised by the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, standing out among a host of leading charities from across the region. Head of charity Jodan

Police in Ayrshire are appealing for help from the public to trace 62-year-old Dorothy Summers, who has been reported missing from her home in Ayr. Image: Police Scotland Ayrshire Dorothy was last seen in the Whitletts area around 9am on Thursday, 23 October 2025. She is described as white, 5ft 1ins tall, of medium build, with long, curly brown and grey hair. Inspector Lorraine Scobie said: “It is completely out of character for Dorothy to be away from home and not keep in re

A star of BBC’s The Apprentice will swap the boardroom for the ballroom when he visits Ayrshire next year for one of the region’s most prestigious business events. Mike Soutar, best known as one of Lord Sugar’s trusted advisers who grills candidates during the hit show’s interview stage, will be the guest speaker at the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. The event, set to take place at Trump Turnberry Resort on Friday, March 27, will bring together up to 500 business

More than 230 people were screened for heart conditions at an event hosted earlier this month by the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the Pumping Marvellous Foundation. A team of experienced medical and nursing staff provided free screening from 10am until 3pm at Girvan Community Hospital. Staff from Pumping Marvellous, the largest patient-led heart failure charity in the UK, was also on hand for information and advice. Throughout th

A patient at University Hospital Crosshouse was able to see her son marry in a heartwarming ceremony arranged by dedicated hospital staff. Photo: NHS Ayrshire & Arran Carol, from North Ayrshire, who was receiving care on the hospital’s gynaecology ward while in the later stages of cancer, watched proudly as her son James, 38, and his partner Shoni, 30, from South Ayrshire, exchanged vows in an emotional ceremony held on the ward last month. The couple had originally planned t

The Ayrshire Small Scale Tree Planting Programme is continuing through 2025/26, with grants of up to £1,000 available for planting native trees in South and East Ayrshire within the UNESCO Biosphere region.   Hosted by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership and backed by funding from South Ayrshire Council, Scottish Forestry, the Woodland Trust and Land Energy, the scheme is now in its third season and has seen the planting of over 2700 trees since its launc

Could your dog be a lifesaver? Pet Blood Bank UK is currently appealing for dogs in Ayr to come forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs. Dalblair Vets in Ayr is one of the charity’s host venues and they are looking for happy, healthy, and confident dogs to register for their donation sessions.   Pet Blood Bank is just like the human blood service, but for dogs. They collect blood donations from donor dogs across the UK which then go towards helping to sav

Local business, Beau Beau Boutique , has announced its closure, marking the end of a remarkable chapter for a shop that brought style, confidence, and smiles to so many across Ayrshire and beyond. Photo: Ayrshire Daily News (ADN) The boutique, which opened in November 2016 , was the lifelong dream of Victoria , whose passion was to create a warm and memorable shopping experience for girls searching for their perfect prom dress. Over the years, Beau Beau became a household nam

Kiltwalk 2026 Officially Open for Registration Step Up for Charity! Ayrshire fundraisers, dust off those walking shoes Kiltwalk 2026 is officially open for registration! Scotland’s biggest charity walking event is back, inviting people across the country to lace up and take part in a year of unforgettable community spirit, fundraising, and fun, all while supporting local causes that make a real difference. Participants can once again choose from a range of walking distances,

Miller Homes is helping make the streets of Beith safer for children this autumn as it celebrates six years of its Home Safeinitiative in the West of Scotland. In recognition of International Walk to School Month (October), the homebuilder has donated a high-visibility vest to all 308 pupils at Beith Primary School to help keep them visible on their journeys.   Since launching Home Safe in 2019, Miller Homes has worked with local schools across the West of Scotland, donating

A well-known Tarbolton pharmacist has announced he is hanging up his white coat after two decades of serving the local community. In a heartfelt statement shared on Tarbolton Pharmacy’s Facebook page, pharmacist Richard said it was “with a heavy heart” that he had decided it was time to bring his long chapter at the village pharmacy to a close. “It has been an absolute privilege and my life’s work to serve you all over the years and I take with me so many special...

C Fayre Crowned ‘Best in Scotland’ at National Fishmonger Awards 2025 There’s something to celebrate in Largs this week as local favourite C Fayre has been officially named ‘Best in Scotland’ at the prestigious National Federation of Fishmongers – Fishmonger of the Year Awards 2025. The judges praised C Fayre as “a shining example of Scottish fishmongery,” recognising the business’s remarkable five-decade journey under the leadership of John Watson, Scotland’s first Master Fi

Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been found during searches for a missing man in South Ayrshire. The man has yet to be formally identified, but the family of 60-year-old John Doherty, who was reported missing from Ayr on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, has been informed. Police said there are no apparent suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Analysis of market trends and smart investment at Prestwick pays off in spectacular fashion. Aviation Editor Doug Maclean Image - Wikipedia A couple of years ago Prestwick airport management did a deep dive into market trends. Prestwick has always faced stiff competition in its business and it has survived by adapting to airline trends and providing the best service it can to all of its wide customer base. Business Development Director Nico Le Roux and the Board identified th

A by-election is taking place today in Ward 3, Ayr North, where one councillor will be elected to serve the people and communities of South Ayrshire. The ward, which has an electorate of 12,653 and around 2,500 postal voters, is currently represented by Councillors Laura Brennan-Whitefield, Ian Cavana, and Ian Davis. Eight candidates are standing for election: Orhan Bulikj (Independent) Ian Douglas (Scottish National Party) John Duncan (Scottish Labour Party) Mason Graham (Sc

Photo: Ayrshire Daily News Local businesses and residents in Ayr continue to raise concerns over parking reductions and consultation processes linked to the Accessible Ayr project. Fort St Junction - Illustration. Image: Accessible Ayr The project, led by South Ayrshire Council in partnership with Ayrshire Roads Alliance and Sustrans, aims to make Ayr town centre more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists while improving public spaces. Updated plans include design changes ac

Miller Homes Scotland West has strengthened its presence in Ayrshire with the acquisition of 6.96 acres of land in Beith, North Ayrshire, formerly owned by the Church of Scotland. The site will be developed into Manse Field, a new residential community featuring 44 energy-efficient semi-detached and detached family homes.   Construction at Manse Field is already underway, with first completions expected by Summer 2026. The West of Scotland - and Ayrshire in particular - conti

A person has died following a fire at a caravan park in Kilwinning in the early hours of Monday morning. Photo: Verdant Leisure (Public/Google) Emergency services were called to Viewfield Manor Holiday Park around 4.30am after reports of a caravan on fire. The blaze was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, but a body was later recovered from the scene. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.30am on Monday, October 13, 2025, we were made aware of a car

South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has visited A.C.E Supporting Services Ltd. in Prestwick, meeting with Director Abbie McGill.   A.C.E Supporting Services Limited, are a family-run care at home and community support service based in South Ayrshire. A.C.E  were founded with a clear purpose, to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where young adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs can thrive.   They provide care at home support, enabling yo

Ayrshire Businesses Join Forces on Journey to Net Zero Businesses across North Ayrshire are uniting to tackle climate change through the Net Zero Accelerator, a year-long programme designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises reduce their carbon emissions and adopt sustainable practices. Delivered by North Ayrshire Council in partnership with Net Zero Nation and part-funded by Zero Waste Scotland, the initiative offers workshops, carbon-accounting tools, and one-to-one