A Christmas appeal is underway across Ayrshire to support families struggling to feed their pets during the festive period and to help prevent animals being abandoned. The Paws & Clause Christmas Pet Food Bank, organised by Ayrshire Drone Dog Rescue , is calling on the public to donate dog food, cat food, treats and toys in the run-up to Christmas. Organisers say the initiative aims to ease pressure on households facing financial hardship while ensuring pets remain safely car

Stagecoach South Scotland is celebrating the countdown to Christmas with the launch of its first-ever Golden Ticket Giveaway, offering customers the chance to discover a £10 Love2Shop voucher on selected bus services across Angus, Perth & Kinross, Dundee, Fife, Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. Beginning Monday 22 December, 150 Golden Tickets will be distributed across Stagecoach’s South Scotland, with customers encouraged to “keep their eyes peeled” for festive surprises on board. T

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A78 at Monktonhead Roundabout under two phases. Phase A completed in mid-December 2025. Phase B commences early January 2026 and details are as follows: Phase B :  A single overnight closure of the A78 southbound  carriageway will be in operation from 8pm  on Thursday 8th January until 6am  on  Friday 9th January . Traffic will be diverted via Warrix Interchange to Corsehill Mount Roundabout an