Anyone who needs a bike in time for Christmas is encouraged to contact North Ayrshire Council’s Employability service. The team at Equal Specialist Employability Support (SES) runs a successful bike upcycling project in summer, and it has proved to be a real hit with residents across the area. The popular initiative sees unwanted bikes being donated, serviced, cleaned up and offered for free to members of the community who cannot afford to buy their own. The Equal programme i

Heathfield Primary School recently received a positive inspection report from Education Scotland.   Image - Miller Homes In June 2025, inspectors from Education Scotland visited the school where they talked to parents, carers and children and worked closely with the head teacher and staff.   The inspection praised the school for its positive relationships between staff and pupils and noted that children are proud of their school and engage well with their learning. The head t

The independent firm, which has more than a century of experience and operates 11 practices across Scotland, was named Marketing Practice of the Year for its group-wide achievements and Contact Lens Practice of the Year for its Ayr branch. The awards highlight the team’s commitment to high-quality clinical care, specialist expertise and strong community engagement. Hosted in Glasgow by Vision Scotland and The Scottish Optical Conference, the inaugural Scottish Optometry Award