Last month Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council assumed the role of Chair of the Ayrshire Joint Economic Committee - the regional decision-making body governing the Ayrshire Growth Deal and the Regional Economic Strategy.   In this piece he shares his thoughts and hopes for the Growth Deal over the coming months. “It’s a real honour to be taking on this role and to represent the region, our partners and investors and to support all that is happening in Ayr

Police in Ayrshire are appealing for the public’s help to trace 55-year-old Trevor Graham, who has been reported missing from North Ayrshire. Mr Graham was last seen leaving his home on the morning of Monday, 3 November 2025. He is described as white Scottish, around 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with short brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing a black jumper and grey jogging bottoms. It is believed Mr Graham may be using a white Ford Focus ST with the registration mark

Pupils at Carrick Academy have buried a time capsule in the grounds of the new Maybole Community Campus for future generations to open. Image - South Ayrshire Council In 2024, during the demolition of the former Carrick Academy building in Maybole, a time capsule dating back to 1925 was discovered. The contents of the time capsule were carefully inspected and preserved by the Ayrshire Archives, details of which can be found in our blog: https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/artic