A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of an 83-year-old woman in her home in Bonnyton, Kilmarnock. Around 1pm on Thursday, 23 October, 2025, a man presented at the woman's door then entered and stole her purse and phone. The woman was injured but did not require hospital treatment. The 40-year-old man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff court on Tuesday, 28 October, 2025 Detective Sergeant Keith Hyndes said: "We’d like to thank the

Community councils in the Garnock Valley are calling on local residents to step forward and represent their towns and villages ahead of the fast-approaching election deadline. Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Community Council – covering the town of Kilbirnie and the village of Glengarnock – and Beith and District Community Council – representing Beith along with Gateside and Barrmill – are set to hold their Ordinary Elections in line with the Scheme for the Establishment of Communi

There were emotional scenes in Kilmarnock this week after three stray dogs were found and rescued thanks to the swift action of the incredible team at Ayrshire Drone Dog Rescue . Among the dogs recovered was a Pomeranian that looked strikingly similar to Bear , the much-loved companion who vanished from his Irvine back garden over six months ago, sparking a huge community search and a £35,000 reward for his safe return. When contacted about the discovery, Bear’s owner told Ay