Officers are appealing for information following an attempted murder in Ayr. The incident happened within a property on Mill Street around 4.15pm on Saturday, 4 April, 2026, when a 34-year-old man was stabbed. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment. Detective Sergeant Davie Gillies, of Ayr CID, said: “The victim sustained serious injuries during this incident so we are urgently appealing to anyone with any information that could assist ou

Staff and pupils at a North Ayrshire school are burying a time capsule as part of celebrations marking its 50th anniversary. Skelmorlie Primary school turns 50 this year and the time capsule will contain: a letter from each class and Early Years for future children, explaining what it is like to be a pupil in their class in 2026. This will include a mixture of writing and drawing class photographs showing the children as well as their classroom environment and a letter from t

One of Galston’s most prominent buildings has been brought back into public use, following a £3.45m restoration project undertaken by East Ayrshire Council. The new Galston Town Hall will officially open its doors to the public on Wednesday  8 April 2026, offering a new location for the public library, and a skills and learning hub to enhance further the Council’s commitment to giving local people the skills to learn and work. The refurbishment officially got underway in Janu