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Marion Palmer celebrates 100th birthday
Marion Palmer has been celebrating her centenary in Muirkirk. Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor William Lennox presented her with a...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 181 min read


Kilmarnock North by-election
The by-election for Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) takes place this Thursday 20 February. Polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm at...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 171 min read


Burns Supper fun in Kilmarnock
Provost Claire Leitch enjoyed a Burns supper in Kilmarnock recently which was organised by East Ayrshire Council’s Local Area...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 141 min read


Community Asset Transfer of Fenwick Playing Field Approved
East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet agreed this week to approve a 10-year lease of Fenwick’s King George V playing field to Fenwick Community...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 311 min read


Jobs and Training Fund success exceeds expectations for East Ayrshire's young people
Nearly 240 local young people have now benefitted from training and support, enabling and equipping them with the skills required to...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 312 min read


East Ayrshire Pupils gather to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Local pupils helped to remember those who were involved in all aspects of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides as part of an event to...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 281 min read


New accommodation provision planned in Galston
East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet recently agreed proposals to repurpose existing housing stock at Clinchyard Place in Galston, to help...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 283 min read


Council takes significant strides to respond to financial pressures
The Chief Financial Officer, Joe McLachlan provided an update on the latest financial position at a meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 15...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 172 min read


Elizabeth Kirkpatrick celebrates 100th birthday
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and family have been celebrating her centenary in Fenwick. Provost Claire Leitch presented her with a gift from...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 141 min read


Start the New Year with Fresh Sounds at the Big Top: Showcasing Scotland’s Rising Stars
East Ayrshire Leisure is delighted to kick off 2025 with a unique series of events at the Big Top, Ayrshire Athletics Arena. This...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 132 min read


Relive the Magic of Pink Floyd in a Stunning Live Tribute
The Big Top at Ayrshire Athletics Arena continues to celebrate this January with a phenomenal tribute to the iconic band Pink Floyd with...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 131 min read


Moorfield expansion plans approved
Planning Permission in Principle has been granted for a major expansion of the Moorfield industrial park in Kilmarnock as part of the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Killie Trust Festive Futsal Cup
The Kilmarnock FC East Ayrshire Primary Supporters Club and Killie Trust ran a successful Killie Trust Festive Futsal Cup at Annanhill...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Mobityres donates life-saving community defibrillator
Crosshouse Primary School recently received life-saving equipment donated by Lynne and John Paton from Mobityres. Lynne and John attended...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Kilmarnock Academy recognised at national quadcopter competition
A team of four young people – Noah, Jack, Oliver and Taylor – from Kilmarnock Academy, with their teachers Mr Campbell and Mrs Lindsay,...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Dunlop Early Childhood Centre officially opens at special ceremony
Dunlop Early Childhood Centre has been officially opened by Past Provost Jim Todd at a special ceremony where he unveiled a plaque. Past...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Mason and Finn from Darvel Primary win for their bin!
Brothers Mason and Finn from Darvel Primary have won a £50 East Ayrshire gift card for taking part in the recycling at home campaign –...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Goldilocks and the Three Bears Visit Stewart Travel in Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire Leisure’s Goldilocks and the Three Bears cast took a break from their spectacular performances in the Big Top to pay a...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 3, 20241 min read


East Ayrshire Sports Council Awards 2024
East Ayrshire’s most talented athletes, sports clubs and volunteers were recognised and celebrated for their sporting success and...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Celebrate the Festive Season with Free Events Across East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire Leisure invites residents and visitors to partake in a series of FREE events designed to celebrate the festive season and...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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