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Boo surprises illicit tobacco traders in a win for Trading Standards
Joint working between East Ayrshire Trading Standards , Police Scotland and a dog named Boo reaped rewards recently, with the successful...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Sweco UK donates life-saving community defibrillators
Fenwick Bowling Club and residents from Inchmurrin Drive, Kilmarnock recently received life-saving equipment donated by Sweco UK . This...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Festive Fun and Exciting Prizes at Kilmarnock Christmas Festival This Weekend
The countdown to Christmas begins in style as the Kilmarnock Christmas Festival takes centre stage on Sunday, 1 December 2024. With live...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 26, 20242 min read


East Ayrshire Primary Schools’ Cross Country 2024
The annual East Ayrshire Primary Schools’ Cross Country took place once again at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena with 23 primary schools...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Fresh Warnings For Snow, Ice & Rain Issued Across Ayrshire
The Met-Office has issued fresh weather warnings for snow, ice & rain across Ayrshire between today and Sunday. Wintry showers and icy...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 21, 20241 min read


5,4,3,2,1 – Shoot to Saturn launches at Patna Primary
Shoot to Saturn, the new active travel initiative, has officially launched at Patna Primary. Coming hot on the heels of the very...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Befriending celebrated at annual event
Volunteers from across East Ayrshire gathered recently to celebrate befriending. Vibrant Communities hold the special event each year to...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 12, 20241 min read


16 Days campaign set to launch to highlight issues of gender-based violence
An early launch of East Ayrshire’s 16 Days of Action campaign took place at Netherthird Community Centre this week, starting off a series...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 9, 20242 min read


New civic appointments at East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council elected a new Provost and Depute Provost at its Council meeting last week. Councillor Claire Leitch, who was...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Postal votes arriving soon for Wards 3 and 9 by-elections
Postal votes for the by-elections in Ward 3 (Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse) and Ward 9 (Doon Valley) will be arriving through...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 2, 20241 min read


Garden competition winners are blooming marvellous
East Ayrshire Council’s annual garden competition recognises the top amateur gardeners from across East Ayrshire. A special award...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 31, 20243 min read


East Ayrshire Council supports Living Wage Week
East Ayrshire Council will once again be supporting Living Wage Week (4-10 November) as an accredited Living Wage Employer that wants to...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Official opening of Skills and Learning 66 in Netherthird
Netherthird’s Skills and Learning 66 (SL66) has been officially opened by Councillor Shona Morrison, President of the Convention of...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Best value service review of Early Years – recommendations agreed at Cabinet
At the recent meeting of Cabinet, a Best Value Service Review of East Ayrshire Council’s Early Learning and Childcare provision was...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Funding secured for vital projects
At the recent meeting of Cabinet, decisions were taken that will provide total funding of £1.2m over the next two years for CentreStage,...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 25, 20244 min read


Special guests enjoy a delicious school lunch
School Captains, Liam and Kendal, from The Robert Burns Academy gave a warm welcome to guests from the Council who joined them for lunch...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Remembering Together: Tales From The Tipi Exhibition Launch
Remembering Together: Tales from the Tipi is an exhibition currently on show at the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock, which displays works from...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Celebrate safely this firework season
As firework season approaches, East Ayrshire Council’s community safety arrangements are being strengthened as partnership agencies join...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Fire can take hold if batteries aren’t disposed of safely!
Household batteries and items containing ion-lithium batteries, which have been disposed of incorrectly, are causing fires in recycling...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 15, 20242 min read


New Community Learning and Development Plan Approved
East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet received an update this week on the performance of the East Ayrshire Community Learning and Development...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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