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93-Year-Old Man Dies After Crash in Kilmarnock
Police are appealing for information after a 93-year-old man died following a crash in Kilmarnock. Google Maps The incident happened around 2.40pm on Wednesday 19 November 2025 on Fowlds Street and involved a green BMW 525 tds touring and a pedestrian. Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital, where he died on Thursday 20 November 2025. The road was closed for investigations and reopened around 9.30pm. Sergeant Brian Simpson of Ayrshire Roads Policing Uni

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 201 min read


Spooktacular Success for Killieween 2025
Howard Park was transformed into a frightfully festive celebration of Halloween fun and magic as Killieween returned with a bang — landing on Halloween night itself! Families from across East Ayrshire joined the ghoulish gathering, enjoying live music from singers beyond the grave, hosted by the delightfully creepy Beetlejuice, who kept the crowd entertained from the main stage. The park was packed with games, kids’ activities, a pumpkin patch, inflatable maze, market stalls

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 61 min read


Police Arrest 40-year-old Man After robbing an 83-year-old woman in Her Own Home
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

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 281 min read


Access restrictions planned as Palace Theatre works get underway
Works at the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock will shortly commence and a number of access changes will be put in place to accommodate these...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 281 min read


Statement from East Ayrshire Council in relation to Dean Street Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire council issued the following statement this afternnon following social media reports on the matter. “We are aware of recent...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 101 min read


Curtains up for the start of works at the Grand Hall!
Following significant work over the past few months, a start date has been set for the redevelopment of the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 22 min read


Sweco UK donates life saving community defibrillators
Bonnyton Community Centre and residents from Southcraigs, Kilmarnock recently received life-saving equipment donated by Sweco UK . This...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 51 min read


Life saving initiative clocks up more milestones thanks to local sponsorship
East Ayrshire Council's Community Defibrillator notched up another success as it passed the 60 mark with its Community Defibrillator...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 222 min read


Ayrshire groups pitch an alternative take on recovery at football tournament
Eight local recovery groups presented teams at the Ayrshire Recovery Network Football Tournament, showcasing a community committed to...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 152 min read


Grange Academy pupil wins international prize for music
An S5 pupil from Grange Academy, has won the prestigious European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY) prize at the Concours...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 282 min read


Essential Investigations On The A77 Planned at Bellfield Interchange
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential investigations on the A77 in Kilmarnock at Bellfield Interchange, for two...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 211 min read


East Ayrshire Council Visit the newly completed housing development on Kennedy Drive, Kilmarnock
A visit took place to the newly completed housing development on Kennedy Drive in Kilmarnock recently. The homes were built by the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 202 min read


East Ayrshire Council by-election result
Caroline Barton (Scottish National Party) has been elected to serve as Councillor for Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) following the local...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 211 min read


Police Appealing For Information After Crash Between Young Cyclist & Bus
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Kilmarnock on Sunday, 16 February, 2025. Around 11.45am, officers were...

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


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


Persimmon West Scotland Announced as Killie Community’s Housebuilding Partner for 2025
Killie Community, the charity arm of Kilmarnock F.C., has announced Persimmon West Scotland as its official Housebuilding Partner for...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 92 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


Tributes Flood in For Popular Business Man Makhan Singh
Lawthorn Farm has announced that Makhan Singh, the founding father of the popular establishment has sadly passed away on 5th December...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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