Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A78 at Monktonhead Roundabout under two phases. Phase A completed in mid-December 2025. Phase B commences early January 2026 and details are as follows: Phase B :  A single overnight closure of the A78 southbound  carriageway will be in operation from 8pm  on Thursday 8th January until 6am  on  Friday 9th January . Traffic will be diverted via Warrix Interchange to Corsehill Mount Roundabout an

North Ayrshire’s flagship Additional Support Needs school, Lockhart Campus, has recently celebrated the milestone of its four-year partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Ayrshire (DYW). The Business Breakfast celebration, held on Friday 28 November at Lockhart Campus, opened with a speech from Depute Head Teacher John Herd celebrating the school’s flourishing four-year partnership with DYW Ayrshire. The breakfast shone a spotlight on the incredible work of dedicated

Irvine Royal Academy has become the latest secondary school in Scotland, and first in North Ayrshire, to have achieved the prestigious LGBT Youth Scotland Charter of Education Gold Award. A national award, the LGBT Youth Scotland accreditation - awarded by Glasgow based charity, LGBT Youth Scotland - recognises schools that go above and beyond the basic requirements to support LGBT pupils, staff, parents and carers. Being accredited enables schools to share a positive message

This December, Miller Homes Scotland West is supporting local communities in Beith, North Ayrshire, through its Community Fund initiative, awarding two local groups with grants. Garnock Valley Pipes and Drums has been awarded £2,000 and Beith Theatre Group has received £1,000.  Photography (L-R) (© Jeff Holmes): Garnock Valley Pipes and Drums has been awarded £2,000 as part of Miller Homes’ Community Fund initiative; Beith Theatre Group has received £1,000 as part of Miller H

Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on South Beach Road in Ardrossan. Around 3.20pm on Thursday, 11 December, 2025, we received a report of a crash involving a MG HS Excite car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 96-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries. The driver of the car, a 74-year-old man, was issued with a fixed penalty notice for a road traffic offence. Enquiries are ongoing. Sergeant Gordon Stewart said:

A 43 year old man has been arrested following the theft of jewellery from two shops in Irvine town centre. Police said the arrest took place around 12.25pm on 16 December 2025 in High Street, Irvine. The man is accused of stealing jewellery valued at approximately £3,700 from two separate premises. The stolen property was recovered by police and returned to both shops. The man has been held in custody and is due to appear at court on 17 December 2025.

Heavy and persistent rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption Valid 18:00 Saturday until 09:00 Monday - Covers all areas of Ayrshire. Outbreaks of rain will spread in from the northwest during Saturday afternoon and last through Sunday before finally clearing away on Monday morning. The rain will be persistent and heavy at times with accumulations 40-60 mm developing quite widely. Across high ground totals during this event could exceed 100 mm. Strong southwesterly win

Easton Group has taken over Andrew Wright Windows, reviving the long-established Scottish glazing business months after its sudden closure. Photo: Google Maps Andrew Wright Glass Limited and Andrew Wright Windows Limited entered provisional liquidation on 6 August 2025, resulting in an immediate shutdown and the loss of more than 80 jobs. The acquisition includes the assets, business and goodwill of the company. Under its new ownership, Andrew Wright will operate within the E

Hundreds of roads across North Ayrshire will begin switching to a 20mph speed limit later this month as part of a national effort to improve road safety. Councillor Tony Gurney The change follows the Scottish Government’s National Strategy for 20mph in Urban Areas, noted by Cabinet in June, which supports reducing speeds on suitable village, town and city roads from 30mph to 20mph. Transport Scotland is leading the nationwide rollout. Evidence behind the move highlights that

Ayrshire’s independent travel agency LAH Travel is celebrating national recognition after receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award at the recent Hays Travel Conference. Left to right: Heather Kerr (LAH Manager), Harriet Grainger (Hays IG Manager), Dame Irene Hays and Linda Mackenzie (LAH Travel Consultant) The business, which operates branches in West Kilbride and Kilmarnock, has been part of the Hays Independence Group for almost 22 years. The award acknowledges the agen

A Montgomerie Park Primary pupil has appeared in a new national video raising awareness of anxiety in young people and how it can affect school attendance. Lochlan Brown at Montgomerie Park The film, produced by Parent Club, the Scottish Government’s official resource for parents and carers, was released last week and features Primary 7 pupil Lochlan Bowie. Lochlan first discovered his confidence for drama during lockdown, creating videos with the help of his parents Marianne

A range of service changes will take place across the network including here in Ayrshire which includes the Ayr service 7 being replaced with a new 3B service. Ayrshire Service 97 Ayr – Craig Tara Holiday Park Our seasonal service 97 will no longer operate from Tuesday 2nd December, the last day of service will be Monday 1st December and will return in March 2026.   Service 12 Ardrossan – Stevenston Services on a Sunday will now depart every 70 minutes. See timetable here .

A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a disturbance at a property on Cathkin Place, Kilwinning which emergency services were called to around 1.10am on Monday, 10 November, 2025. Specialist officers attended to assist and no injuries were reported. The 38-year-old man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025. Local residents are thanked for their patience during this incident.

Police in Ayrshire are appealing for the public’s help to trace 55-year-old Trevor Graham, who has been reported missing from North Ayrshire. Mr Graham was last seen leaving his home on the morning of Monday, 3 November 2025. He is described as white Scottish, around 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with short brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing a black jumper and grey jogging bottoms. It is believed Mr Graham may be using a white Ford Focus ST with the registration mark

Emergency services attended and the driver, a man, has been taken to hospital for treatment. Local diversions are in place and road users are advised to avoid the area.a

Miller Homes is helping make the streets of Beith safer for children this autumn as it celebrates six years of its Home Safeinitiative in the West of Scotland. In recognition of International Walk to School Month (October), the homebuilder has donated a high-visibility vest to all 308 pupils at Beith Primary School to help keep them visible on their journeys.   Since launching Home Safe in 2019, Miller Homes has worked with local schools across the West of Scotland, donating

Miller Homes Scotland West has strengthened its presence in Ayrshire with the acquisition of 6.96 acres of land in Beith, North Ayrshire, formerly owned by the Church of Scotland. The site will be developed into Manse Field, a new residential community featuring 44 energy-efficient semi-detached and detached family homes.   Construction at Manse Field is already underway, with first completions expected by Summer 2026. The West of Scotland - and Ayrshire in particular - conti

A person has died following a fire at a caravan park in Kilwinning in the early hours of Monday morning. Photo: Verdant Leisure (Public/Google) Emergency services were called to Viewfield Manor Holiday Park around 4.30am after reports of a caravan on fire. The blaze was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, but a body was later recovered from the scene. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.30am on Monday, October 13, 2025, we were made aware of a car

North Ayrshire Council staff are continuing their efforts to get life back to business as usual for residents following Storm Amy. Over the weekend of 4 October, flood warnings were issued by the Met Office for areas including Saltcoats, Ardrossan, Skelmorlie and Largs. High winds brought trees down across roads, including the B706 at Barrmill and a Health and Social Care Partnership worker was left trapped when the vehicle they were in was hit by a tree between Corsehill Mou

North Ayrshire Council is working with local community organisations to develop new ways of tackling child poverty across the region. The...