Joint working between East Ayrshire Trading Standards, Police Scotland and a dog named Boo reaped rewards recently, with the successful seizure of illicit tobacco products from two local businesses, following visits to three premises in Kilmarnock and Stewarton.

The Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Innovative Projects Showcase took place on Monday 18 November. Hosted at Ayrshire College Kilmarnock Campus, this event brought together young people, educators and employers to hear about the innovative projects funded through DYW Ayrshire across North, South and East Ayrshire.

It is with deep regret that East Ayrshire Council announces the death of Councillor Maureen McKay, Leader of the Labour Opposition Group, who passed away peacefully on Thursday 21 November after a long illness.

Shoot to Saturn, the new active travel initiative, has officially launched at Patna Primary.

TOM Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, was the special guest at a major business event in Ayrshire this week. The bold Ayrshire Regional Economic Strategy (RES) was launched in June 2023 and the ‘Making and Keeping the £ in Ayrshire’ event at Ayrshire College, Kilwinning, was a chance to explore the journey since it was launched.