School Captains, Liam and Kendal, from The Robert Burns Academy gave a warm welcome to guests from the Council who joined them for lunch prepared by Catering Services.

Remembering Together: Tales from the Tipi is an exhibition currently on show at the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock, which displays works from a project that has taken place over a two year period.

A group from East Ayrshire Council's Economic Growth team recently paid a visit to welcome an Ayrshire company back to its roots.

In a positive step for the local economy, Bridge Johnson, a thriving family business with its roots in the area, has chosen to return to the area after many years in three premises in Glasgow thanks to the offer of the perfect property and keen support to continue their expansion under one expansive and well connected roof.

Household batteries and items containing lithium-ion batteries, which have been disposed of incorrectly, are causing fires in recycling centres around the country and two have occurred locally in recent months.

Within East Ayrshire all children and young people, aged 5 to 18 years, can access support for psychological wellbeing from The Exchange Counselling Service.