Senior pupils from no less than 22 Ayrshire secondary schools will soon take part in a five-a-side football tournament while learning about gender-based violence and the issues faced by women and girls in our communities.

East Ayrshire Council is hosting a business drop-in event for anyone who is running a business, starting one, growing one, or leading a community organisation that operates like an enterprise.

Young carers in East Ayrshire are set to receive a guaranteed interview for posts within the Council if they meet the essential criteria.