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East Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee today approved an application by Marks and Spencer to use Units 3 and 4 at Queens Drive Retail Park for a foodstore.

Warmest congratulations to Amelia from Kilmarnock Academy who has successfully gained a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Junior Band.

Hurlford Primary and Early Childhood Centre held a special event recently to celebrate receiving a full Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Nation Award from Education Scotland. 

Weather and flood warnings are in place over the next few days as Storms Austen and Boleo bring heavy rain and strong winds.

Access has been restored. 

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Sally Cogley visited Galston couple Maureen and Campbell Gilmour recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Robina Laing has been celebrating her centenary in Fenwick.

Following the recent passing of Councillor William Crawford, a by-election will take place within Ward 8 (Cumnock and New Cumnock) on Thursday 10 December 2026 for the election of one Councillor.

By popular demand we've altered the timings of next week's consultation event  - planned so that people can find out more about proposed new camping byelaws for the Loch Doon area. 

Depute Provost John McGhee and Councillor Barry Douglas visited Kilmarnock couple Marion and William Craig recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Jim Kyle visited Drongan couple Margaret and Robert McKelvie recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Graham Barton visited Kilmarnock couple Angus and Janice Docherty recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.