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Work has started this week on the demolition of the old fabric factory on Jamieson Road, Darvel.

Four properties on Barnweil Drive, Hurlford have been completely renovated by Housing Services on behalf of the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP).

A national report by Audit Scotland has focused on some of the positive and innovative work being carried out in East Ayrshire to reduce delayed discharges from hospitals.

The amended Mauchline CARS Action Plan was approved at Cabinet on Wednesday 3 December.

As construction continues apace at the site of the new Ayrshire Innovation Park, Moorfield Kilmarnock, some essential roadworks will be commencing on Monday 5 January 2026 for approximately ten weeks.

What is Christmas all about? It’s a time for reflection and looking forward to the year ahead and what’s yet to come.

Last week’s Council meeting agreed to set up a recovery taskforce to address the projected overspend of £10.280m for Council-commissioned health and care services within the Direction from East Ayrshire Integration Joint Board on Financial Recovery report.

As we approach the festive season, it’s important to take a moment to think about those in our communities who give so much of themselves to care for others.

Four young people from Kilmarnock Academy - Robbie, Nathan, Matthew and Lucas - have won £10,000 for their school at the UK finals of the RTX Quadcopter Challenge in London.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Barry Douglas visited Hugh and Margaret Black recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.

Construction of the Ayrshire Innovation Park (AIP), at Moorfield in Kilmarnock, is officially underway and officials gathered in Kilmarnock to celebrate the start of this £48.8m Ayrshire Growth Deal project.

Muirkirk Primary held a special celebration recently, to mark earning a Silver: Rights Respecting Award from UNICEF, a leading organisation supporting children and their rights across the world.