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Stewarton Academy double gold

Stewarton Academy achieves double gold!

The young people of Stewarton Academy are celebrating double gold after achieving the UNICEF UK Gold: Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) and Gold: Reading Schools accreditation from the Scottish Book Trust.

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East Ayrshire phased approach to pavement parking enforcement to begin soon

From Monday 2 June 2025, a phased approach to the implementation of pavement parking enforcement legislation will begin in East Ayrshire which will involve parking attendants issuing warning notices to anyone parking on pavements, dropped kerbs, or double parking.

East Ayrshire Council

Local hospital to raise dementia awareness at health and wellbeing event

A new event hosted at East Ayrshire Community Hospital is set to promote health and wellbeing during Dementia Awareness Week.

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Longest serving East Ayrshire Parent Rep says farewell to Cabinet

Elected members and Council officers bid a fond farewell to East Ayrshire Council’s longest serving Parent Representative Jackie Livingston at this week’s Cabinet meeting.

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Life saving initiative clocks up more milestones thanks to local sponsorship

East Ayrshire Council's Community Defibrillator notched up another success as it passed the 60 mark with its Community Defibrillator Initiative recently. 

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Ceremonial plaque recognises local legacy of Rev. Dr James Hamilton

The life and legacy of one of Kilmarnock’s historical figures were officially recognised at a recent event at James Hamilton Primary School.

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Pupils from East Ayrshire wow at ASSIST conference

Alfie and Jack from Catrine Primary, and Jessica, Lily and Ilaria from Fenwick Primary, along with teachers Mrs Eccleston and Vicky McWilliam, were the stars of the recent ASSIST FM Conference 2025 held at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow recently.

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Biker Refinement event boosts road safety in Ayrshire

A successful Biker Refinement event, run in partnership by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council, took place on Sunday 18 May at the Ayrshire College, Ayr Campus. The day offered motorcyclists the chance to sharpen their skills, boost confidence, and reinforce safe riding practices ahead of the summer season.

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Ayrshire groups pitch an alternative take on recovery at football tournament

Eight local recovery groups presented teams at the Ayrshire Recovery Network Football Tournament, showcasing a community committed to tackling addiction and promoting recovery and wellbeing.

Alex Norris MP with Councillors Reid, Douglas and Watts, Lillian Jones MP and Chief Executive Eddie Fraser

Minister tours Kilmarnock projects as funding focus is set to bring big improvements

Partnership working, inward investment and regeneration in Kilmarnock were the focus as UK Government Minister Alex Norris MP came to town to meet with enthusiastic representatives of the many organisations who are collaborating to bring about exciting new changes in the area.

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East Ayrshire marks VE Day 80

Members of the Royal British Legion and guests joined East Ayrshire Council to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Provost Leitch at Dance Fest with i Dance

Dance Fest 2025 – Ayrshire biggest celebration of dance

Dance Fest, Ayrshire’s biggest celebration of dance, had two sell out shows recently at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.