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A local Proclamation ceremony took place on Sunday 11 September in East Ayrshire to formally announce the start of the new King’s reign following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“The passing of Her Majesty The Queen brings great sadness for so many of us. Her Majesty’s dedication and longevity of service to the UK and the Commonwealth were unrivalled and she was greatly admired and respected by millions of people across the globe throughout her 70-year reign.

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, Sheriff Iona Sara McDonald OBE and Provost Jim Todd signed the condolence book in memory of Her Majesty The Queen at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock this morning.

The former Netherthird Library in Cumnock is set to become home to ‘SL66’, a new employability hub which will deliver learning and training opportunities to help local young people to progress into, and sustain, employment.

Councillor Barry Douglas visited Matt and Irene Hood from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Clare Maitland visited Kilmarnock couple George and Florence Anderson recently to congratulate them on an incredible 75 years of marriage.  They were married in St Andrew’s Church in Cumnock.

East Ayrshire Council hoisted the Red Ensign, or ‘Red Duster’, to mark Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.

Is it a bird, is it a plane.....no it’s a tattie – Super Tattie, the Council’s new school meal mascot.

Kilmarnock residents are being encouraged to find out where alcohol and drug recovery services are available in their community, marking this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day.