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Burns aficionados from around the globe descended on Kilmarnock at the weekend as the town hosted the annual conference of the Robert Burns World Federation (RBWF) for the first time in over 30 years.

A memorial honouring a Second World War pilot who died after his aircraft crashed at Loch Doon was unveiled last weekend.

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.

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet this week discussed the challenging financial pressures that are continuing to impact the Council and its services.

Ayrshire’s progress to becoming a leader in digital innovation and economic resilience was celebrated at a major event last week.

Councillor Barry Douglas visited Jim and June Goldie from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Provost and Council Leader on visit to transformed town centre building - home to more than 100 workers - as part of Scotland Loves Local Week

Work to revive site hailed as prime model for breathing new life into high streets across Scotland

Shopping Local will pay off for some lucky people in September, with £700 of East Ayrshire Gift Cards being given away to celebrate the initiative’s fifth birthday - people simply need to visit their local shops for a chance to win.

A positive HMIE report has been published today, Tuesday 26 August, following an inspection of Doon Academy by Education Scotland.

Nearly 100 young people from across East Ayrshire got their dancing shoes on for an exciting week-long Dance Summer School.

Councillor June Kyle visited George and Mary O’Berst from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Constituted voluntary and community groups or organisations delivering services in East Ayrshire are being encouraged to apply for funding from the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund (WFWF).