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Works at the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock will shortly commence and a number of access changes will be put in place to accommodate these works.

We can advise that demolition of the property on King Street is now complete, with remedial clean-up works taking place this afternoon. The large demolition crane will move off site later today.

The demolition of the property destroyed by the fire on King Street has been moving at pace throughout the week, with all indications suggesting these works should be complete by tomorrow, Friday 25 July.

Here's our update on the demolition works and restricted access on King Street following last week's fire.

Our teams are still working hard with demolition crews, cleaning squads and shop owners and tenants to clear the debris and aftermath of last week's fire. 

More restrictions on King Street will be lifted from 2pm today, providing pedestrian access and allowing more businesses and retailers to open. 

King Street will partially reopen this evening, following discussions with the demolition contractors and building standards.

On a beautiful day in June, Onthank Primary School was full of laughter and awash with colour when Onthank Parent Council held a sponsored colour run.

Recovery work continues apace with demolition taking priority over the coming days. The demolition will be carried out in 2 phases.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor William Lennox visited Auchinleck couple John and Margaret Fleming recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

A large stretch of King Street and Sandbed Street both remain closed as teams from East Ayrshire Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue, Police Scotland, demolition contractors and energy suppliers work to make the area safe following Monday night’s catastrophic fire.

Access to the area will continue to be restricted until further notice.

East Ayrshire Trading Standards have issued a warning regarding a rise in the number of counterfeit Labubu dolls that have been sold locally.