The Latest Breaking News from East Ayrshire

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes talking points after dramatic fightback at Motherwell

Two goals in as many minutes earned the East Ayrshire men an unlikely Premiership point.

Daily Record · Dec 24, 2022

Ayrshire teachers' strike - all you need to know about key dates and closures

Teachers across the authority are preparing to go on strike over pay during three dates next month.

Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022

Stewarton Academy becomes latest school to close as sub-zero temperatures cause chaos

East Ayrshire Council confirmed the news in a statement this afternoon.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

Covid impact on East Ayrshire laid bare with residents 'in crisis' and unable to access help

The East Ayrshire Covid Resilience Report found that 92 per cent of residents in crisis were unable to access a GP appointment during the pandemic.

Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022

Airbnb licensing a national solution to an 'Edinburgh problem'

The Scottish Government has made short term lets licensing mandatory, despite little evidence of any issues in East Ayrshire.

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

Two more communities in East Ayrshire benefit from life-saving defibrillator rollout

The equipment has been donated and will be available for people living in two areas of the region.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022

East Ayrshire Council agrees to spend £3.1m on 'initial' work to tackle cost of living crisis

Efforts will consolidate existing services and provision but are only a starting point, says the local authority.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022

New £100,000 green fund for East Ayrshire businesses looking to cut their carbon footprint

It is part of a wider £1m Climate Change fund set up by East Ayrshire Council in February.

Daily Record · Sep 26, 2022

Cat dies from 'antifreeze poisoning' in Ayrshire days before first birthday as charity issues warning

Velvet fell ill outside a property in East Ayrshire over the weekend, and had to be put to sleep after vets found her to have digested the fatal substance.

Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022

Queen's funeral sparks three-day closure for East Ayrshire schools

Pupils will be off this coming Friday, Monday and Tuesday.

Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022