Kilbirnie News

Work is now underway at the site of a new council housing development at the former Garnock Academy site.

Work underway on £12m council housing development at former Garnock Academy

The Ashlar Masonic Social Club will have a new business move into the premises

The Ashlar Masonic Social Club will have a new business move into the premises

Planning Applications

Hairdresser and beauty salon set to move into Kilbirnie masonic club

Lochshore Park has been hit by fly-tipping

Lochshore Park has been hit by fly-tipping

Council team alerted to fly-tipping problem on Lochshore site

The Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band will perform at the festive concert

The Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band will perform at the festive concert

Jolly Beggars Christmas concert organised for Kilbirnie later this year

She appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court for sentencing after previously being found guilty of presenting a forged will to a grieving family

She appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court for sentencing after previously being found guilty of presenting a forged will to a grieving family

Woman with forged will document caused 'serious distress' to grieving family

Bartonholm recycling centre

Bartonholm recycling centre

North Ayrshire Council

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Labour members urge review of digital booking system for recycling centres

A trial is scheduled to start next year after Euan Thomson's death in 2022

A trial is scheduled to start next year after Euan Thomson's death in 2022

High Court in Glasgow

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Trial date set for van driver charged with killing man on Ayrshire road

The system will be used at the Brodick and Kilbirnie HWRCs

The system will be used at the Brodick and Kilbirnie HWRCs

North Ayrshire Council

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'Farcical': Readers have their say on recycling centre booking system announcement

Kilbirnie recycling centre

Kilbirnie recycling centre

North Ayrshire Council

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New booking system to be introduced at North Ayrshire recycling centres

Your chance to shape the future of the Garnock Valley

Your chance to shape the future of the Garnock Valley

North Ayrshire Council

Have your say on the future of the Garnock Valley as new 'place plan' prepared

The money was claimed falsely from the Department for Work and Pensions

The money was claimed falsely from the Department for Work and Pensions

Department for Work and Pensions

Kilbirnie benefits cheat will be paying money back 'for the rest of his life'

Megan Sproat is now a Scottish champion.

Megan Sproat is now a Scottish champion.

Kilbirnie bowler becomes Scottish champion after stunning comeback win

Past events have proved popular.

Past events have proved popular.

Popular emergency services day event returning to the Garnock Valley

He pleaded guilty to a pair of charges at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

He pleaded guilty to a pair of charges at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Kilbirnie man admits claiming nearly £60,000 in benefits he was not entitled to

He grew the cultivation in a property in Kilbirnie.

He grew the cultivation in a property in Kilbirnie.

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Man behind bars after admitting growing cannabis worth up to £50k in Kilbirnie

Harley Craig has been missing since Wednesday evening.

Harley Craig has been missing since Wednesday evening.

Teenager reported missing from North Ayrshire as police launch appeal

Ladeside of Kilbirnie Bowling Club were crowned champions of North Ayrshire at the weekend.

Ladeside of Kilbirnie Bowling Club were crowned champions of North Ayrshire at the weekend.

Ladeside of Kilbirnie Bowling Club are champions of North Ayrshire

Police arrested 43-year-old Ian Hedges at the scene after he broke into a house in Kilbirnie.

Police arrested 43-year-old Ian Hedges at the scene after he broke into a house in Kilbirnie.

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Girl, 12, terrified after thief broke in to Kilbirnie house while she was home alone

Some of Loretta's students at a grading last year

Some of Loretta's students at a grading last year

Judo champ Loretta takes time off Olympic work to honour North Ayrshire students

The Greig Steven Memorial charity is holding an It's A Knockout family fund-raising day at Valefield Park on June 15.

The Greig Steven Memorial charity is holding an It's A Knockout family fund-raising day at Valefield Park on June 15.

'It's a Knockout' charity fund-raiser to return to Kilbirnie this weekend

Kirsty was inspired to complete the fundraiser after her daughter Sylvie was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just seven-days old.

Kirsty was inspired to complete the fundraiser after her daughter Sylvie was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just seven-days old.

Charity Fundraiser

Kilbirnie girl Kirsty walks more than 300km to raise cash for epilepsy charity

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was set alight in Kilbirnie.

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was set alight in Kilbirnie.

Burning van rolls in street narrowly missing vehicles and homes after firebugs strike

The A760 between Kilbirnie and Lochwinnoch is currently closed following a collision between a motorbike and motorhome.

The A760 between Kilbirnie and Lochwinnoch is currently closed following a collision between a motorbike and motorhome.

Man taken to hospital after motorbike and motorhome crash in North Ayrshire

The business owner says the decision was made due to a lack of production staff.

The business owner says the decision was made due to a lack of production staff.

North Ayrshire bakers set to close branch with 'demand exceeding supply'

A new speed camera is to begin operations in Kilbirnie.

A new speed camera is to begin operations in Kilbirnie.

Safety Camera Scotland

North Ayrshire's newest speed camera to begin operations 'this week'

Two men were hit by vehicles in Kilbirnie and Beith within a 24-hour period over the weekend.

Two men were hit by vehicles in Kilbirnie and Beith within a 24-hour period over the weekend.

Police Scotland

Two Garnock Valley hit-and-run incidents in 24 hours as men struck by cars

Pupils from St Bridget's Primary School in Kilbirnie attended the development's official sod-cutting event.

Pupils from St Bridget's Primary School in Kilbirnie attended the development's official sod-cutting event.

North Ayrshire Council

Affordable Garnock Valley housing developments nears halfway stage

Rebecca and Jim Whyte pictured with their family

Rebecca and Jim Whyte pictured with their family

Happy Garnock Valley couple celebrate diamond wedding with family and friends

He had previously admitted driving under the influence on the B780, Holmhead in Kilbirnie.

He had previously admitted driving under the influence on the B780, Holmhead in Kilbirnie.

Kilbirnie man 'taking steps to address issues' after driving under influence

The team at Irvine's Bakers were celebrating success once again.

The team at Irvine's Bakers were celebrating success once again.

Top award win is 'dream come true' for Beith bakers

The farm already offers short breaks at varying accommodation.

The farm already offers short breaks at varying accommodation.

Public invited to view 'retrospective' plans for holiday lets at farm

Dritan Nikolli admitted producing cannabis from a block of flats in Avils Court, Kilbirnie

Dritan Nikolli admitted producing cannabis from a block of flats in Avils Court, Kilbirnie

Cops find cannabis farm worth more than £150,000 in raid on Kilbirnie flats

Police spotted James Porter at a bus stop at Longbar Avenue, Glengarnock

Police spotted James Porter at a bus stop at Longbar Avenue, Glengarnock

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Kilbirnie man jailed after launching tirade of verbal abuse at police

Primary Schools

'Major flooding' forces Kilbirnie primary school to close for the day

Paul Brown was a real fans favourite during his time playing for both Beith Juniors and Kilbirnie Ladeside.

Paul Brown was a real fans favourite during his time playing for both Beith Juniors and Kilbirnie Ladeside.

Rivals unite to pay tribute after passing of former player 'Broony'

This year's Christmas lights switch-on is set to be Kilbirnie's last.

This year's Christmas lights switch-on is set to be Kilbirnie's last.

This year's Kilbirnie Christmas light switch-on 'will be the last'

She was jailed after appearing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court following an incident on Largs Main Street.

She was jailed after appearing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court following an incident on Largs Main Street.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

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Kilbirnie woman jailed after assaulting elderly Largs retail worker

The Kilbirnie Christmas lights have been a huge hit over the years.

The Kilbirnie Christmas lights have been a huge hit over the years.

Christmas light switch-on organisers need help - or this year's event could be last

Ross McDonald suffered injuries after falling from a balcony in Benidorm.

Ross McDonald suffered injuries after falling from a balcony in Benidorm.

Fundraiser to support family of Kilbirnie boy Ross after Benidorm balcony fall

The match at Keanie Park was halted after 13 minutes while they waited for an ambulance to arrive.

The match at Keanie Park was halted after 13 minutes while they waited for an ambulance to arrive.

Johnstone Burgh

Kilbirnie Ladeside cup game abandoned after 'serious injury' to defender

Some of the illegal vape products seized by Ayrshire police.

Some of the illegal vape products seized by Ayrshire police.

Illegal Vapes and tobacco products

'560 cigarettes of nicotine' found in one illegal vape during North Ayrshire raid

The decision was made after it was discovered that Ferguson had been convicted of sending sexually explicit images to a girl aged 15.

The decision was made after it was discovered that Ferguson had been convicted of sending sexually explicit images to a girl aged 15.

Paisley Sheriff Court

Child care worker from Kilbirnie struck off after sending explicit photos to girl, 15

The family of former soldier Jamie Coleman (inset) travelled down to Norwich to watch a memorial match played between his former comrades in his memory.

The family of former soldier Jamie Coleman (inset) travelled down to Norwich to watch a memorial match played between his former comrades in his memory.

Garnock Valley family of late soldier watch on as comrades play memorial match

He will return to Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later this year to stand trial.

He will return to Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later this year to stand trial.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Kilbirnie man denies claims he assaulted and threatened child aged 12

Irvine Meadow celebrate with the trophy.

Irvine Meadow celebrate with the trophy.

Ardrossan Winton Rovers

Medda take home the trophy at Ladeside's pre-season memorial tournament

Jack Haggerty (left) said he has had some

Jack Haggerty (left) said he has had some

Ladeside forward on 'unbelievable' opportunity to train stars with coaching business

Anaya's in Kilbirnie paid tribute to staff member Sandra Miller following her passing.

Anaya's in Kilbirnie paid tribute to staff member Sandra Miller following her passing.

Restaurant pays tribute after death of staff member described as 'part of family'

Aaron Cullen has enjoyed a successful start to his senior boxing career and has now been called up to the GB Boxing squad.

Aaron Cullen has enjoyed a successful start to his senior boxing career and has now been called up to the GB Boxing squad.

Kilbirnie boxer has his sights set high as he earns GB squad call up

Garnock Valley AFC will be hoping to emulate the likes of Beith Juniors at an amateur level when they begin competing next season

Garnock Valley AFC will be hoping to emulate the likes of Beith Juniors at an amateur level when they begin competing next season

Ayrshire Amateur Football Association

New Garnock Valley amateur side hope to 'emulate success' of former junior sides

Pets in her home (right) were subjected to horrific conditions which included three bedframes pushed together, two of which were full and overflowing with faeces resembling a grotesquely large, neglected litter tray (left).

Pets in her home (right) were subjected to horrific conditions which included three bedframes pushed together, two of which were full and overflowing with faeces resembling a grotesquely large, neglected litter tray (left).

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Kilbirnie woman had 12 pets living in home 'overflowing in faeces'

Moorkpark's team celebrate with the Champions of Champions trophy.

Moorkpark's team celebrate with the Champions of Champions trophy.

Moorpark Primary School

Success for Kilbirnie kids as primary school footballers complete unbeaten treble

The service is usually based in Montgomery Court, Kilbirnie (left) but has been temporarily relocated to Taigh Mor in Beith (right)

The service is usually based in Montgomery Court, Kilbirnie (left) but has been temporarily relocated to Taigh Mor in Beith (right)

Staff at dementia respite facility commended by inspectors in 'very good' report

Kilbirnie Library

Kilbirnie Library

North Ayrshire library one of nine selected for 'Lend and Mend Hub' project

Fullarton Medical Practice in Ayr (top left), Saltcoats Group Practice (top right) and Bourtreehill Medical Practice in Irvine will be closed on Thursday afternoon (March 9)

Fullarton Medical Practice in Ayr (top left), Saltcoats Group Practice (top right) and Bourtreehill Medical Practice in Irvine will be closed on Thursday afternoon (March 9)

More than 20 Ayrshire GP practices to close for afternoon of staff training