North Ayrshire

The Red Squirrel have launched their 'giving tree' appeal.

Stevenston pub launches giving tree project for Christmas gifts

Claire Wolffe will appear on ITV's The Chase on Tuesday, October 21.

Claire Wolffe will appear on ITV's The Chase on Tuesday, October 21.

Well-known North Ayrshire woman to make TV appearance on ITV's The Chase

The latest figures have been revealed

The latest figures have been revealed

National Records of Scotland

North Ayrshire population grows slightly according to latest figures

The Northern Lights lit up Ayrshire on Thursday, October 10

The Northern Lights lit up Ayrshire on Thursday, October 10

Aurora borealis

Readers' pictures show 'Northern Lights' as they light up Ayrshire skies

North Ayrshire Council have opened consultation on proposed cuts to their budget in 2025/26

North Ayrshire Council have opened consultation on proposed cuts to their budget in 2025/26

North Ayrshire Council

Consultation now open as North Ayrshire Council considers potential budget cuts

The grant fund has proved a success in recent years.

The grant fund has proved a success in recent years.

Community groups

Financial support available for groups looking to back tree planting bid

North Ayrshire Council are to consult locals on a number of cuts as they bid to balance the books

North Ayrshire Council are to consult locals on a number of cuts as they bid to balance the books

Teacher cuts and library closures earmarked as council faces significant budget gap

He admitted brandishing a glass bottle towards the woman.

He admitted brandishing a glass bottle towards the woman.

Stevenston man cornered woman in nightclub doorway and brandished bottle

The victim was attacked while on a night celebrating his 19th birthday

The victim was attacked while on a night celebrating his 19th birthday

Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service

Ardrossan thug dislocated man's shoulder in attack on victim's birthday night out

Tammy Loughran fears her son will now starve himself during the school day - due to a lack of suitable menu options.

Tammy Loughran fears her son will now starve himself during the school day - due to a lack of suitable menu options.

North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire mum fears child will 'starve' at school as dietary needs ignored

Irene Campbell MP will be hosting her first surgery this week.

Irene Campbell MP will be hosting her first surgery this week.

Irene Campbell MP

New North Ayrshire MP to hold first 'drop in' surgery this week

Praise was given for the building of confidence with victims of historic crimes.

Praise was given for the building of confidence with victims of historic crimes.

North Ayrshire Council

Victims praised for bravery as reports of 'historic rape offences' rise in NA

Specially trained dog Boo assisted the multi-agency partnership.

Specially trained dog Boo assisted the multi-agency partnership.

'Boo' helps police sniff out £24K of illegal nicotine products in North Ayrshire

The number of homeless veterans in Ayrshire is on the increase - according to data released by the Scottish Government this month.

The number of homeless veterans in Ayrshire is on the increase - according to data released by the Scottish Government this month.

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North Ayrshire 'homeless veterans' increasing despite national decline

Flynn Massie and Liam Houston are looking to further their ice hockey careers.

Flynn Massie and Liam Houston are looking to further their ice hockey careers.

North Ayrshire ice hockey stars set to embark on European adventures

North Ayrshire Council have looked to explain their spending on various food and drink items.

North Ayrshire Council have looked to explain their spending on various food and drink items.

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Revealed: How much North Ayrshire Council spent on booze, biscuits and hot drinks

The club helped the American broadcasters film a promotional video of Prestwick Beach.

The club helped the American broadcasters film a promotional video of Prestwick Beach.

How North Ayrshire divers forged an unlikely partnership with US sports broadcaster

Owners can bring their pets along for a free health check.

Owners can bring their pets along for a free health check.

North Ayrshire Foodbank

Animal charity announces details of free 'pet health clinic' in North Ayrshire

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

A organising group has raised fears that Christmas light switch-ons are being put at risk in North Ayrshire.

A organising group has raised fears that Christmas light switch-ons are being put at risk in North Ayrshire.

North Ayrshire 'could be left in dark' by Christmas light cuts, say campaigners

The British Transport Police say they believe these two males may have information which could assist their enquiries.

The British Transport Police say they believe these two males may have information which could assist their enquiries.

British Transport Police

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Police issue images of two males after assault on board North Ayrshire train

The club answered an SOS call from the avid table tennis playing band.

The club answered an SOS call from the avid table tennis playing band.

Here's how the North Ayrshire Table Tennis Club ended up 'on tour with The Killers'

Some of North Ayrshire and Arran's General Election candidates have made a final plea to votes ahead of Thursday, July 4.

Some of North Ayrshire and Arran's General Election candidates have made a final plea to votes ahead of Thursday, July 4.

General Election

North Ayrshire general election candidates on why you should vote for them

The number of brown bin collections missed across North Ayrshire has been revealed.

The number of brown bin collections missed across North Ayrshire has been revealed.

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How many brown bin collections were 'missed' in your town last year?

It was debated whether or not this was an accurate measure of the performance of local schools.

It was debated whether or not this was an accurate measure of the performance of local schools.

North Ayrshire secondary school 'league table' revealed at council meeting

It comes after recorded crime data was released by the Scottish Government.

It comes after recorded crime data was released by the Scottish Government.

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North Ayrshire towns amongst most dangerous in Scotland, data reveals

The promotion will run across KA Leisure's courses during Open Championship week.

The promotion will run across KA Leisure's courses during Open Championship week.

Discounted rounds of golf across North Ayrshire during Open Championship week

Take a look at how much expenses have been claimed by councillors at North Ayrshire Council.

Take a look at how much expenses have been claimed by councillors at North Ayrshire Council.

North Ayrshire Council

How much expenses did your North Ayrshire councillor claim in the last year?

North Ayrshire was found to have more shops selling illegal vapes than anywhere else in Scotland.

North Ayrshire was found to have more shops selling illegal vapes than anywhere else in Scotland.

Illegal Vapes and tobacco products

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North Ayrshire 'has more shops selling illegal vapes than anywhere else in Scotland'

A number of general election candidates have set out their local priorities ahead of polling day on Thursday, July 4.

A number of general election candidates have set out their local priorities ahead of polling day on Thursday, July 4.

Conservative Party

North Ayrshire general election candidates set out their local priorities

The money was taken without the service user's knowledge.

The money was taken without the service user's knowledge.

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North Ayrshire carer struck off after stealing £2.60 from service user's home

The event has been organised by Kenneth Gibson MSP.

The event has been organised by Kenneth Gibson MSP.

Kenneth Gibson MSP

Local MSP organises North Ayrshire employment fayre taking place this week

One councillor said that concerning matters have gone unreported - such as a syringe being found in a local park.

One councillor said that concerning matters have gone unreported - such as a syringe being found in a local park.

North Ayrshire Council

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Syringe found in North Ayrshire park 'not reported' amid falling confidence in police

North Ayrshire and Arran general election candidates have had their say on the topic of environment.

North Ayrshire and Arran general election candidates have had their say on the topic of environment.

General Election

North Ayrshire general election candidates set out their views on the environment

Steve Wheeler is looking to add to his 'Milkbottle Museum' when he visits North Ayrshire next month.

Steve Wheeler is looking to add to his 'Milkbottle Museum' when he visits North Ayrshire next month.

'Milk bottle museum' founder says he plans to bring his collection to North Ayrshire

Police probe online scams at two addresses in Largs

Police probe online scams at two addresses in Largs

New fraud investigation team launched to help North Ayrshire police fight cyber crime

Megan's Space are looking to expand their team.

Megan's Space are looking to expand their team.

North Ayrshire mental health charity hosting volunteer recruitment event

Irene Campbell pictured with local Labour activists at the launch of her election campaign.

Irene Campbell pictured with local Labour activists at the launch of her election campaign.

General Election

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'It's time for change': North Ayrshire's Labour candidate sets out campaign plans

North Ayrshire Council have been provided with an update on the areas cemeteries.

North Ayrshire Council have been provided with an update on the areas cemeteries.

North Ayrshire Council provide cemeteries update with new sites discussed

Sky lanterns, as well as helium balloons, can no longer be released from North Ayrshire Council owned land.

Sky lanterns, as well as helium balloons, can no longer be released from North Ayrshire Council owned land.

North Ayrshire Council

Helium balloons and sky lanterns banned from North Ayrshire Council land

Two families of foster carers from North Ayrshire have opened up on how rewarding this has been for them.

Two families of foster carers from North Ayrshire have opened up on how rewarding this has been for them.

North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire carers describe 'rewarding' fostering experiences

An update on the introduction of 20mph limits on some North Ayrshire roads was discussed at a full council meeting last week.

An update on the introduction of 20mph limits on some North Ayrshire roads was discussed at a full council meeting last week.

North Ayrshire Council

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North Ayrshire Council provide update on planned rollout of 20mph road limits

The temporary lights at Risk Brae on the A737 are set to be removed ahead of schedule

The temporary lights at Risk Brae on the A737 are set to be removed ahead of schedule

Temporary lights to be removed from A737 over a week ahead of schedule, say Amey

Local Orange Lodges are amongst those planning public processions in North Ayrshire during June.

Local Orange Lodges are amongst those planning public processions in North Ayrshire during June.

North Ayrshire Council

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Routes revealed as Lodges in North Ayrshire plan public parades across the area

A number of cats currently in the care of North Ayrshire Cats Protection are in need of forever homes.

A number of cats currently in the care of North Ayrshire Cats Protection are in need of forever homes.

Meet the North Ayrshire cats currently in need of a forever home

Cuts could be coming for libraries right across North Ayrshire.

Cuts could be coming for libraries right across North Ayrshire.

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'Fight for your library' plea as scale of North Ayrshire re-design revealed

Anne Woods' misconduct while wortking for the North Ayrshire HSCP as a mental health nurse could have lifelong implications on young people, an NMC panel found

Anne Woods' misconduct while wortking for the North Ayrshire HSCP as a mental health nurse could have lifelong implications on young people, an NMC panel found

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North Ayrshire nurse's 'failings and lies' may affect vulnerable kids for life

Kirsty Mcnicol braved the shave in a bid to raise funds for the Ayrshire Hospice.

Kirsty Mcnicol braved the shave in a bid to raise funds for the Ayrshire Hospice.

Ayrshire Hospice

North Ayrshire mum Kirsty inspired to 'brave the shave' in memory of loved ones

The Lauriston team have big fundraising plans in place.

The Lauriston team have big fundraising plans in place.

Charity Fundraiser

Mountains, Crocs and onesies - Lauriston Hotel team plan fantastic fundraiser

North Ayrshire Wild under 19s secured league title success on Saturday.

North Ayrshire Wild under 19s secured league title success on Saturday.

Young North Ayrshire ice hockey stars secure league title success

Concerns have been raised on how children will be impacted by the changes.

Concerns have been raised on how children will be impacted by the changes.

North Ayrshire Council

Concerns raised as North Ayrshire Council to 'cut 90 early years centre jobs'

Only one of 2,700 assessed streets has been highlighted for a possible pavement parking exemption.

Only one of 2,700 assessed streets has been highlighted for a possible pavement parking exemption.

North Ayrshire Council

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Only ONE North Ayrshire street could be eligible for pavement parking exemption

Seven venues from across North Ayrshire have been named as finalists at the Scottish Curry Awards.

Seven venues from across North Ayrshire have been named as finalists at the Scottish Curry Awards.

Here's all the North Ayrshire venues looking to win big at the Scottish Curry Awards

North Ayrshire Council have provided information on all car parks across the county.

North Ayrshire Council have provided information on all car parks across the county.

Every car park in North Ayrshire and all you need to know about them