Kilbirnie News

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

Serial offender back behind bars for punching and choking ex girlfriend

Tennox Farm has land extending to around 100 acres and includes several holiday let houses, while Mr Wilson has developed the agricultural/equestrian business over the past few years with a herd of pedigree Highland Cattle

Tennox Farm has land extending to around 100 acres and includes several holiday let houses, while Mr Wilson has developed the agricultural/equestrian business over the past few years with a herd of pedigree Highland Cattle

Farm owner who built five-bed house on land without permission ordered to remove it

The Kilbirnie man has been accused of Bitcoin fraud

The Kilbirnie man has been accused of Bitcoin fraud

New fraud report highlights case of Kilbirnie man accused of £7 million Bitcoin scam

Kilbirnie Ladeside say, now more than ever, they need fans and the community to get behind the club

Kilbirnie Ladeside say, now more than ever, they need fans and the community to get behind the club

Kilbirnie Ladeside FC in desperate plea for funds to help club see out season

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Kilbirnie woman is one of five accused of supplying heroin and cocaine

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Man denies forcing girls as young as 10 to send indecent sexual images

Gino Masini was injured in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Kilbirnie on January 10

Gino Masini was injured in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Kilbirnie on January 10

Fund-raiser set up for much-loved pensioner injured in Kilbirnie 'hit-and-run'

Police are appealing for information from the public after the incident on Tuesday, January 10

Police are appealing for information from the public after the incident on Tuesday, January 10

Man, 72, taken to hospital after 'suspected hit-and-run' in Kilbirnie

The Blend-In Café at the George Steven Community Hub in Kilbirnie will close after Christmas, The Salvation Army has confirmed

The Blend-In Café at the George Steven Community Hub in Kilbirnie will close after Christmas, The Salvation Army has confirmed

Salvation Army confirms Kilbirnie community café to close after Christmas break

KCFC Star girls play first 11-a-side match versus Holytown Clolts on Valefield Park, home of Kilbirnie Ladeside

KCFC Star girls play first 11-a-side match versus Holytown Clolts on Valefield Park, home of Kilbirnie Ladeside

Garnock Valley side KCFC Star in seventh heaven after first 11-a-side match

The crash happened on the A760 close to the entrance to Mills Milk dairy

The crash happened on the A760 close to the entrance to Mills Milk dairy

Woman treated for serious injuries and three others hospitalised after A760 crash

Police are treating the incident as a

Police are treating the incident as a

Police treating alleged Kilbirnie 'disturbance' as a 'malicious call'

Former Irvine Meadow and Kilbirnie Ladeside footballer Gavin Stokes, 30, died in a car crash on Saturday, October 8

Former Irvine Meadow and Kilbirnie Ladeside footballer Gavin Stokes, 30, died in a car crash on Saturday, October 8

Former Kilbirnie Ladeside and Irvine Meadow player, 30, dies in car crash

The former Garnock Academy site

The former Garnock Academy site

Local government

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Council to hold consultation on housing plans for former Garnock Academy site

Kilbirnie Co-op staff said goodbye - but the store will be reopening as a Nisa (Credit: Angie Jackson)

Kilbirnie Co-op staff said goodbye - but the store will be reopening as a Nisa (Credit: Angie Jackson)

Kilbirnie Co-op closes its doors - but will re-open as local Nisa takes over

Ross Wilson was jailed for more than seven months

Ross Wilson was jailed for more than seven months

Kilbirnie thug jailed for 'vicious' glass bottle attack on train

Heavy police presence responded to the violent scenes after Ladeside's match away to Glasgow Perthshire on Saturday, September 24 (main pic). A man lies injured at the scene (inset).

Heavy police presence responded to the violent scenes after Ladeside's match away to Glasgow Perthshire on Saturday, September 24 (main pic). A man lies injured at the scene (inset).

Kilbirnie Ladeside board threaten to pull club out of league after fan disorder

Jamie had a troubled upbringing in Bourtreehill but released his book, Bouncing Back, earlier this month

Jamie had a troubled upbringing in Bourtreehill but released his book, Bouncing Back, earlier this month

How ex con Jamie went from crook to books by publishing hard-hitting diary

The recently-built house at Tennox Farm has been refused retrospective planning permission

The recently-built house at Tennox Farm has been refused retrospective planning permission

Local government

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Coal Authority finds farm house built without consent 'may be at risk of collapse'

Kilbirnie Ladeside fans are hoping the fund-raiser can help get Johnny Burns, inset, back to watching the Valefield Park side

Kilbirnie Ladeside fans are hoping the fund-raiser can help get Johnny Burns, inset, back to watching the Valefield Park side

Fund-raiser to help Kilbirnie ‘local legend’ watch favourite football team again

The new safety equipment was installed over the summer

The new safety equipment was installed over the summer

New safety equipment installed at Kilbirnie Loch

The emergency services communtiy event in Kilbirnie was a success

The emergency services communtiy event in Kilbirnie was a success

Emergency services community event in Kilbirnie is a hit

Chris Dallas lines up his spot kick, main pic, while new boy Jack Haggerty, inset, knows expectations will be high at his new club. Picture credit: Kilbirnie Ladeside

Chris Dallas lines up his spot kick, main pic, while new boy Jack Haggerty, inset, knows expectations will be high at his new club. Picture credit: Kilbirnie Ladeside

Ladeside new boy Jack sets sights on Premiership return after first goal for club

An aerial view of the proposed development site, highlighted in red

An aerial view of the proposed development site, highlighted in red

Planning and development

Planning permission in principle granted for more than 60 new houses in Kilbirnie

Moorpark House Hotel

Moorpark House Hotel

Planning and development

Specialist care institution proposed at former Kilbirnie hotel

Anaya’s in Kilbirnie has had plans approved to extend to the rear

Anaya’s in Kilbirnie has had plans approved to extend to the rear

Kilbirnie restaurant and takeaway extension approved despite opposition

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