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Millar crashed into a hedge after driving while nearly six times the legal drug limit

Kilwinning driver crashed into hedge while nearly six times drug limit

Picnic in the Park will be back on Monday

Picnic in the Park will be back on Monday

Get ready for Picnic in the Park Reload as fun day returns to Kilwinning

Kilwinning's Eglinton Park

Kilwinning's Eglinton Park

Eglinton Park to host council's biodiversity and sustainability week

Bridgend Gospel Hall

Bridgend Gospel Hall

Celebration of 150 years of Bridgend Gospel Hall set for later this month

CCTV footage shows Andrew Haggarty walking around Irvine town centre with the knife.

CCTV footage shows Andrew Haggarty walking around Irvine town centre with the knife.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Man ran through town centre with knife shouting 'someone is getting murdered'

Kenneth Kilmurry pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of both cocaine and cannabis.

Kenneth Kilmurry pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of both cocaine and cannabis.

Kilwinning man said £150K drug haul was 'for personal use and to give to family'

He hit the man twice over the head, with a bottle of Buckfast, on the number 11 bus

He hit the man twice over the head, with a bottle of Buckfast, on the number 11 bus

Thug attacked man with Buckfast bottle after being headbutted on number 11 bus

Police are appealing for assistance to trace missing Kilwinning teen Alice Hill.

Police are appealing for assistance to trace missing Kilwinning teen Alice Hill.

Police launch urgent appeal to trace Kilwinning teen last seen four days ago

The Cranberry Jam took place for the first time last year.

The Cranberry Jam took place for the first time last year.

Michael organises 'Cranberry Jam' to kick start Crosshouse kids appeal

Work on the footpath along the A737 will take place later this year.

Work on the footpath along the A737 will take place later this year.

Temporary traffic lights to be in place 24/7 for month-long Kilwinning roadworks

John Hornby, along with three friends, will be rallying their way to Benidorm from Kilwinning in aid of the Beatson Cancer Charity.

John Hornby, along with three friends, will be rallying their way to Benidorm from Kilwinning in aid of the Beatson Cancer Charity.

Beatson Cancer Charity

Kilwinning cancer survivor to taking on 'banger rally' in aid of Beatson charity

Puffers Cafe Bistro are set to expand and open a sister venue in Kilwinning.

Puffers Cafe Bistro are set to expand and open a sister venue in Kilwinning.

New takeaway 'coming soon' to Kilwinning with Irvine cafe to open sister venue

The club have offered a 'sneak peak' inside their new premises.

The club have offered a 'sneak peak' inside their new premises.

Boxing club provide 'sneak peak' of their new premises in Kilwinning

Aaran McDonald is stepping down as chairperson of Choose Kilwinning.

Aaran McDonald is stepping down as chairperson of Choose Kilwinning.

Decision made on future of Kilwinning community group after chair and deputy quit

Alison Rennie will be competing in the Paddleboarding Championships later this year

Alison Rennie will be competing in the Paddleboarding Championships later this year

Kilwinning woman to compete for Scotland in paddleboarding championships

Seven sets of twins started school across North Ayrshire on Tuesday, August 20.

Seven sets of twins started school across North Ayrshire on Tuesday, August 20.

North Ayrshire Council

Seeing double: Three sets of twins enjoy first day of primary in Saltcoats

Locals have urged caution after reports of an attempted housebreaking in Kilwinning.

Locals have urged caution after reports of an attempted housebreaking in Kilwinning.

Locals warned after attempted housebreaking incident in Kilwinning

Locals reported seeing and hearing a police helicopter in the area.

Locals reported seeing and hearing a police helicopter in the area.

Manhunt launched as blade found after attack on teen outside Kilwinning pub

Kilwinning Rangers have enjoyed a long and successful history.

Kilwinning Rangers have enjoyed a long and successful history.

Kilwinning Rangers

Kilwinning Rangers planning celebration to mark club's 125th anniversary

Claire Houston will be bringing Motiv8 Fitness to the former Erskine Church hall in Kilwinning.

Claire Houston will be bringing Motiv8 Fitness to the former Erskine Church hall in Kilwinning.

Fitness trainer going 'back where it all started' after taking on Kilwinning premises

The set has been put in place at Eglinton Country Park.

The set has been put in place at Eglinton Country Park.

Eglinton Country Park

Excitement builds as major TV show to be filmed at Eglinton Park

Dad and son in dock after cops find gun and £300k of drugs and dirty money

Dad and son in dock after cops find gun and £300k of drugs and dirty money

Glasgow High Court

Dad and son in dock after cops find gun and £300k of drugs and dirty money

Andrew MacGregor has launched his own sweet business despite scans last month revealing that he had three brain tumours.

Andrew MacGregor has launched his own sweet business despite scans last month revealing that he had three brain tumours.

Inspirational Kilwinning teen launches his own business while battling brain tumours

Creighton was injured when the quad bike flipped

Creighton was injured when the quad bike flipped

Kilwinning man handed jail time after night-time quad bike crash in town

Russell Clothing Alterations is to close after a decade serving the people of Kilwinning.

Russell Clothing Alterations is to close after a decade serving the people of Kilwinning.

Kilwinning business set to close next month after a decade serving locals

Kevin Brown will be taking on the incredible challenge in August.

Kevin Brown will be taking on the incredible challenge in August.

Charity Fundraiser

Kilwinning man Kevin to take on 215-mile run across Scotland for hospital charity

David Duffy pleaded guilty to one charge at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

David Duffy pleaded guilty to one charge at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Man brandished machete and crossbow at heating engineers in Kilwinning

John McKellar will return to Kilmarnock Sheriff Court at a later date.

John McKellar will return to Kilmarnock Sheriff Court at a later date.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Man who threatened to set ex's home on fire is given final chance to avoid jail

Seymour Post Office owners Tony and Melissa Fuggle were alerted to the damage caused in the early hours of Friday, July 12, morning,

Seymour Post Office owners Tony and Melissa Fuggle were alerted to the damage caused in the early hours of Friday, July 12, morning,

Owners describe 'heartbreak' as Kilwinning post office targeted in overnight raid

Ronnie Neilson pictured in the 1970s in the back garden of his police house in Saltcoats.

Ronnie Neilson pictured in the 1970s in the back garden of his police house in Saltcoats.

Former colleagues pay tribute after death of retired Ayrshire police officer

Labour's Irene Campbell, inset, has been elected as the new MP for North Ayrshire and Arran

Labour's Irene Campbell, inset, has been elected as the new MP for North Ayrshire and Arran

General Election 2024

Labour's Irene wants to make a splash as new MP for North Ayrshire and Arran

The incident took place on Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning.

The incident took place on Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning.

Man charged following late night two vehicle crash on busy Kilwinning road

Nature enthusiasts are needed for a butterfly survey in Eglinton Country Park.

Nature enthusiasts are needed for a butterfly survey in Eglinton Country Park.

Nature enthusiasts wanted to join in butterfly survey in Kilwinning

John Sturgeon was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, July 3.

John Sturgeon was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, July 3.

Man jailed after committing rape, physical and sexual abuse across Ayrshire

The Taylor Watterson Memorial Cup is taking place for a third year.

The Taylor Watterson Memorial Cup is taking place for a third year.

Charity Fundraiser

Memorial football tournament being held to raise fund for mental health groups

The Kilwinning Darts Premier League season drew to a close last week.

The Kilwinning Darts Premier League season drew to a close last week.

Winners crowned as Kilwinning Darts Premier League season draws to a close

The Abbey Gates pub have got the go ahead for outdoor service.

The Abbey Gates pub have got the go ahead for outdoor service.

Kilwinning pub gets the go-ahead for outdoor service just in time for summer

Michael Kirkum has received royal recognition for his outstanding charity work.

Michael Kirkum has received royal recognition for his outstanding charity work.

King Charles III

Royal recognition for Kilwinning fund-raiser as he receives garden party invite

Part of the road was closed for over two hours following the crash.

Part of the road was closed for over two hours following the crash.

Man charged as person taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on A78

Traffic is currently tailed back for miles following the incident.

Traffic is currently tailed back for miles following the incident.

A78 northbound closed between Kilwinning and Stevenston after four vehicle crash

The meeting will see locals discuss the possibility of bringing a Men's Shed to Kilwinning.

The meeting will see locals discuss the possibility of bringing a Men's Shed to Kilwinning.

Meeting to be held in bid to bring Men's Shed movement to Kilwinning

This weekend marked the 500th Eglinton parkrun.

This weekend marked the 500th Eglinton parkrun.

Eglinton Country Park

PICTURES: Eglinton Parkrun celebrates 500th event with record turnout

Kilwinning man Graeme Johnston once again completed a remarkable run around the Isle of Arran.

Kilwinning man Graeme Johnston once again completed a remarkable run around the Isle of Arran.

Arran Youth Foundations

Remarkable Kilwinning fundraiser completes second charity run around Arran

Kilwinning Library is set to celebrate turning 40.

Kilwinning Library is set to celebrate turning 40.

Kilwinning Library invites locals along to celebrate 'turning 40'

The former Erskine Church hall has been listed for sale.

The former Erskine Church hall has been listed for sale.

Former Kilwinning church hall listed for sale by Church of Scotland

Havana McNaughton will be representing North Ayrshire at the grand final next month.

Havana McNaughton will be representing North Ayrshire at the grand final next month.

Kilwinning youngster to perform on national stage in joke telling competition

Ben Lewis in action.

Ben Lewis in action.

Kilwinning captain Lewis to move on after 16 years in major blow to Buffs

Ho's Dragon House Chinese Takeaway have announced that they will be closing permanently.

Ho's Dragon House Chinese Takeaway have announced that they will be closing permanently.

Chinese takeaway

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Kilwinning takeaway confirm permanent closure due to 'family circumstances'

An investigation is ongoing with regards to a major battery recycling plant fire in Kilwinning last month.

An investigation is ongoing with regards to a major battery recycling plant fire in Kilwinning last month.

'Investigation ongoing' as update provided on Kilwinning battery recycling plant fire

Two youngsters from Kilwinning's Beaver Scouts troop have earned the highest award possible to them.

Two youngsters from Kilwinning's Beaver Scouts troop have earned the highest award possible to them.

Hard work pays off for Kilwinning Beavers who achieve EVERY badge possible

The Corner House team celebrated their award win on Monday, May 20.

The Corner House team celebrated their award win on Monday, May 20.

Awards Ceremonies

Kilwinning restaurant team 'could not be happier' after top award win

Graeme took on the same task this time last year - describing it as the hardest challenge he has ever taken on.

Graeme took on the same task this time last year - describing it as the hardest challenge he has ever taken on.

Charity Fundraiser

Remarkable Kilwinning fundraiser Graeme plans Arran run for island charity

Fat Boys will be

Fat Boys will be

New takeaway set to open in Kilwinning with expansive menu unveiled

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