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Rhys Thomson,14, receiving a state-of-the-art laptop

Tech4Families launches in Irvine to help get residents connected
A CHARITY aiming to end digital poverty in the UK has kicked off a new initiative in Ayrshire.

The Cosy Corner won’t be turned into a takeaway

Takeaway plans at former Cosy Corner pub in Kiwinning refused

The Lockhart Campus entry was inspired by The Secret Garden Story

Lockhart school pupils proud as punch at pocket garden success

Joe Cullinane and Marie Burns traded verbal blows at a recent meeting of North Ayrshire Council

'Stop trying to teach your granny to suck eggs': Council rivals trade verbal blows

Pupils presented with environmental poster prizes by top artist Tragic O’Hara

Pupils presented with environmental poster prizes by top artist Tragic O’Hara

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil will be awarded the honour by Glasgow Caledonian University. Photo: AP Photo/Scott Garfitt.

Ayrshire band frontman to receive honorary degree from GCU

The Kelpie Maquettes are on display next to the Scottish Maritime Museum’s Puffers Café on Harbour Street

Kelpie maquettes back on Irvine harbourside ahead of museum exhibition opening

Garry Allmark pictured and Team Shades

Team Shades two ‘disgusted’ at sentence as paedophile hunters given unpaid work

Brooke Neely celebrates as she claims her third consecutive crown.

Vineburgh club boxer Brooke makes history with third consecutive GB championship title

The former office building in Irvine's bank Street.

Plans for housing at vacant Irvine office building given the green light

The proposals for the glamping pods site, as submitted to council officials

Eight glamping pods planned in Girdle Toll at derelict former brickworks site

Jenna Hood is offering free back-to-school haircuts for boys and girls at her Luscious LoX salon in Irvine

‘It costs nothing to be kind’: Free back-to-school trims at Irvine salon

Joe Hume was rarely seen without a smile on his face, over his 15 years teaching at the Saltcoats school

Sad day for St Matthew’s as school PE teacher ‘legend’ retires

From top left clockwise: Team Motiv8 Fitness, John Burke and Team Del's Belles. Ayrshire Hospice Glasgow Kiltwalk

Ayrshire Hospice reveals remarkable tally raised by Kiltwalk teams

Kirkgate in Alloway

property of the week New on the Ayrshire market: Million-pound family home next to Auld Kirk in Alloway

Seniors Forum host fun open day for residents in Volunteer Rooms

Seniors Forum host fun open day for residents in Volunteer Rooms

Bellfield Interchange

REMINDER: Roadworks to begin on busy Ayrshire roundabout on Monday

Merck Curiosity Cube at Greenwood Academy

School pupils enjoy wonders of science during visit from Merck’s Curiosity Cube

Study says Irvine among hardest places to learn to drive in Scotland

Study says Irvine among hardest places to learn to drive in Scotland

Presentation of Cheque from Inc.Trades to Douglas Grant Rehab Centre.ACH

Tailors Trade members donate to the Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Unit

Man left intimate photos of ex in her mum's postbox in sick revenge porn plot

Man left intimate photos of ex in her mum's postbox in sick revenge porn plot

Police found an unguarded and uncapped hypodermic syringe with the needle attached on Ronald Maccafferty during a search at Crosshouse Hospital

sheriff court Man admits endangering police who found needle during search at hospital

Fans of Liam Gallagher are the latest to be left in the lurch by train timetable

ScotRail warns Ayrshire's Liam Gallagher fans over transport home from Hampden gig

Woman, 77, in hospital after car crash on Long Drive

Woman, 77, in hospital after car crash on Long Drive

Patricia Gibson's appeal against the sexual misconduct allegation has been upheld by parliament's Independent Expert Panel

North Ayrshire and Arran's MP cleared of sexual misconduct after appeal

The winning team from the Theresa Potter Hear of Scotland Cup, Kilwinning Sports Club

Charity tournament raises amazing four-figure sum in memory of Theresa Potter

Parents are being urged to teach their children the dangers of the railway ahead of the summer holidays

'Railway is not a playground': Parents urged to teach children dangers of trespassing

Making Waves will be held on July 23 and 24

Booze licence granted for Irvine's new Making Waves festival

North Ayrshire Council chief executive, Craig Hatton, is urging residents to complete the next phase of the census

People in North Ayrshire urged to take part in Census Coverage Survey

Bourtreehill scouts and Ayrshire hospice fundraiser by Suzanne Currie

Funding boost for Bourtreehill Scouts and Ayrshire Hospice

How much North Ayrshire councillors claimed in expenses for 2021-22 has been revealed.

revealed How much did your local councillor claim in expenses over the last year?

Patricia Gibson MP

North Ayrshire MP cleared of sexual harassment after investigation

Police have issued an update following the incident on June 14

Updated Juvenile to be reported after fire at Kilwinning park

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

sheriff court Man denies sexual assault on teen girl at Irvine takeaway

Volunteer Rooms

Jobs fair in Volunteer Rooms for residents looking for work this Wednesday

Literacy and numeracy levels remain high among school leavers in North Ayrshire. Photo: Compare Fibre/Unsplash

Literacy and numeracy levels remain high among school leavers despite pandemic

PC Clare Chalmers has been awarded for her bravery. Photo: Police Scotland/YouTube

Police constable who tackled knifeman earns Pride of Scotland award

The new man at Ardeer, Hugh Clarke

Ardeer Thistle announce major update as businessman takes over club

The Picnic in the Park event will be held in Kilwinning on August 11

Traders wanted for Kilwinning's Picnic in the Park event

Auld Brig Whetherspoons Irvine staff after climbing Goatfell.

Auld Brig staff take on Goatfell climb in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer

North Ayrshire Council currently has dozens of job vacancies

Job vacancies with North Ayrshire Council if you're looking for work

How will the rail strike impact train travel in Ayrshire? (PA)

How will the rail strike impact train travel in Ayrshire?

Alision McColl was one of only 28 Scottish Platinum Champions

North Ayrshire Fibro Friends United group founder is a platinum champion

Pleasantfield Cottage

property of the week New on the Ayrshire market: Stunning country home in rural countryside

Vote for Lockhart Campus in the pocket garden competition

Vote for ASN school in environmental charity's Pocket Garden competition

Singer/Songwriter Ed Sheeran rocked Hampden Park with an incredible show

REVIEW: Ed Sheeran rocked Hampden Park with an incredible show

Irvine Royal Academy pupils at The Fenwick Hotel

Senior pupils at Irvine Royal enjoy spectacular prom night send off

Water restored to 2,500 Irvine homes after water mains burst

Water restored to 2,500 Irvine homes after mains supply burst

Justin Currie performing at a recent gig (left) and (right) in his younger days, performing in 1994

Del Amitri’s Justin Currie on festivals ahead of Ayrshire’s Making Waves

Labrador dog Mali saved from water at Irvine harbour after coastguard rescue

Labrador dog Mali safe from water at Irvine harbour after coastguard call-out

Poe and his grave in Baltimore

Transatlantic team-up to celebrate Poe’s links with North Ayrshire

Photo: NQ Archives

Ayrshire's UWS ranked as one of worst universities in UK

A fundraiser has been set up to help Ava's family make memories for a lifetime with her.

Fundraiser set up to help Kilwinning schoolgirl make memories for a lifetime

19s North Ayrshire Devils v Kilmarnock

in pictures Ice hockey action as Ayrshire sides compete in memorial tournament