In a first for Scotland, Grange Academy has started working with local charity Cut N Connect, bringing top quality hairdressing to the school for the young people and their families.

Eight football teams representing recovery groups from across Ayrshire came together to show addiction the red card and celebrate recovery in the community.

Cleaner Communities hit the streets on national Stop Food Waste Day to raise awareness of the environmental impact of food waste and to encourage local people to use their food caddy and recycle at home.

The children and young people of Annanhill Primary were celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 23 April by Education Scotland.

Planning decisions in East Ayrshire will now focus more clearly on improving infrastructure, following good design practices, tackling climate change and creating healthier environments for people and nature, thanks to the Council’s adoption of its new Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2).