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Twin brothers Cameron and Aidan McCreadie, now 18, launched Twin Trimz in Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock twins who opened barbershop at 17 reveal exciting expansion plans

The centre received an average rating of 3.17 stars

The centre received an average rating of 3.17 stars

Burns Mall operators react after shopping precinct named one of UK's 'worst'

The Principal Café is based at 3 Brewland Street

The Principal Café is based at 3 Brewland Street

Awards Ceremonies

Galston chip shop crowned best in Ayrshire for third year running

The free event will allow families to exchange unwanted toys, games, children's books and festive clothing for pre-loved items

The free event will allow families to exchange unwanted toys, games, children's books and festive clothing for pre-loved items

Kilmaurs mum organises free toy swap to help families save money at Christmas

News

Kilmarnock bakery teams up with Glasgow restaurant to launch new curry pies

Little Foulton Farm

Little Foulton Farm

Ayrshire farmhouse with stables and paddock on the market for £450k

NODA's office in Irvine

NODA's office in Irvine

Ayrshire charity seeks volunteers to support people facing crisis

East Ayrshire Council

Plans revealed for five garages and expanded parking court in Hurlford

Christmas Markets

Kilmarnock Christmas fairs in 2026 with dates, times and locations

An optician explains why drivers should get glare or blurred lights checked and shares five tips for driving after dark.

An optician explains why drivers should get glare or blurred lights checked and shares five tips for driving after dark.

UK motorists urged not to ignore this common night-time driving problem

Riley Molloy, 17, was last seen in the Portland Road area at around 9.50am on Friday, November 13

Riley Molloy, 17, was last seen in the Portland Road area at around 9.50am on Friday, November 13

Police Scotland

Police warn public not to approach missing Kilmarnock teenager

East Ayrshire faces heavy rain, strong winds and sleet in wintry weekend forecast

The properties will also offer a mix of two and three-bedroom homes

The properties will also offer a mix of two and three-bedroom homes

East Ayrshire Council

Plans lodged for six new houses with private gardens in Dunlop

Sport

Darvel FC shared a special message on social media to celebrate

Former Rangers star Nacho Novo celebrates one year as Darvel FC manager

Kilmarnock charity launches Christmas appeal to support young football fans

The former Kilmarnock FC player spent the afternoon chatting about football

The former Kilmarnock FC player spent the afternoon chatting about football

Kilmarnock FC legend Mark Reilly shares memories at special community event

Rhian Mitchell is an HNC Uniformed and Emergency Services student at Ayrshire College

Rhian Mitchell is an HNC Uniformed and Emergency Services student at Ayrshire College

Ayrshire College

Kilmarnock Harriers star rewarded for sporting success with scholarship

Kilmarnock Portland seeking 2012/13 players across Ayrshire and surrounding areas

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National Sport

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson was frustrated not to earn something against Austria (Brian Lawless/PA)

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson was frustrated not to earn something against Austria (Brian Lawless/PA)

Heimir Hallgrimsson disappointed Ireland did not earn something in Austria

Jake White believes Fiji gave Ireland a wake-up call ahead of their clash with South Africa next week (Joe Giddens/PA)

Jake White believes Fiji gave Ireland a wake-up call ahead of their clash with South Africa next week (Joe Giddens/PA)

Jake White feels Fiji gave timely warning to Ireland ahead of South Africa clash

Mauricio Pochettino, left, during his penultimate match in charge of United States (Alie Skowronski/AP)

Mauricio Pochettino, left, during his penultimate match in charge of United States (Alie Skowronski/AP)

United States put on a show in Mauricio Pochettino’s penultimate match in charge

Terry Devlin was the match-winner (Liam McBurney/PA)

Terry Devlin was the match-winner (Liam McBurney/PA)

Michael O’Neill hails ‘dream’ Terry Devlin after first Northern Ireland goal

Luke Littler produced a high-scoring display in Wolverhampton (DPA/PA Wire)

Luke Littler produced a high-scoring display in Wolverhampton (DPA/PA Wire)

Luke Littler begins Grand Slam of Darts campaign with win over Beau Greaves

Ireland eventually overcame Fiji at the Aviva Stadium (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland eventually overcame Fiji at the Aviva Stadium (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland warm up for South Africa clash by overcoming Fiji

Former Wolves striker Sasa Kalajdzic inflicted defeat on the Republic of Ireland (Nick Potts/PA)

Former Wolves striker Sasa Kalajdzic inflicted defeat on the Republic of Ireland (Nick Potts/PA)

Sasa Kalajdzic grabs only goal as Republic of Ireland taste defeat in Austria

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Officers issued a reminder to motorists about the importance of keeping their vehicles secure

Police arrest 29-year-old man over thefts from vehicles in Kilmarnock

The centre received an average rating of 3.17 stars

Burns Mall operators react after shopping precinct named one of UK's 'worst'

Killie gained their first point of the season against Aberdeen at Pittodrie

'Improved showing against Dons gives Kilmarnock hope ahead of cup rematch'

National News

The so-called ‘jobs guarantee’ is aimed at helping young people off benefits and into work (Temilade Adelaja/PA)

The so-called ‘jobs guarantee’ is aimed at helping young people off benefits and into work (Temilade Adelaja/PA)

Taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme to be expanded in bid to tackle Neets rise

SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lifts off for a test flight from Starbase, Texas (Eric Gay/AP)

SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lifts off for a test flight from Starbase, Texas (Eric Gay/AP)

SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms

Andy Burnham said Labour should do politics differently (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Andy Burnham said Labour should do politics differently (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

PM vows to work ‘in lockstep’ to revive Welsh Labour as party ‘must take stock’

The American Heritage river cruise paddleboat is seen on its side after being struck by the Atlantic Asphalt tanker ship in the Mississippi River (Gerald Herbert/AP)

The American Heritage river cruise paddleboat is seen on its side after being struck by the Atlantic Asphalt tanker ship in the Mississippi River (Gerald Herbert/AP)

Port sues to get control of tanker that crashed into cruise ship on Mississippi

Wales players celebrate with The Raeburn Shield after the final whistle (David Davies/PA)

Wales players celebrate with The Raeburn Shield after the final whistle (David Davies/PA)

Politicians and celebrities hail Wales’ historic victory over All Blacks

Thousands of flights have been affected (Mike Stewart/AP)

Thousands of flights have been affected (Mike Stewart/AP)

Thousands of US flights cancelled after wire replacement causes system overload

Brenda Raymond, 80, is in hospital in a critical condition after she was found alight in a communal area of a block of flats in Watford (Hertfordshire Constabulary/PA)

Brenda Raymond, 80, is in hospital in a critical condition after she was found alight in a communal area of a block of flats in Watford (Hertfordshire Constabulary/PA)

Family of 80-year-old woman who was set on fire are ‘desperate for answers’

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