Lifestyle news in East Ayrshire - Kilmarnock Standard

Land Engineering celebrates 30 years in Fenwick

ONE of East Ayrshire’s largest employers has pledged to continue its investment in the area – as the company celebrates 30 years of trading.Read

Galston student to hike 120 miles for charity

STUDENT William Calder will soon know all about the road and the miles FROM Dundee.Read

Civic society presents etching to East Ayrshire Council

KILMARNOCK’S Dean Castle will soon have an addition to its impressive collection of exhibits.Read

Shortlees CD appeal brings back memories of the Blue Bows

AN appeal to find members of a children’s concert party from the 1960s has met with great success.Read

Dundonald Elvis impersonator follows in idol's footsteps

DUNDONALD singer Jesse Garron is literally walking in the footsteps of his hero by stepping out of a replica plane.Read

Standard’s most romantic couple enjoy Valentine’s feast

MANY people claim to have met their Prince Charming.Read

Hospice grand challenge raises £130,000 plus

OH, WHAT a night!Read

Davie is guest at Girvan

SINGER songwriter Davie Anderson is guest at Girvan Folk club on Friday, February 19.Read

Kilmarnock and Loudoun drama groups to compete in One Act Festival

A FEAST of drama is available in Kilmarnock next week as a competition rolls into town.Read

Darvel cyclist plans epic trip from Berlin to Kilmarnock

ENGINEER Jim Gladwell is facing the challenge of a lifetime as he gears up to cycle from Berlin to Kilmarnock.Read

Kilmarnock soldier passes out

A KILMARNOCK soldier has received the royal seal of approval after excelling during intensive military training.Read

Kilmarnock’s prize-winning conjurers are just magic

A GROUP of amateur conjurers are in wizard form after being named Scotland’s most successful magic group.Read

East Ayrshire Provost backs Combat Stress charity

A MILLIONAIRE Scots Falklands veteran is to recreate the Paras’ famous ‘tab’ to Port Stanley to raise funds for an armed forces charity that East Ayrshire Provost Stephanie Young is currently backing through a series of initiatives.Read

Prince's Trust scheme benefits East Ayrshire pupils

OVER 80 per cent of East Ayrshire S4 pupils who took part in a Prince’s Trust scheme benefited from the experience, according to independent research.Read

Haggis from Galston feeeds Iraq troops

A GALSTON haggis company is sending its famous product to Iraq so the troops can enjoy a traditional Burns Supper.Read

East Ayrshire Sports Council award winners revealed

SPORTING stars of the future were among the proud recipients of prizes at the East Ayrshire Sports Council awards evening held at Kilmarnock’s St Joseph’s Academy.Read

Stewarton Drama Group work on next production after panto success

AWARD-WINNING Stewarton Drama Group are currently rehearsing for their next exciting production following their panto success with Snow white.Read

Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre pantomime enjoys record year

SLEEPING Beauty was no slouch when it came to clocking up impressive statistics.Read

East Ayrshire Council staff praised for their efforts during big freeze

EAST Ayrshire Council’s own local heroes were praised for their true grit during the recent spate of sub zero temperatures and horrendous underfoot conditions.Read