Lifestyle news in East Ayrshire - Kilmarnock Standard

Win laser eye surgery with The Kilmarnock Standard and Optical Express

If you want to enjoy life free from glasses and contact lenses then enter our competition simply by entering your details below.Read

Bloody Scotland crime writing festival to take place in Stirling

A CELEBRATION of crime writing is set to come to Scotland this week.Read

Save money on every journey you make

Feel like you’re spending more and more on fuel, each time you drive your car? Read

Lady Boys of Bangkok to appear at Grand Hall in Kilmarnock

AN EXTRAVAGANZA of colourful drama, dance and comedy is set to explode in Kilmarnock this month. Read

Celebrity packed Fake Bake Glitz and Glamour Ball to take place in Glasgow this month

A STAR-STUDDED, celebrity packed ball will happen in Glasgow this month to raise much needed cash for charity.Read

The Standard's parent company Trinity Mirror launches daily deals business happli

THE Kilmarnock Standard's parent company, Trinity Mirror is launching happli, a nationwide daily deals business, focused on attracting and retaining loyal, long-term customers for retailers.Read

Simple Minds rock the Barrowlands and confirm TITP gig

SIMPLE Minds showed they were still on top form as they played to a packed Barrowlands on Saturday night.Read

Simple Minds to play Glasgow Barrowlands

SCOTTISH GREATS Simple Minds are set to play at Glasgow Barrowlands this Saturday (February 25).Read

2 Minute Guide to Personal Injuries

Sustaining a personal injury is something which can affect any number of individuals. This sort of injury can be caused by a number of different incidents, some of which will be preventable. In these instances, individuals may find themselves eligible for compensation.Read

Author Roddy Martine talks about his book Haunted Scotland

Renowned journalist, and author Roddy Martine talks about his new book, Haunted Scotland, his supernatural experiences and strangely enough being able to meet his grace, King James IV of Scotland who died in 1513.Read

Silverburn - Refresh yourself with our latest spring fashions

At Silverburn we are all about celebrating you, this hunt is a most stylish search, were not looking for size zeros, we are looking for real people with flair, and maybe just a little bit of attitude!Read

Burnistoun star Kirsty Strain set for new series

Glasgow-born actress Kirsty Strain who stars in popular sketch show Burnistoun, can’t wait to unleash the new series to the show’s adoring fans.Read

Pets: Stop dogs straying onto frozen ponds

AYRSHIRE dog owners are being warned about the dangers of letting their pets walk on frozen ponds or rivers.Read

Pets: Give Jack a home

JACK the lad is looking for a calming influence in his life.Read

Cumbernauld's Well Known Secret to play The Garage

A renowned Sicilian musician is helping his teenage son's band break into the music scene in Scotland.Read

Pets: Owls on tour are a real hoot

BIRD fancier David Morrison is proving a real hoot with his owls on tour.Read

Pets: Dog walker Catherine Johnston is leading a team of petsitters

DOG walker Catherine Johnston is leading a team of pet-sitters in Ayrshire.Read

Darvel sign local keeper from amateurs

SAFE HANDS: Darvel Vics goalkeeper Sean Trainer, 21, has signed for the village’s junior side. Boss George said: “Potentially, the Newmilns lad could go a long way in football. We now have competition for positions all over the park, including goalkeepers.”Read

Big Brother star Federico bids good riddance to the show

THIS week will see contestants enter the Big Brother house for the very last time. We catch up with former Big Brother contestant Federico Martone (30) who says it’s time for the show to go.Read