Cumnock

16:01, 25 AUG 2025

New Domino's Pizza takeaway to open in Ayrshire after planning permission granted

East Ayrshire Council

Plans for a Domino's Pizza takeaway in Cumnock have been granted planning permission by East Ayrshire Council.

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Ayrshire communities set for £14m windfarm funding boost

Up to £14 million in community benefit could be coming to East Ayrshire as a result of clean energy produced at Pencloe Wind Farm.

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Objectors voice 'dangerous' concerns over Ayrshire town's petrol station plan

A planning application has been lodged with East Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for the new business venture.

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Ayrshire driving test centres have some of best pass rates in the UK

Pass rates at the county's test centres in Ayr, Cumnock, Girvan and Irvine all had higher pass rates than the UK average.

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Cumnock nursing home praised for "kind and compassionate" care

Bute House Care Home, in Barrhill Terrace, was graded ‘good’ across five quality indicators by the Care Inspectorate.

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Pups sparkle in summer sun at annual Dumfries House Fun Dog Show

Arlo the Alsatian was named best in show while Gabby the Golden Retriever was named dog of the decade

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Joanne to put her best foot forward in memory walk challenge after mum's Alzheimer's diagnosis

Joanne Hill plans to take on Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk 2025 in a bid to raise much-needed funds for the charity organisation.

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Dumfries House bring Fun Dog Show forward to help keep pups cool in summer sun

The annual Fun Dog Show at Dumfries House will start an hour earlier today at 10 am due to the hot weather forecast.

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Gang who terrorised village during Auchinleck riots is jailed

Police were forced to deploy riot officers and dog units with six-figure damage done to properties.

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Ayrshire farm's tourism plan is blocked by East Ayrshire Council

Owners at Blackstone Clydesdales, based at Blackstone Farm, Rigg Road, Cumnock, previously lodged proposals with East Ayrshire Council for consideration.

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Ayrshire eateries dominate shortlists for the Food Awards Scotland 2025

It's another impressive showing from Ayrshire as a host of businesses have been shortlisted by the event organisers.

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Pioneering device to improve cattle wellbeing tested in Ayrshire

Farmers at Dumfries House's farming and rural skills training centre have been testing a device which could revolutionise cattle dentistry.

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Cumnock teen shortlisted as a finalist at BBC Make a Difference Awards

Lochlan Murdoch is recognised for setting up his charity to help raise awareness and understanding of Type 1 Diabetes.

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Former Dundee United hero stings Shotts with late leveller in opener with Glenafton

Shotts Bon Accord

John McKeown was left cursing the quality of Chris Erskine as his side almost walked away with a win

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New Ayrshire region and 'burgh-style' councils could revive local politics says political pundit

Allan Faulds, the political pundit behind the Ballot Box Scotland website, has made the case for a return to two-tier councils three decades on from the creation of unitary authorities.

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Historic 'buildings at risk' register review could impact Ayrshire's listed buildings

The Buildings at Risk Register is on hold as review points to outdated and missing information on historic buildings.

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Ayrshire Roadrun delights the crowds as annual procession roars through county

More than 100 vehicle owners took part and delighted the many hundreds of spectators as they set off from the Barony Campus in Cumnock.

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New Cumnock greenfield housing plan thrown out by planners

The plan to build six new homes north of New Cumnock was deemed to breach East Ayrshire local development plan.

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New parking charges to be introduced at Dumfries House as King's Foundation sets rate

Residents who live within 20 miles of Dumfries House can apply for a free parking permit, otherwise drivers will need to pay £5 to park at the estate.

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Five Scottish swimming pools and lidos to head to this weekend as weather heats up

We have rounded up some of the best spots in Scotland for an outdoor swim.

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Ayrshire set to be as hot as the Caribbean with 30C heatwave

Places including Kilmarnock are set for temperatures of 30C on Saturday - hotter than St Vincent and St Lucia in the Caribbean.

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Cumnock care worker sanctioned for sexually inappropriate messages to junior colleagues

In a Tiktok video, sent to an ex-employee, James Arnold said: “Sometimes I drift off thinking about you,” followed by “Sometimes I w*** off thinking about you.”

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East Ayrshire pupils come up with winning name for newly proposed wind farm

An entry from primary five pupils at Netherthird Primary School stood out to OnPath Energy team.

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Ayrshire set to sizzle in summer heatwave with temperatures hotter than Ibiza

Temperatures could reach as high as 29C over the weekend as Ayrshire is set to be hotter than many holiday destinations on the Med.

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