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Latest News

M&S foodstore obtains planning consent 23 October 2026
M&S foodstore obtains planning consent
East Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee today approved an application by Marks and Spencer to use Units 3 and 4 at Queens Drive Retail Park for a foodstore.
Piping success for Amelia! 23 October 2026
Piping success for Amelia!
Warmest congratulations to Amelia from Kilmarnock Academy who has successfully gained a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Junior Band.
Hurlford Primary and ECC celebrates national STEM award with special event 23 October 2026
Hurlford Primary and ECC celebrates national STEM award with special ...
Hurlford Primary and Early Childhood Centre held a special event recently to celebrate receiving a full Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Nation Award from Education Scotland.
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