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Ayrshire singer plans new Guinness World record with 48-hour Elvis-athon

Kilmarnock’s Jamie Stephenson is tuning up for his world record attempt at the town’s CentreStage from Wednesday, October 14 to Friday, October 16.

9 October 2026
Daily Record

Man charged following £43,000 drugs recovery in Kilmarnock

Officers from the Serious Organised Crime Team executed search warrants in the Loreny Drive and Leslie Place areas of Kilmarnock.

18 September 2026
Daily Record

Chinese takeaway in Kilmarnock cooks up top award

And this latest award comes on the business' 10th anniversary in the town.

17 September 2026
Daily Record

Man arrested and charged following Ayrshire filling station robberies

The man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today.

17 September 2026
Daily Record

Kilmarnock man who was out of breath doing basic tasks sheds 6 stone

“That’s when I realised something had to change.”

11 September 2026
Daily Record

Health board welcomes GP walk-in clinic proposals for Ayr, Kilmarnock and Irvine

The pilot programme aims to test new ways of delivering care that make it easier for people to access the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

8 September 2026
Daily Record

Kilmarnock M&S stalwart celebrates 40th year with the firm

Michele Sharpe is one of four colleagues across Scotland celebrating a combined 160 years of service.

8 September 2026
Daily Record

East Ayrshire Council-run care at home service praised for significant strengths

The Community Reablement and Support Team West, based in Western Road, Kilmarnock, was graded ‘very good’.

6 September 2026
Daily Record

Kilmarnock man to take part in memory walk in honour of his wife

"It took about five years to get her diagnosis and when it was confirmed it came as a huge blow to the whole family."

4 September 2026
Daily Record

Ten out of ten for Brodie Engineering at the Irvine 10K

The Kilmarnock-based rail engineering firm has long been a supporter of the annual Jim Young Marymass 10K in Irvine, an event named in memory of an Ayrshire running legend.

3 September 2026
BBC Scotland

'Angry & apologetic' - can McCann halt Kilmarnock's losing start?

It's been a tough start to the season for Killie, hasn't it? Our local team is looking for answers on the pitch as they try to turn things around. Let's hope the manager can inspire the lads to get back to winning ways for us here in Ayrshire!

29 August 2026
BBC Scotland

Unwell Goodwin may miss Dundee United match at Kilmarnock

Here's a bit of news for the Rugby Park faithful – it looks like Dundee United's manager might not be making it to Saturday's match against our very own Kilmarnock. He's reportedly fallen ill and is in hospital, so fingers crossed for a strong performance from the team!

28 August 2026
Daily Record

"Dishonest" Kilmarnock worker sought to conceal care failings

Sukhjeet Singh lifted a service user from a chair to a bed - but there should have been two members of staff involved in the move. In addition, the manoeuvre should have been carried out using a hoist

27 August 2026
BBC Scotland

Man charged over giant cable reel crash that blocked A77 in Ayrshire

Well folks, it looks like a bit of a sticky situation unfolded on the A77 near Kilmarnock yesterday afternoon! A large cable reel caused quite the blockage, bringing traffic to a standstill. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt, but it certainly caused a stir for local drivers.

20 August 2026
BBC Scotland

'Celtic fans are going to fall in love with him' - Hogh makes his mark

Well, it was a tough one for the Killie faithful at the weekend, as our lads faced off against Celtic. While it was a bit of a tough match on the pitch, we've got some interesting news about one of the goal scorers that might just pique your interest!

9 August 2026
BBC Scotland

Watch highlights as St Johnstone edge out Killie in seven-goal thriller

Well, it was a nail-biter for the ages down at McDiarmid Park as our very own Kilmarnock FC battled it out with St Johnstone! The boys put up a real fight in a seven-goal thriller that had everyone on the edge of their seats. You'll want to catch the highlights from this one!

3 August 2026
Daily Record

Kilmarnock social care worker committed sexual offence against colleague

Alexander McIlroy restrained his victim’s movement by seizing hold of their body and arms, he kissed them on the lips and made repeated attempts to kiss and cuddle them.

31 July 2026
Daily Record

Kilmarnock MP welcomes Burnham's pledge to cut VAT on electricity bills

Andy Burnham said he was implementing an immediate tax cut to help ease cost of living pressures for households in Britain.

29 July 2026
Daily Record

Thumbs-up for care provision at Kilmarnock nursing home

The nursing home was graded ‘good’ across three quality indicators and ‘adequate’ across two others.

24 July 2026
BBC Scotland

Ten-man Kilmarnock leave it late against Elgin - League Cup round-up

Well, the Killie boys certainly kept us on the edge of our seats this weekend! It took a last-gasp goal to secure the win against Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup. A nail-biting start to the competition for sure!

18 July 2026

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