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Plans to be unveiled for former tower block site
Following the completion of demolition of the five Fullarton tower blocks in late 2023, North Ayrshire Council aims to give the site a new lease of life.
26 September 2025
Major funding boost for local rugby club
Irvine Rugby Club has received a very welcome funding boost which will help them grow the sport across the area.
25 September 2025
Council welcomes huge AI investment in North Ayrshire
Council welcomes major AI Pathfinder announcement as company confirm exciting £15bn proposals at the i3 strategic site in Irvine
19 September 2025
Council seek views on next stage of Great Harbour plans
Residents, businesses and community groups are being invited to have their say on the next stage of exciting plans for Irvine’s Harbourside.
17 September 2025
Senior pupils take part in Festival of Ambition
Irvine Royal Academy pupils in S4, S5 and S6 recently had a motivating welcome back to school at a three-day Festival of Ambition.
16 September 2025
BABCA open a brand new community garden in Bourtreehill
A local community group dedicated to tackling social isolation and revitalising the areas of Broomlands and Bourtreehill has opened a new community garden
26 August 2025
Tidelines Book Festival is back at the HAC
Tickets are booking up fast for the return of the annual Tidelines Book Festival at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine - read the article for more info...
22 August 2025
Affected workers invited to employability event
A drop-in session will be held this week for employees affected by the appointment of liquidators at Irvine-based firm Andrew Wright Windows
11 August 2025
Investigation work to get under way at Irvine playpark
A small section of Golffields playpark appears to have been affected by subsidence and work is due to start next week to find the cause of the issue.
05 August 2025
Reading group helps learners with language skills
Adult learners from various countries are improving their English by reading books together in group sessions.
25 July 2025
New Harbourside art exhibition by the seaside
The ‘Flourish’ exhibition at the Harbour Arts Centre will run until Sat 23 Aug, featuring felt artworks and paintings by Irvine artist Alison Thomas.
22 July 2025
View plans for major Council housing development
Residents and interested parties are being invited to view and discuss proposals for a significant new Council housing development.
18 July 2025