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Local youth workers take home the win
Two dedicated youth workers who have been working in the Garnock Valley for the last ten years have been named Scotland's Youth Workers of the Year!
05 June 2026

Garnock Pupil achieves national recognition
A local bass player has come runner-up in the Royal Conservatoire's Scottish Young Musician of the Year Competition.
04 June 2026

Welding course provides huge opportunities for trainees
A successful course - funded by the Ayrshire Growth Deal – welcomed its latest intake of people to be trained to the international welding standard.
20 May 2026

Leadership programme benefits Garnock Valley pupils
Garnock Valley Locality team have partnered with KA: Leisure, The Salvation Army and Scottish Fire and Rescue to a young people's life skills programme.
21 April 2026

North Ayrshire Music service celebrates marvellous Mae
A former North Ayrshire music teacher has been celebrated by young musicians at Garnock Community Campus after being recognised by His Majesty the King.
24 March 2026

Construction work under way on £34.7m B714 upgrade
The project will bring major improvements to a key route between the Three Towns and the Garnock Valley, as well as links to the wider central belt.
13 March 2026
Provost Launches “IGNITE” Welding Academy
A new course was launched to provide an opportunity for six unemployed people to be trained to the international welding standard.
22 January 2026

Work continues on B781 landslip repairs
Motorists and commuters are advised that ongoing repair works are now expected to be finished in January, after heavy rain caused a delay.
22 December 2025
B714 upgrade plans pass critical milestone
North Ayrshire Council’s Full Business Case for the first phase of the B714 upgrade has been given the green light by the UK Government.
17 December 2025
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