Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald

3 days ago | ardrossanherald.com | Claire Lindsay

The North Ayrshire homes will benefit from wall insulation, loft insulation, and solar panels (Image: North Ayrshire Council) RESIDENTS in North Ayrshire are set to benefit from a project designed to make houses more energy efficient. Homeowners on Arran and Cumbrae, and in St Winning’s Well and St Winning’s Road in Kilwinning will benefit from initiatives aimed at saving them money by making their homes warmer.

3 days ago | ardrossanherald.com | Claire Lindsay

Beat the Street will transform six North Ayrshire locations (Image: Beat the Street) A POPULAR active travel competition is set to start across North Ayrshire. Beat the Street will transform Seamill, West Kilbride, Fairlie, Largs, Skelmorlie, and Cumbrae into a free interactive game. The event will run from Tuesday, May 13, to Tuesday, June 24, encouraging people to make small lifestyle changes by walking or cycling to school or work.

3 days ago | ardrossanherald.com | Claire Lindsay

The Community Food Shop was set up by Ardrossan South Larder (Image: North Ayrshire Council) A NEW community food shop has opened its doors in Ardrossan. The Community Food Shop, on Glasgow Street, was set up by Ardrossan South Larder and is supported by North Ayrshire Council's Fairer Food network. The shop is open to all and was relocated from the Church of the Nazarene to help make life easier for more people in the town.

4 days ago | ardrossanherald.com | Murray Grayston

The modern, four-bedroomed, home has recently hit the property market. (Image: McEwan Fraser) A STUNNING family home in truly walk-in condition has hit the property market. The modern, detached villa on Dalry Road in Kilwinning is tucked away from the road in an immaculate plot. In terms of location, layout, style and detail, the owners have created an architectural look and an internal aesthetic that is perfect for its enviable location.

4 days ago | ardrossanherald.com | Murray Grayston

Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain is set to leave the force, having served for more than 25 years (Image: The Royal Family) A POLICE officer who previously held the highest-ranking role in Ayrshire has announced he is retiring. Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain is set to leave the force, having served for more than 25 years. He first joined what was then Strathclyde Police in 1999 before working his way up the ranks of Police Scotland.