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Trainee Reporter with the Ayrshire Weekly Press. Focused on the East Ayrshire area with the Cumnock Chronicle but also write for the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, Irvine Times, and Ayr Advertiser. Got a story? Get in touch!

Latest articles from Calam Pengilly

Crossriggs Vets. Ian Senior and wife Joanna with Marny’s lion lop, Piper.

Dalmellington rabbit lover urges ‘Don’t buy a bunny for Easter'

With Easter now just a month away one Dalmellington resident is calling on people to not purchase a rabbit for the holiday.

Councillor Tom Cook wants the elections postponed.

Council make plea to postpone elections

Postpone the May Holyrood elections – that’s the call from East Ayrshire Council, who passed a motion calling on the Scottish Government to consider rescheduling the upcoming vote.

Parent concerned by return of schools says some parents 'don't care' about COVID rules

Parent concerned by return of schools says some parents 'don't care' about COVID rules

Some pupils returned to school last week as the unfurling of lockdown measures began, but parents are being asked to remain vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at schoolgrounds.

Sally Cogley wants teachers to be vaccinated.

Motion passed for council to call on government to target school staff for vaccinations

A MOTION has been passed to call on the Scottish Government to urgently target vaccinations at teachers and school staff to ensure the safety and continuance of in-school education.

Chancellor to announce an extra £34 million for Ayrshire across ten years

Chancellor to announce earlier delivery of Growth Deal money

The Ayrshire Growth Deal is to be boosted by cash over a 10 year period, rather than the initial 15, Rishi Sunak, is set to confirm at Wednesday's budget announcement.

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East Ayrshire poultry owners warned after bird flu outbreak

Trading Standards have sought to remind poultry owners of their responsibilities after a bird flu outbreak was detected at a gamebird farm elsewhere in the country.

More than 40 per cent of population of Ayrshire have had first dose of vaccine

More than 40 per cent of Ayrshire population have had first dose of vaccine

New figures published by Public Health Scotland show that nearly half of Ayrshire has been vaccinated.

Police have issued a warning against scams.

Police in East Ayrshire warn of online and telephone scams

Police are reminding people to be vigilant online and on the phone following an increase in incidents.

COVID deaths in your area - Latest figures show a decrease in two of Ayrshire's areas

East Ayrshire COVID deaths surpass 250: But weekly tally at lowest point since October

The number of people dying from coronavirus has come down in two out of three of the Ayrshire council areas, according to data from the National Records of Scotland.

Homes and businesses at risk of flooding in Ayrshire warn the Met Office

Homes and businesses at risk of flooding in Ayrshire warn the Met Office

Ayrshire could be set for floods as heavy rain and strong winds are set to come in.