Ayrshire songwriters top chart with Christmas charity single

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterKilwinning artist, Julian McLaughlan’s first hometown show was a sell out success.The North Ayrshire man was feeling the love after his first Kilwinning show sold out in less than 48 hours.Julian is no stranger to success after having sold out his first show in Glasgow on opening night.But this victory was even more meaningful.Speaking after the show, Julian said: “The show was a complete sell out

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterTraffic is to be restricted in Kilwinning’s Main Street starting in the new year.The move comes, the council says, after the issue of traffic concerns in the town centre was raised by groups in the local community.It will mean no access for all vehicles between 10.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.Drivers in Kilwinning are being urged to now take note of the new restrictions.Councillor Jim

Eli Countryman Spotify launched the Songwriters Hub on Thursday, offering access to various playlists and podcasts revolving around songwriters. It also includes a highlights section used to feature songwriters and new releases.“With the launch of the Songwriters Hub, we’re continuing to evolve how music is discovered, appreciated, and enjoyed by the world,” said Jules Parker, Spotify’s head of songwriter and publishing relations, in a statement.

hospital have been dancing on the helipad and in the corridors as they recorded a Christmas charity single. About 65 staff at the Royal London in Whitechapel sang and performed the music to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas to raise spirits and funds for Barts Charity.

Galston flat in a drunken row over noise.

East Ayrshire primary school with no heating or hot water is to partially close today.Crosshouse Primary's P5-7 classes along with the early years centre cannot open to children, the local authority confirmed.East Ayrshire Council said that children already at the school will be cared for until parents are able to collect them.A statement from East Ayrshire Council reads: "Due to an issue with the heating system the Crosshouse campus does not have any hot water or heating today and cannot open

Dionne Warwick and Chance the Rapper have recruited The Weeknd for their forthcoming charity single, ‘Nothing Is Impossible’.In a short video posted to Twitter on yesterday (December 15) legendary soul and R&B singer Warwick said she was “so excited” that The Weeknd had agreed to join them on their collaboration.The single – penned by Warwick’s son Dionne Damon Elliott, according to TMZ – will benefit the non-profit charity Hunger Not Impossible, whose aim is to fight hunger by connecting

For every Christmas banger, there's a sad excuse for a festive song lurking among the pile of turkeys.

Ayrshire Post: “It is a very moving story and the work being done by Pauline’s charity is something we can all support.

Music is an essential part of any Christmas party, but have you noticed how many festive chart-toppers barely even mention a snowflake or a bauble, let alone Santa himself and his strange habit of plunging down your chimney? 

It’s official – Chance the Rapper and Dionne Warwick are teaming up for a brand new song!

Burnside, explained: “A Glimpse of Christmas was written for one of the most unusual and difficult festive seasons of our lifetimes, to give everyone a wee bit of fun in this testing time.

They are available until 5.30pm on Wednesday December 9 from Kincaidston Bowling Club and Lochside Community Centre in Ayr and Maybole Town Hall.

Dermot Kennedy isn’t the only musical talent in his family as his aunt Mary Kennedy has released her own charity single with her sister Deirdre.

Gemma Collins has added another strong to her bow as the GC announced that she’s releasing a charity Christmas song.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserWithin a day of its release on Monday, the “uplifting Christmas track” had topped the UK Amazon Chart and reached number 13 in the UK iTunes chart; and its accompanying video has had a hugely positive reception online.Songwriter Tom said: “The phrases ‘wouldn’t change a thing’ and ‘what do you see?’ really connected with me after seeing the picture of my grandson and watching these positive campaigns – the writing just poured out

East Ayrshire Council is reminding residents to check their bin collection arrangements for over the festive period.The Christmas and New Year bank holidays will bring changes to some waste and recycling collection services across the region.Today, the council has published alternative dates and arrangements for collections and services for the coming weeks.

Stewarton mum-to-be was told to take iron tablets for tiredness that later turned out to be a deadly heart condition.

here and on all top music platforms now. The single will be officially released on December 18 along with the video starring all of the famous faces that make up Rig Aid.