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Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

John Lewis unveils its new Christmas advert and it's a tear-jerker

Black Friday takes place in November each year

Black Friday takes place in November each year

When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024? Shop deals and discounts this month

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week

Narture CIC undertakes regeneration projects

Narture CIC undertakes regeneration projects

Ayr community initiative hailed at Scotland Loves Local Awards

Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products.

Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products.

Sainsbury's apologises customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

Here to help: discover incredible local businesses on your doorstep.

Here to help: discover incredible local businesses on your doorstep.

These fantastic, local Ayrshire businesses are awaiting your call

With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado have all revealed their Christmas delivery slots

With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado have all revealed their Christmas delivery slots

Asda Christmas delivery slots open - how to book yours

Starting pay for Store Assistants at Aldi remains the best in the industry at £12.40 per hour nationally, and £13.65 per hour inside the M25.

Starting pay for Store Assistants at Aldi remains the best in the industry at £12.40 per hour nationally, and £13.65 per hour inside the M25.

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Aldi is hiring more than 3,500 people ahead of Christmas - how to apply

Staff will be employed on fixed-term contracts ranging from three weeks to three months during the Christmas period at Sainsbury's

Staff will be employed on fixed-term contracts ranging from three weeks to three months during the Christmas period at Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's looking to hire tens of thousands of staff for the Christmas period

The Asda store has been upgraded

The Asda store has been upgraded

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Asda unveils upgrades to superstore in Ayr with more to come

Which? rated 10 versions from supermarkets such as Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco alongside their branded counterparts

Which? rated 10 versions from supermarkets such as Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco alongside their branded counterparts

Supermarket own-brand baked beans top new taste test ahead of Heinz and Branston

It is always worth checking that your local store allows in dogs before arriving

It is always worth checking that your local store allows in dogs before arriving

See the major UK retailers that allow dogs in store from John Lewis to Apple

The new John Lewis TV advert is the first in a three-part campaign

The new John Lewis TV advert is the first in a three-part campaign

John Lewis reveals Christmas advert hint in new campaign

Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

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Lidl faces backlash after introducing some cashless self-service tills

The FSA warn that consuming the counterfeit Glen's Vodka “can quickly lead to alcohol poisoning and in severe cases death”.

The FSA warn that consuming the counterfeit Glen's Vodka “can quickly lead to alcohol poisoning and in severe cases death”.

Urgent warning to vodka drinkers as counterfeit drink contains deadly alcohol

The Lidl Plus app went live in 2020

The Lidl Plus app went live in 2020

Do you shop at Lidl? Supermarket's big update for shoppers using customer app

Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa

Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa

Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa launches fantastic festive ladies day events

The Scottish Government has dismissed the Wood Property Group's appeal.

The Scottish Government has dismissed the Wood Property Group's appeal.

Safety fears for women cited as Ayr shopping arcade shutters appeal refused

The store before and after the transformation

The store before and after the transformation

Sneak peek: Former Carrick Stores in Maybole gets an amazing makeover

Tesco's has partnered with Ella's Kitchen.

Tesco's has partnered with Ella's Kitchen.

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Tesco is giving away free vegetables to help children eat their 5 a day

Find out how you can get a free meal at Morrisons Café.

Find out how you can get a free meal at Morrisons Café.

You can claim a free meal at Morrisons Café using this magic word

Asda, Calypso and Bondi Sands sun cream products all failed the tests conducted by consumer experts Which?

Asda, Calypso and Bondi Sands sun cream products all failed the tests conducted by consumer experts Which?

Warning issued as major sun cream brands fail consumer safety tests

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is urging anyone who has purchased the products to

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is urging anyone who has purchased the products to

Warning to tea drinkers as insects found in tea and FSA says 'do not drink'

Jacqueline (far right) and Liz (right) took part in the Snappy Shopper basket dash

Jacqueline (far right) and Liz (right) took part in the Snappy Shopper basket dash

How two NHS heroes raced against the clock for free bags of shopping in Prestwick

There's something for everyone at the market

There's something for everyone at the market

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Ayr farmers market this weekend has 'biggest lineup yet'

Two NHS heroes will get the opportunity to take part in a basket dash at the Keystore More in Prestwick

Two NHS heroes will get the opportunity to take part in a basket dash at the Keystore More in Prestwick

Two NHS workers in Prestwick given chance to take part in basket dash for free shop

The business operated stores in Irvine and Ayr and had plans to move into Saltcoats.

The business operated stores in Irvine and Ayr and had plans to move into Saltcoats.

Ayrshire business suddenly closes with three premises now left vacant

Ayr's Wilko store is set to close next month.

Ayr's Wilko store is set to close next month.

Ayr Wilko closure is confirmed as date for final day's trading set

Sean Batty supports Scotland Loves Local

Sean Batty supports Scotland Loves Local

Weatherman Sean Batty sees the winds of change on Scotland's high streets

Wilko stores in Ayrshire have began an administration sale.

Wilko stores in Ayrshire have began an administration sale.

Wilko begins administration sale at Ayrshire stores as future hangs in balance

Wilko has around 400 stores across the UK, and the move will put 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko has around 400 stores across the UK, and the move will put 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko to call in administrators putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Which? said Tesco failed to provide unit pricing on products with Clubcard promotion prices

Which? said Tesco failed to provide unit pricing on products with Clubcard promotion prices

Tesco reported to UK watchdog as Which? warns they 'could be breaking the law'

Research compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl, have changed over the last year

Research compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl, have changed over the last year

Worst price rises at supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Aldi revealed

Products sold at Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more have been recalled

Products sold at Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more have been recalled

Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including M&S, Asda and Aldi

Tesco is encouraging shoppers to download another a new app that will replace them - the Tesco Grocery and Clubcard app.

Tesco is encouraging shoppers to download another a new app that will replace them - the Tesco Grocery and Clubcard app.

Tesco to axe Clubcard app from next month and here's what customers need to do

The new Tesco meal deal will be £5 with a Clubcard, or £5.50 without

The new Tesco meal deal will be £5 with a Clubcard, or £5.50 without

Tesco launches new £5 meal deal offer

Aldi, Asda, Marks & Spencer, and Tesco are among the major outlets issuing food recalls and do not eat warnings this week

Aldi, Asda, Marks & Spencer, and Tesco are among the major outlets issuing food recalls and do not eat warnings this week

Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Aldi and Asda

Products sold at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Asda, M&S and Morrisons have all been recalled

Products sold at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Asda, M&S and Morrisons have all been recalled

'Do not eat' warnings on products sold at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi & more

Asda is giving customers a £5 reward in its loyalty app

Asda is giving customers a £5 reward in its loyalty app

Asda to give customers £5 for their Cashpot in the loyalty app - How to get yours

Katy Clark MSP is calling for a task force to be created in an attempt to save the jobs at risk at M&Co stores across Scotland.

Katy Clark MSP is calling for a task force to be created in an attempt to save the jobs at risk at M&Co stores across Scotland.

West of Scotland MSP calls for task force to protect jobs at M&Co stores

Dairy items saw some of the highest rises, with butters and spreads rising by almost 30%, milk rising by more than 26% and cheese increasing by 22%

Dairy items saw some of the highest rises, with butters and spreads rising by almost 30%, milk rising by more than 26% and cheese increasing by 22%

Cost of living crisis

Which? reveals full list of staggering price rises at supermarkets this year

Here’s how you can get 5p per little of your petrol at Morrisons in January

Here’s how you can get 5p per little of your petrol at Morrisons in January

Morrisons is offering 5p per litre off fuel in January: Here’s how to get the deal

M&Co has stores in (from top left clockwise) Ayr, Saltcoats, Irvine and Troon.

M&Co has stores in (from top left clockwise) Ayr, Saltcoats, Irvine and Troon.

Ayrshire jobs at risk as fashion retailer M&Co enters administration

A previous Rangers store closed down in Ayr more than a decade ago

A previous Rangers store closed down in Ayr more than a decade ago

Rangers to set up new store on Ayr's High Street

Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products

Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products

UK Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Lidl, Tesco, Asda & Aldi

Several major supermarkets to shut during Bank Holiday to observe Queen’s funeral (PA)

Several major supermarkets to shut during Bank Holiday to observe Queen’s funeral (PA)

Major supermarkets to shut during Bank Holiday to observe Queen’s funeral

Some of the stamps available in the collection (Royal Mail/PA)

Some of the stamps available in the collection (Royal Mail/PA)

New stamps released to pay tribute to women's work in World War II - How to buy

Here’s a look at some of the top Clubcard deals to take advantage of this weekend. Picture: Tesco

Here’s a look at some of the top Clubcard deals to take advantage of this weekend. Picture: Tesco

Tesco Clubcard prices: Discounted Easter treats for the whole family

Iceland is selling fresh and frozen vegetables for just 1p ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend (PA)

Iceland is selling fresh and frozen vegetables for just 1p ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend (PA)

Iceland announces it is slashing the price of vegetables to just 1p

Tesco, IKEA, Aldi and more issue 'do not eat' warning amid health concerns - full list. (PA)

Tesco, IKEA, Aldi and more issue 'do not eat' warning amid health concerns - full list. (PA)

Tesco, IKEA, Aldi and more issue 'do not eat' warning amid health concerns

Pets are now welcome in Wilko stores

Pets are now welcome in Wilko stores

Pets now welcome in nearly 250 Wilko stores - including Ayr

Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's issue 'do not eat' warning amid recalls. (PA)

Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's issue 'do not eat' warning amid recalls. (PA)

'DO NOT EAT' - List of foods recalled by supermarkets amid health concerns

Moonpig luxury gifts for Christmas. Credit: Moonpig

Moonpig luxury gifts for Christmas. Credit: Moonpig

Moonpig has a luxury Christmas gift range with flowers, hampers and spa days - how to buy

Aldi is selling a perfect draft keg machine for under £220 (PA)

Aldi is selling a perfect draft keg machine for under £220 (PA)

Aldi is selling a Philips draft machine for under £220 – but you’ll have to be quick