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There are plenty of hot topics circulating the political and social landscape of East Ayrshire, and you wouldn’t have to search long to engage in a debate on such matters.

Thankfully then, the perfect platform will soon be opened up to locals, as the BBC show Question Time comes to town.

Headed by broadcasting stalwart David Dimbleby, the show will be held at the Grand Hall in Kilmarnock next month.

Confirmed panellists on the night are former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, and the founder and chairman of Stagecoach, Brian Souter. More will be announced in the coming weeks.

The show was first aired in September 1979, but this will be the first time the show has visited Kilmarnock.

Ahead of the open forum debate and recording of the show, show host David said: “I am very much looking forward to bringing Question Time to Kilmarnock for the first time.

“What really matters is that we have a lively audience who want to speak their mind. It’s a chance for Kilmarnock to get its voice heard not just by politicians but right across the UK.”

Question Time will come to Kilmarnock on Thursday, November 2.

People from the town and the surrounding area can apply to be part of the audience via the website bbc.co.uk/questiontime.