21+ hour, 2+ min ago   (172+ words) A SALTCOATS charity is expanding its support with a new group for dads who have experienced baby loss. Community Hub of Hope, based at Unit 1, Factory Place, will become the new home of ABLS for Dads Too. The group provides…...

21+ hour, 41+ min ago   (343+ words) Parents have been warned to remove three items from their car before an MOT to avoid the chance of failing it. An MOT tests the most important parts of a vehicle to make sure they meet the legal standards. There…...

1+ day, 56+ min ago   (278+ words) NHS STAFF were honoured at a special celebration for more than 40 years of service. The event, held at University Hospital Crosshouse, recognised the dedication of long-serving NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff who have supported patients and communities for over four decades....

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (175+ words) A private hospital’s failure to provide preventative medication contributed to the death of Sir Richard Branson’s wife, an inquest has concluded. Lady Joan Branson, 80, died on November 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea, west…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (229+ words) A THREE Towns residential care service has won praise from inspectors for supporting the rights and safety of young people. Robin Cottage is a residential care home service in Stevenston, provided by Our Promise Ltd. It provides care and accommodation…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (272+ words) A popular dessert sold at Waitrose has been recalled due to an ingredient not being declared on the label. The affected item is the Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble which contains oats (gluten) which are not listed on its packaging. Shoppers are…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (481+ words) A KIND-HEARTED Ardrossan man has hailed the "overwhelming" response to his recent mental health fundraiser. Earlier this year, Jack Porteous set himself the challenge of climbing 20 Munros over a 12-week period. The effort was inspired by the 24-year-old's own battles…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (307+ words) A GROUP of kind-hearted Pennyburn kids wowed friends and family as they rounded off their summer holiday with an incredible performance. Around a dozen youngsters from the area decided to use their time off school to put together a full…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (663+ words) The pandemic experience of thousands of Scottish workers has been documented in a new publication by the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, which reveals stark differences in how workers say they were treated and protected. Voices from Businesses and Individuals draws on…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (654+ words) INCREDIBLE Ardrossan teen Georgie Hyslop is set to smash another remarkable fundraising milestone. In the coming months, it is anticipated that the 18-year-old's efforts will soar past the £100,000 landmark. The Pride of Britain Award winner first launched her campaign to…...