The Latest Breaking News from Ayrshire

Ayrshire police to start carrying life-saving Naloxone in bid to halt drug overdoses

A total of 500 kits will be handed out to the Ayrshire force.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

Train chaos for commuters as Christmas strike action axes five days of ScotRail services next week

More strike action will see services to and from Ayrshire cancelled next week.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

Ayrshire Italian restaurant's pasta recognised as some of Scotland's best

Aldente in Ayr have scooped a 'highly recommended' accolade from the Scottish Italian Awards despite only being open for eight months.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

How many cases of Strep A in Scotland as NHS send out warning letters

NHS chiefs in Ayrshire have written to the parents of children in affected schools asking them to look out for signs of the potentially serious bacterial infection.

Glasgow Live · Dec 7, 2022

Strep A outbreaks confirmed at four South Ayrshire primary schools with 'scarlet fever' letters issued

The outbreaks have been confirmed at four South Ayrshire primary schools.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

End of an era as popular village nursery in Ayrshire to close after more than 50 years

Coylton Community Nursery, based in the Claude Hamilton Hall, will close its doors for the final time on Thursday, December 22.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Big-hearted Ayrshire businessman launches 'Heat and Feed' scheme for OAPs

A team of dedicated volunteers will even deliver meals on bad weather days.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Staff at Ayrshire care at home service were "not subjected" to reference checks, says scrutiny body

TLC (Scotland) Housing Support Service, in Main Street, Prestwick, employed some staff who had not been subjected to a reference check.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Hundreds Reclaim the Night across Ayrshire in march protest to end violence against women

Marches took place across the region with supporters raising awareness of women and girls' right to walk safely through streets.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Strep A outbreaks confirmed in Scottish schools and parents warned to look out for symptoms

NHS chiefs in Ayrshire have written to parents in affected schools asking them to look out for signs of the potentially serious bacterial infection amid cases of scarlet fever and chickenpox.

Glasgow Live · Dec 7, 2022