Scotland’s first secure mental health unit for youngsters is set to be built in Irvine after plans were given the go-ahead. Adolescents from across Scotland who suffer complex and dangerous psychiatric disorders will be treated at a 12-bed forensic
Nursery youngsters took a trip to a charity shop last week to pick up a guitar. Some of West Kilbride Early Years Class visited the charity shop to pick up the musical instrument. While they were there, the youngsters enjoyed looking round
AN NHS radiographer who illegally accessed the personal records of more than 200 female patients before pestering them for dates has denied his crimes were sexually motivated. Andrew Stewart, 32, worked at hospitals in Ayrshire and Lanarkshire
North Ayrshire bakers secured more success in Scotland’s national pie awards. Beth Brownings Bakery, The Kandy Bar Bakery and Irvine’s Bakery in Beith were presented with more prizes by TV personality Carol Smillie at the 21st World Championship
GOAL machine Jamie McKenna has returned to Ardrossan Winton Rovers, the club have announced. He is back after a brief spell at Largs Thistle. Jamie, who scored 45 goals in the past two seasons with Winton Rovers is pictured with manager Stevie
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Kilwinning stalwart who passed away last week. Dirrans Athletic club secretary David Faddes died unexpectedly on January 17. Known as ‘Davie’, he was a firm fixture at his beloved Dirrens AFC and a well kent face
