People of Ayrshire

Opticare (left) has been merged with fellow Hamilton Street opticians Pearson's (right)

Opticare in Saltcoats to close as merger with another opticians is confirmed
A SALTCOATS opticians is to close after becoming part of the 2020 Opticians group.

Karen's Diner will come to Ayr.

Famous 'rude restaurant' Karen's Diner to come to Ayrshire as part of tour

The South Beach plans include a new hub on the grounds of the existing toilet block

'Significant progress' being made on Ardrossan South Beach development proposals

The cuts mean the swimming pool at Trindlemoss in Irvine will not open

Kids and elderly to bear brunt of near £5m health and social care partnership cuts

£5.4m plan to expand Ayrshires electric vehicle charging network

Multi-million pound plan to expand Ayrshire's electric vehicle charging network

David Campbell now (left) and in hospital as he battled Leukaemia as a toddler (right) alongside his late father.

Saltcoats man giving back to charity after parents 'were told to plan his funeral'

Marie Doran (top right), development worker at the allotments, and the damage caused at the Elm Park site in Ardrossan

Three Towns allotments trashed in 'sickening' act of vandalism

NHS boss says reduction of additional beds will allow for 'sustainable working'

A selection of the winners from the annual schools competition held by the Ayrshire Association of Burns Clubs

BURNS CONTEST IN PICTURES: School pupils from all over Ayrshire shine at annual Burns competition

John Mitchell (centre) with his Papal blessing, pictured with his wife Rose Ann and Canon Martin Poland

Former teacher from Saltcoats is honoured by the Pope for his charitable efforts

Arran's ferry terminal

North Ayrshire Council launch 'task force' to tackle Arran housing issues

The Hansel Foundation's recruitment events take place in Ayr, Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Irvine

Ayrshire social care charity announces recruitment events as it seeks new staff

Emergency One Ltd is based in Cumnock

Do you want to build a fire engine? Ayrshire firm seeks new apprentices

The mountain rescue team helicopter making its way to the incident.

Arran Mountain Rescue Team called into action after hill runner falls near Goatfell

The Ranger Service led nursery tree group is seen hard at work

North Ayrshire’s Ranger Service to thank military with fun day

Services pressure at University hospitals in Ayr and Crosshouse. NHS A&A chief, Claire Burden (inset).

People forced to wait outside hospital amid NHS pressures, despite bed axe plans

Maisie starring on the stage as Moana.

'There's no telling how far I'll go' as Ardrossan kid Maisie stars in Moana Jnr show

From top left clockwise: Stevenston High Kirk, St Margaret's, St Cuthbert's and Kilbirnie Auld Kirk have all had their appeals to stop their closure rejected.

It's final: five local church buildings to shut as closure appeals are rejected

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Food larder volunteer Dawn is happy to help the community

West Kilbride Village Larder to offer free food to locals

Andrew Linton (main pics) and (inset) the bag police believe he may be wearing.

Police renew appeal for missing Kilwinning man as they confirm CCTV image was not him

The spring show will be held on March 18

West Kilbride Horticultural Society's spring show set to take place next weekend

June Allan has now been traced safe and well.

Police appeal successful as missing Stevenston woman is traced safe and well

The defibrillator is officially handed over to the community hub.

Defibrillator at Doon the Beach cafe officially unveiled in emotional handover

The company is also celebrating having donated 30 million meals to people across the UK

Over 50,000 meals donated to North Ayrshire people through Aldi scheme

Kilwinning Rangers under 13s are aiming to reach the SYFA cup final.

Young Buffs side prepare for Scottish Cup semi as they compete to be nation's best

Clockwise from top left: Yvette, Alan, Barbara and Steven receive their awards

opinion The Ardross-man: Celebrating our local heroes at Adult Volunteer Recognition Awards

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Police say this CCTV image from February 22, the date of Andrew Linton's disappearance, contains a man matching his description in the bottom left (main pic) and (inset) Andrew Linton.

Police release CCTV image from Irvine which may assist in search for Andrew Linton

Ayr Hospital set to remove as many as 76 beds as covid clearout begins

The A78 between the Southannan and Hunterston roundabouts will be closed during evenings and weekends from March 10-24

One mile of key North Ayrshire route to close - forcing drivers on 15-mile diversion

The SFRS warning is out for parts of Ayrshire this weekend.

SFRS send out wildfire warning for parts of Ayrshire this weekend

Louise McLeod (left) and Katie Lawrence (right) have said their homes are plagued by mould, dodgy infrastructure, and other issues Image: Charlie Gilmour

Tenants slam Cunninghame Housing Association for 'unsafe' Irvine and Ardrossan houses

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Former Scotland manager, Craig Brown is urging men to get checked.

Former Scotland manager encouraging men over 65 in Ayrshire to attend screening

Historic house in Mauchline

Ayrshire house 'where Robert Burns married Jean Armour' up for sale

Leanne's lovely pooch, Holden.

Woman sends out heartbreaking warning after dog ingests substance close to beach

The Handyman shop in Saltcoats will close after the sad passing of its owner Michelle Robertson (right).

‘One woman and the end of a 33 year dream' - Saltcoats shop to close as owner passes

The traffic lights at the junction of Pennyburn Road in Kilwinning

Drivers warn 'bonkers' Kilwinning traffic light change will cause accidents

If the new pay offer is accepted, it will bring an end to strike action seen across North Ayrshire schools.

North Ayrshire teachers await ballot result on latest Scottish Government pay deal

Lewis Morrison has signed a deal which will keep him at Bayern Munich until at least 2025.

Saltcoats boy Liam backed by Bayern as he signs contract extension with German giants

The warning is in place for this week.

Ayrshire warning for snow and ice in place for this week

Michael has received 600 donations in just one month

Easter egg campaign halfway to goal with 600 donations

Irene Campbell of the Splash group (inset, left) hopes to bring back the pool’s glory days

Exciting times as revival of Saltcoats' outdoor swimming pool edges closer

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Andrew Linton (left and right) has now been missing for one week and (inset) the distinctive bag it is believed he may be wearing.

Family and friends continue desperate pleas to trace missing Kilwinning man Andrew

ICU beds at Ayr will be moved to Crosshouse as a 'temporary' solution

Relocation of ICU beds could take up to a year according to health chief

A search has been organised in an attempt to trace missing Kilwinning man Andrew Linton.

Family of missing Kilwinning man to hold public search this weekend

Police were called to a property in St Cuthbert's Court where a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

'No suspicious circumstances' as woman, 47, found dead in Saltcoats home

The A71 has closed at the Moorfield Roundabout.

Part of main road to Crosshouse Hospital closed as lorry overturns

North Ayrshire Labour leader Joe Cullinane has been left furious by what he has branded an 'SNP-Tory backroom coalition'.

Labour furious at 'SNP-Tory backroom coalition' which see their budget plans ditched

Stewart Morgan (left) says he will use some of the money to treat his family to a holiday to Turkey.

Saltcoats man 'Morgy' wins £10k on West FM's Super Jackpot

The development of ten flats would border Ardrossan Road (bottom left) and Hyndman Road (bottom right) in West Kilbride, and be situated on the site of the former Galleon Inn Hotel (top).

Plans for new flats in West Kilbride approved despite over a dozen objections

Updated Police confirm Main Street break-ins linked to Kilwinning Medical Practice incident

North Ayrshire and Arran MP Patricia Gibson (inset) says the Kilwinning Main Street Post Office (main pic) was let down by successive UK Governments.

Local MP calls out successive governments for 'letting down Kilwinning Post Office'

Teenager Jamie Lea McCall

Missing Airdrie teen could be in Ayrshire

ICU beds at Ayr will be moved to Crosshouse to deal with growing pressures on the care system.

ICU beds to be transferred from Ayr to Crosshouse amid continuing pressures

The police chase eventually came to an end on Dalry Road in Ardrossan

Man arrested in Ardrossan in connection with a number of offences following car chase