An 88-year-old woman has died following a collision in Largs on Wednesday, 1 April, 2026. Around 10.05am, the female pedestrian was crossing Main Street when she was struck by an HGV being driven by a 51-year-old man. Emergency services attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Sergeant Gordon Stewart said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died. “Our enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing. “We urge anyone who witnessed the c

A multi award-winning mobile chip van has called for a review of a North Ayrshire Council licensing rule which it says is making it difficult to trade safely and effectively. Photo: Ayrshire Daily News Joanna’s Chippy Van, which serves communities across Ayrshire, has been in contact with the local authority regarding a condition attached to its itinerant licence. The rule restricts traders to a maximum of 20 minutes at any one location before they must move on. Owner Calum K

Plans to introduce a seasonal entry fee for visitors to Ayr’s beachfront have sparked widespread discussion ahead of the busy summer period. The proposal, which is understood to be under early consideration, would see a managed section of the beach introduced during peak months, with controlled access in place. Under the suggested model, visitors could pay £5 per adult, £2 per child under 16, or £10 for a family ticket covering two adults and two children for the day. Local r