Hayes Garden Land garden centre in Symington has been destroyed by a fire in the early hours of Monday 15 December. Photo: Hayes Garden Land Facebook Several Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the scene and remain in attendance as efforts continue. The business confirmed the extent of the damage in a statement posted on social media, saying: “We regret to inform you that we will be CLOSED for the foreseeable future - the Garden Centre & Cafe have burned dow

A man has been taken to hospital following a serious assault in Ayr on Friday evening. Police Scotland confirmed officers were called around 6.20pm on Friday, 12 December, 2025, to a report of a serious assault on Content Street, Ayr. Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment. The incident prompted a significant police presence in the area, with nearby roads sealed off, the underpass leading to Ayr tow

A remarkable event took place at Ayrshire College this week. Doug Maclean Aviation Editor 12th December 2025. AERALIS are the pioneering aircraft design company who aim to build the replacement for the Red Arrows jets at Prestwick airport. They have the backing of world class engineering and manufacturing companies and can attract finance from across the globe. Anton Burford and Callum Watson of AERALIS made a presentation at Ayrshire College. The room was full of an apparent