Keeping your loved ones safe - Visiting restrictions across all sites Like many Health Boards across Scotland, NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeing a sharp rise in viral respiratory infections, including flu. This is placing significant pressure on our hospitals. To protect patients, visitors, and staff, we have made the difficult decision to suspend routine visiting across all hospitals from Thursday 4 December. Only essential visits will be supported. We will review the situation

Buzzworks has confirmed a new corporate sponsorship agreement with the Master Chefs of Great Britain, strengthening the company’s commitment to culinary excellence and the development of the next generation of chefs. The partnership, announced on 4 December, marks a significant step for the hospitality group as it continues to invest in training, skills and opportunities across its expanding portfolio of 22 venues. The Master Chefs of Great Britain, a respected non-profit org

Two men have been found guilty of causing the death of a North Ayrshire mum after racing at speeds of up to 111mph on the A70 near Ayr. Photo: Police Scotland Rory Nimmo, 26, and John Clark, 43, were today convicted at the High Court in Glasgow of causing death by dangerous driving following the fatal collision on 28 October 2022. Nimmo was driving a heavily modified Audi TT with tyres below the legal tread when he lost control during an early-morning race with Clark, who was