A fire which has destroyed the former Irvine forum building in Irvine is being treated as wilful police have confirmed this evening. In a statement police Scotland said: Chief Inspector Judith Macgregor, Local Commander for North Ayrshire, said: “We were called to a report of a fire at a premises on West Road, Irvine, around 11.50pm on Monday, 2 February, 2026. “Emergency services remain in attendance, but no injuries have been reported. “The fire is being treated as wilful,

The Irvine Rivergate shopping centre will remain closed to the public this morning following a major fire overnight in the former forum building which is located next door to the Rivergate. The centre said via Facebook: 🚨 Urgent Update: Due to a fire at the Forum last night, the centre is currently closed. Please be aware of the following: No Access: There is currently no access through the Rivergate & all stores will remain closed at the moment. If you usually walk through

Opening hours are set to be expanded at an Irvine early years centre to ensure local families continue to have access to high‑quality, flexible early learning that suits their needs. A review of early years capacity across the area has shown that while most communities have a good match between places and demand, some early years establishments are experiencing growing pressure for childcare spaces. To help meet this rising demand, the Council is proposing a change to the way