Communities first plan approved as North Ayrshire reports progress on learning and development A council plan aimed at strengthening communities through adult learning, youth work and capacity building has been approved, with North Ayrshire Council reporting progress on key outcomes across the area. The Strategic Community Learning and Development (CLD) Plan Annual Report for 2024-25 was presented to Cabinet, outlining progress under the current three-year plan covering 2024

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is starting to allow more flexible visiting in our hospitals after a recent period where only essential visits were supported. Jennifer Wilson, Nurse Director, said: “We want to sincerely thank patients and their families for their understanding and support during this time. Having these visiting restrictions has helped us protect vulnerable patients and manage infection risks. “While we are seeing a small reduction in flu cases within our hospitals, infe

Seamill Hydro unveils plans for new Technogym-powered health club Ayrshire’s Seamill Hydro has released the first images of its new purpose-built Technogym-powered gym and mixed-fitness facility, which is set to become one of Scotland’s leading independent health clubs. In what is being described as a Scottish first, the fitness facility will be the first in the country to feature Technogym’s new Sand Stone Collection. The Italian design-led range of high-performance cardio a