North Ayrshire Council staff are continuing their efforts to get life back to business as usual for residents following Storm Amy. Over the weekend of 4 October, flood warnings were issued by the Met Office for areas including Saltcoats, Ardrossan, Skelmorlie and Largs. High winds brought trees down across roads, including the B706 at Barrmill and a Health and Social Care Partnership worker was left trapped when the vehicle they were in was hit by a tree between Corsehill Mou

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown has said Scotland “needs a fresh start with independence”, following the publication of a new Scottish Government paper titled A Fresh Start with Independence. Photo: Siobhian Brown MSP The paper explores how an independent Scotland could improve the economy, public services and living standards, while addressing issues such as migration, energy and defence. Brown said it should be up to the people of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon to determine Scotland’s fut

A Cumnock-based dog rescue that feared it would have to close within weeks has been given a vital lifeline after a wave of public donations poured in over the weekend. Photo: Islay Dog Rescue Islay Dog Rescue, run by Lorraine Jardine and a team of volunteers from Glen Islay Farm, had announced on Saturday that it was facing closure within three weeks due to severe financial difficulties. In a heartfelt appeal shared on Facebook, the rescue said: “We will close in 3 weeks. So,