Persistent and at times heavy rain is expected during Tuesday, leading to a difficult evening commute and flooding in a few places. Valid 10:00 Tuesday until 23:59 Tuesday Rain is expected to arrive from the south during Tuesday morning, turning heavy at times during Tuesday afternoon. The most persistent and heaviest rain is most likely, but not exclusively, to be on south-facing high ground, particularly for Dumfries and Galloway. 20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall quite wi

Police in Ayrshire are appealing for information to help trace 61-year-old Ian Thomson, who has been reported missing from Prestwick. Photo: Police Scotland Mr Thomson was last seen in the Calvinston Road area of Prestwick around 10.30am on Thursday, 6 November 2025. He is described as being around 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing black trousers, a black zipper top and black trainers. He is believed to be travelling

Howard Park was transformed into a frightfully festive celebration of Halloween fun and magic as Killieween returned with a bang — landing on Halloween night itself! Families from across East Ayrshire joined the ghoulish gathering, enjoying live music from singers beyond the grave, hosted by the delightfully creepy Beetlejuice, who kept the crowd entertained from the main stage. The park was packed with games, kids’ activities, a pumpkin patch, inflatable maze, market stalls