The Reel Plaice in Ayr has been named one of five national finalists in the prestigious Peter Hill Award 2025, organised by Middleton Foods. The award, created in memory of the company’s late CEO Peter Hill, celebrates excellence and passion within the fish and chip industry. This year’s competition received a large number of entries from across the UK, with The Reel Plaice earning its place among the top contenders. Ryan Baker, Sales Manager at Middleton Foods, said: “We lau

As Halloween approaches, I’ve been rummaging through my usual collection of fancy-dress costumes, everything from the classics to the downright bizarre. One in particular always makes me smile: a shiny robot suit. But then there’s my showstopper, a 9-foot inflatable Frankenstein, (Big Frankie) as he is affectionately known as that someone straps themselves into, towering over crowds and turning heads wherever it goes. Standing there, staring at those costumes, I found myself

Kilmarnock Road is closed at its junction with Kilmaurs Road in Crosshouse following a two-vehicle crash around 9.45am on Tuesday, 28 October, 2025. Road users are advised to avoid the area.