Ayr MSP, Siobhian Brown has celebrated the buzz and positivity at the Opportunities in Retirement (OiR) Open Day. The event, held at the Newton Wallacetown Church Hall, is a showcase of all the clubs and activities that OiR offer to retirees and over 50s across South Ayrshire. These activities include a photography club, Thai Chi, social dancing, a choir, jewellery making, walking groups and a folk music group - just to name a few. There were also stalls which aimed to help r

Irvine Carer Struck Off After Assaulting Vulnerable Dementia Patients An Irvine care worker has been permanently struck off after being found guilty of assaulting elderly residents living with dementia. Margaret Cavin, who worked as a care assistant in a local care home, was removed from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) register following a series of incidents described as “deeply distressing” and “wholly unacceptable.” Investigations found that during one incident

Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop in Cumnock earlier this week. Photo: Google Maps The incident happened around 2.40pm on Monday, 20 October, 2025, when a man entered the 123 ABC shop on Hamilton Place, threatened a member of staff with a knife, and demanded money. He made off with a three-figure sum of cash. The male staff member was left badly shaken but uninjured. The suspect is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall and of slim buil