A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment following the death of Alan Lawson in Largs. Jordan Honeyman was convicted of murder after being found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday, 14 May, 2026 following a trial. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 25 years. Mr Lawson, from Saltcoats, died in hospital on 6 February, 2024, following an assault at a property on Alexander Avenue, Largs, which happened over the weekend of 3 F

An 88-year-old woman has died following a collision in Largs on Wednesday, 1 April, 2026. Around 10.05am, the female pedestrian was crossing Main Street when she was struck by an HGV being driven by a 51-year-old man. Emergency services attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Sergeant Gordon Stewart said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died. “Our enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing. “We urge anyone who witnessed the c

Scotland’s ultimate new spa break destination has opened its doors to visitors on the Ayrshire coast, just 40 minutes south of Glasgow. Boasting commanding sea views over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran, the family-run Waterside Hotel at West Kilbride has unveiled its stunning new sea-view spa and restaurant this week following a major £3 million development. Owned and operated by SimpsInns, The Waterside Hotel & Spa is now home to one of the most exciting le

Yesterday, Wednesday 10 September, the volunteer crew at Largs RNLI launched their Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat in response to an...

Major plans for development at a key strategic site took a significant step forward this week. At a meeting of North Ayrshire’s Planning...

The future is looking bright for the Brisbane Centre on Largs seafront after full ownership of the building was taken over by a Men’s...

A local football club is keeping cosy on pitch thanks to a funding boost from North Ayrshire Council’s Participatory Budgeting Fund (PB)....

North Ayrshire has gained a new Member of Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) representative from the Isle of Arran. Emma Henderson, an S5...

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential filter drainage work on the A78 between Chapelhill Roundabout and...

The final stage of the much-anticipated Fairlie Coastal Path is complete – offering stunning views and improved access to the coast. Work...

The procurement of seven new electric ferries to help support island communities and improve the resilience of the Clyde and Hebrides...

Scottish Water is carrying out a significant investment to improve the resilience and quality of the water supply in North Ayrshire...

ONE OF Ayrshire’s best loved venues, Scotts, has revealed a collection of vibrant new spring menus at its restaurants in Largs and Troon....