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Epilepsy patient “not properly assessed” at Ayrshire hospital, says watchdog
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has been told to apologise to the family of an epilepsy patient after their loved one…
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘caring’ Scots teen who died after crash
The heartbroken family of a Scots teen who died after a horrific crash have paid tribute to the ‘loving’ and…
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East Kilbride charities could win £400 of flooring to celebrate store opening
Charities and community groups in East Kilbride are being encouraged to enter a prize draw at the launch of a…
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Probe into huge Ayr gas explosion to focus on condition of estate’s pipes
The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. Almost…
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Public to have say on modified Ayrshire wind farm plans
Communities around a proposed wind farm extension in East Ayrshire are being handed a further opportunity to review and give…
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Rising signing sensation Vinnie McKee aims to take pop world by storm
An in-demand singer songwriter from Ayrshire is gearing up to launch his new single tomorrow. Vinnie McKee’s debut single ‘Make…
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Shattered Kincaidston community ‘living in fear’ demand answers from gas firm
Shattered residents in Kincaidston have demanded answers from gas bosses after spending three weeks living in fear. A campaign has…
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Scots killer who battered kids to death with hammer has freedom bid rejected
A bid for freedom by Alexander Millar – who battered two children to death with a hammer in 1976 –…
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A&E figures for NHS Ayrshire & Arran hit record low
MSPs have expressed their dismay at the latest A&E waiting times figures for Ayrshire and Arran. Figures for the week…
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Delayed discharge figures at NHS Ayrshire & Arran described as ‘eye watering’
MSP Sharon Dowey says Humza Yousaf “must get on top” of a rising number of bed-blocking days in NHS Ayrshire…
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Children’s home in Ayr is given thumbs up after inspectors visit
A children’s home in Ayrshire has been praised for the service it provides following an unannounced inspection by the Care…
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Scots sex offender who thought he was grooming child spared prison
A sex offender has been been spared jail after being outed by a vigilante group targeting Scottish paedophiles. COPD sufferer…
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Ayrshire student’s film on survivors of ‘lad culture’ nominated for top award
A powerful film made at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic by an Ayr student has been named a finalist…
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London hospital executive to take charge at NHS Ayrshire & Arran
NHS Ayrshire & Arran has today announced the appointment of Claire Burden as the new chief executive for the organisation.…
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Bad boys behind bars don’t make for hit TV as audiences struggle to empathise
Last week Channel 4 gave us the first look at new six-part drama series Screw, starring Nina Sosanya as an…
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People told to stop letting off fireworks near scene of devastating Ayr blast
A Scots councillor is urging residents in Ayr to stop setting off fireworks as the community continues to recover from…
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Ayrshire care home is given time to make improvements
An Ayrshire care home has been told to make improvements to aspects of the care it provides following an unannounced…
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Ayrshire maritime monument must be saved from destruction, says campaigner
An engineer has issued an impassioned plea to help save a piece of Ayr maritime heritage from destruction. Sheelagh Laing…
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Ayr explosion demolition work halted over ‘asbestos fears’
A demolition company was brought in today to begin tearing down houses destroyed in the Ayr gas explosion on Monday.…
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Thursday evening: cars torched in ‘targeted’ attack, Ryanair cancels 700 flights
Welcome to the Daily Record’s Thursday evening briefing. The top stories you need to know today include torched cars at…
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Ayrshire man is caged for four years after rape conviction
A sex predator who subjected a woman to a rape ordeal despite her repeatedly telling him ‘no’ was jailed for…
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Ayrshire care worker who shouted at resident is warned about her conduct
A support worker at an Ayrshire care home told an elderly resident to “shut up” when they asked her if…
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Scots gran thought bomb had gone off as windows shattered during Ayr explosion
Gran Denise Keenan yesterday said she thought a bomb had gone off as the Ayr house explosion blew out her…
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Cause of Ayr explosion not yet known as gas turned back on near blast site
Investigations remain ongoing to determine the cause of a massive explosion in Ayr which left a family-of-four seriously injured. Engineers…
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Wednesday evening headlines: UK flight ban, DWP payments, Ayr homes demolished
Welcome to the Daily Record’s Wednesday evening briefing. The top stories you need to know today include a ban on…
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Council chief: All four houses affected by Ayr explosion to be demolished
All four houses immediately affected by an explosion that ripped through an Ayr estate will be flattened, a leading councillor…
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Ayr explosion CCTV shows horrifying moment four residents seriously injured
This is the horrifying moment when an explosion destroyed a home in Ayr leaving the four residents seriously injured. The…
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‘Strong smell of gas’ hours before Ayr explosion which left family-of-four hurt
Residents on an Ayr street which was rocked by a massive explosion which left four people seriously injured have claimed…
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Scotland shocked as families rely on soup kitchens after welfare state eroded
A couple with a ten-day-old child found themselves homeless and turned up at a soup kitchen asking for help. At…
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First pic of mum and dad hurt in Ayr explosion as 2 kids remain in hospital
A family of four remain in a serious condition in hospital tonight after an explosion destroyed their home in Ayr.…
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Ayr explosion hero dug young boy from the rubble in bid to save his life
Hero Alex Craig has told how he dug a young victim of the Ayr explosion from the rubble of his…
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Tuesday evening headlines: Woman guilty of abusing child, Ayr hospitalisations
Welcome to the Daily Record’s Tuesday evening briefing. The top stories you need to know today include the Scots woman…
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First responder at Ayr explosion tells how injured were found under the rubble
A heroic first responder has told how stricken people were “pulled from under the rubble” following a horror explosion in…
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Cops investigate link between gang assault and alleged murder of Coatbridge teen
Police are investigating a possible connection between a horrific gang attack on a train and the alleged murder of Coatbridge…
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Two adults and two children in hospital after explosion at house in Ayr
Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after four Scots homes were damaged by a huge explosion.…
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Third Scots health board calls in army as NHS hit by major staffing crisis
A third health board has asked the Army to plug shortages as the country’s NHS staffing crisis worsens. NHS Grampian…
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Neighbour describes terror as blast tremors smashed her home after Ayr explosion
A neighbour described the horror she witnessed as the house next to her exploded before the blast shook her own…
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Hero nurses race to help injured people after major explosion in Ayr
Hero nurses raced to help injured Ayr residents after a major explosion rocked the entire town and left three people…
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Three people rushed to hospital after Ayr explosion destroys house
Three people have been taken to hospital after a major explosion at a house in Ayr. The Scottish Ambulance Service…
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Explosion rocks Ayr as huge blast destroys house
A huge explosion has rocked Ayr tonight after a blast destroyed a house. The explosion took place in Gorse Park…
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Fresh appeal to support ailing fishing industry in Ayrshire
Fresh calls have been made to the Scottish and UK Governments to help breath new life into the ailing fishing…
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Terminally ill Scots hip hop pioneer brings rap community together
A terminally ill Scots producer has set up a record label, bringing together some of the UK’s best rappers and…
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Ayrshire Italian restaurant chain slash asking price as venues go up for sale
The owners of a popular Italian restaurant and takeaway group in Ayrshire are selling up. And the asking price for…
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Huge reduction in Ayr fish landings could see some fisherman quit
An economist has expressed fears over the future of the Ayr district fishing fleet after a new report shows that…
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Increased speed limits for HGVs could reduce deaths on A77, MSP claims
Increased speed limits for HGV lorries travelling through Ayrshire could help reduce fatal accidents, it is being claimed. South of…
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Major plan for 350 houses along with food and drink outlets earmarked for Ayr
As many as 350 new houses could be coming to the outskirts of Ayr. Ayrshire Live can today reveal how…
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SNP MP Allan Dorans recovering in hospital after catching coronavirus
An SNP MP is recovering in hospital after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19. Allan Dorans, the member for Ayr, Carrick…
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Police lift lid on tragic Ayrshire drug death numbers so far this year
The Ayrshire region recorded 60 suspected drug-related deaths between January and June this year, new figures reveal. Thirty five people…
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‘Neglected’ Ayrshire poet, 86, fulfils dream of being published in new book
An Ayrshire poet will soon realise a lifelong dream — when her works are published in a new book. At…
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Ayrshire to play host to Europe’s largest military exercise this weekend.
Prestwick Airport is to play its part in what will be Europe’s largest military exercise later this week. The airport…
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