10 h. ago Greenock crime: 'Wilful' flat fire that left man, 67, in hospital being treated as 'attempted murder'

Detectives say enquiries are ongoing.

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13 h. ago East Ayrshire crime: Man, 29, taken to hospital after 'assault' by two men on Cumnock street

The man was approached by two men and assaulted on Saturday night.

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5 d. ago Nurse mom of Minnesota shooting victim was working in ICU when wounded daughter arrived

Sophia Forchas, 12, has undergone emergency surgery and is in ‘critical condition’ after shooting, family says

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5 d. ago Edinburgh crime: Edinburgh woman dies after early morning 'disturbance' at property on Restalrig Avenue

Police closed Restalrig Avenue after a 'disturbance'.

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6 d. ago Father blames medical professionals and family members for daughter’s death

Paloma Shemirani, 23, declined cancer treatment and was following an ‘alternative’ treatment plan including daily coffee enemas.

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7 d. ago ‘He loved his work deeply’: the five Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza airstrike

Israel has been widely condemned for ‘double-tap’ strike on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza on MondayIsrael’s attack on hospital in Gaza may constitute a war crime on many frontsFive Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli double-tap strike on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza on Monday.Israel struck a building at the hospital, killing Reuters journalist Hussam al-Masri and others. Then, after journalists and rescue workers ran to the scene to help their colleagues, a second bomb hit the same spot 15 minutes later. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago New Domino's Pizza takeaway to open in Ayrshire after planning permission granted

Plans for a Domino's Pizza takeaway in Cumnock have been granted planning permission by East Ayrshire Council.

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1 week ago Objectors voice 'dangerous' concerns over Ayrshire town's petrol station plan

A planning application has been lodged with East Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for the new business venture.

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1 week ago Clean energy developer Invenergy pledges £14m for Scottish communities

Invenergy, one of the world’s largest privately held energy developers, owners, and operators of clean energy solutions, will invest £14 million in East Ayrshire communities.

Economics

1 week ago Hospital pays out compensation after infection outbreak linked to water supply

There were three patient deaths, two of them as a result of complications linked to the outbreak at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge.

Science

2 w. ago Vibrant Scottish town with some of UK's cheapest houses is packed with 'charming' streets

This town in East Ayrshire, Scotland, has been named one of the most affordable places to live in the UK, with locals praising its vibrant shopping scene and friendly atmosphere

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2 w. ago Parents of girl who died in hospital say she had a ‘life of joy ahead of her’

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, should have been under constant watch at Huntercombe Hospital in Berkshire when she was left unsupervised.

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2 w. ago ‘Systemic failures’ led to unlawful death of girl at mental health unit – family

A jury inquest ruled the death of Ruth Szymankiewicz, who was left unsupervised at a children’s mental health ward, as unlawful killing.

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2 w. ago Death of girl left alone by fake ID worker was unlawful, jury inquest concludes

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, should have been under constant watch at Huntercombe Hospital in Berkshire when she was left unsupervised.

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2 w. ago JD Vance greeted by Palestine protesters as he begins holiday in Scotland

The US Vice-President landed at Prestwick Airport before a large motorcade accompanied him to a luxury estate in East Ayrshire.

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2 w. ago Edinburgh crime: Man, 39, taken to Edinburgh hospital after late night serious assault on busy street

The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

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2 w. ago Local dairy fears Ayrshire jobs at risk amid claims multinational firm 'undercuts' school milk contract

Mossgiel Organic Dairy has lost the contract to supply East Ayrshire schools.

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3 w. ago Parents who advised daughter against chemotherapy warned over inquest behaviour

Paloma Shemirani, 23, collapsed last July and was taken to hospital where she died five days later having earlier declined cancer treatment.

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3 w. ago Mother and son died after collision with school bus, inquest finds

Sian Goffin had taken cocaine before the accident, the assistant coroner said.

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3 w. ago Paisley crime: Teenager taken to hospital after being 'slashed' in fight among groups of youths

Police said they believe a "number" of the youths had been armed with knives, and that one had been used to cause the injury.

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