61 h. ago Irvine's Scottish Maritime Museum announces children's workshops for upcoming school break

Museum will host free 'make and take' art drop-ins as well as a special children's drama workshop with author Maura McRobbie

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioner found dead in Irvine home after police and fire crews lock down street

The elderly resident was discovered at Pladda Avenue in the North Ayrshire town at 6.15am on Tuesday.

Events

3 d. ago Trump gives Hamas ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza peace plan or face ‘a very sad end’ – live

Ultimatum comes as Netanyahu says he did not agree to Palestinian state as part of Trump Gaza plan, and IDF will remain ‘in most of territory’What’s in Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza?The Gaza health ministry has announced on Telegram that 453 people, including 150 children, have died of famine and malnutrition in Gaza.Since the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declared famine in Gaza in August, a further 175 deaths have been recorded, among them 35 children. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Forensics teams spotted scouring Irvine street after woman found dead

Members of the public have been asked to avoid the area.

Events

3 d. ago Woman found dead in Irvine as members of public urged to avoid area

Cops remain at the scene this morning while an investigation has been launched.

Events

5 d. ago 12 top Halloween events including creepy UK castles, theme park ghost tours and live shows

LITTLE monsters will soon be set free from school for their October break – and the season of ghouls, ghosts and goblins. Halloween thrills await in palaces, castles, gardens, theme parks and seaside resorts around the country. Trisha Harbord grabs her cauldron and conjures up a dozen spellbinding experiences sure to boost your spirits this...

Society

9 d. ago Asda announce urgent recall over children’s toy that poses 'risk of choking'

Customers who have purchased the toy can return it with or without a receipt

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9 d. ago Asda announces urgent recall over children’s toy that poses 'risk of choking'

Customers who have purchased the toy can return it with or without a receipt

Events

1 week ago Kenvue’s shares fall after reports linking its Tylenol painkiller to autism

President Donald Trump due to make announcement about medical findings relating to American children’s health

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1 week ago Kenvue shares fall on reports Trump will link its Tylenol painkiller to autism

President Donald Trump due to make announcement about medical findings relating to American children’s health

Events

1 week ago Duchess of York dropped as patron by multiple charities over leaked Epstein emails

Children’s hospice Julia’s House announced the move followed by other charities after an email showed Sarah Ferguson had apologised to the convicted paedophile for disowning him

Politics

1 week ago McFly's Tom Fletcher to release book about Pudsey Bear for BBC Children In Need 2025

Tom Fletcher, best known as a member of McFly, has announced that he has teamed up with BBC Children in Need and publisher Puffin ahead of this year's charity appeal show

Politics

1 week ago The race to find a way to recycle old turbine blades from windfarms

Made from carbon fibre, they are difficult to break down, but in UK and elsewhere in Europe there are plans to tackle the wasteIn the Scottish port town of Irvine in Aryshire, almost 80 of Britain’s oldest wind turbine blades lie disused in an old warehouse.Thirty years ago they towered 55 metres above the South Lanarkshire countryside, powering Scotland’s first commercial windfarm at Hagshaw Hill. Today, they wait for a green energy breakthrough of another kind: blade recycling. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago 'Deep sadness' as Scottish Autism specialist school for children announces closure

Scottish Autism has announced the closure of New Struan school for children with autism, citing falling roll numbers.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Deep sadness' as Scottish school for autistic children announces closure

The New Struan School in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, has announced it will close in June 2026 after a 'gradual decline in referrals over the past decade'.

Politics

3 w. ago Astronomy photographer of the year 2025 – winners and finalists

Judges have announced the winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s annual competition. The photographs will be exhibited at the National Maritime Museum in London from Friday Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago Prince Harry makes £1.1million personal donation to Children in Need in latest charm offensive as Prince William announces funding for homeless charity

The Duke of Sussex was at the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham today; while Prince William was visiting a youth organisation in Lambeth, South London.

Economics

3 w. ago Royal family live: Prince Harry announces £1.1m donation to Children in Need as he visits Nottingham charity

Funding will be used to support organisations primarily in Nottingham

Society

3 w. ago Duke of Sussex met with cheers from crowd of fans ahead of charity donation

Harry is expected to announce a personal donation to Children in Need during a visit to a charity in Nottingham.

Politics

4 w. ago Irvine Welsh "studies strangers on trains" to create characters

The Trainspotting author say friends and acquaintances often think his characters are based on them, but he insists they were based on strangers on trains.

Events