11 h. ago Reports of 'male youth with knife' in Ayrshire town prompts police probe

Police were called after reports that a "male youth" was spotted carrying a knife in the Lainshaw Street area of Stewarton over the weekend.

Events

30 h. ago Four hospitalized after man sets upon group of children with meat cleaver, prompting police shooting

The shooting happened after the unidentified man attacked 'a number of children' aged 8 to 16 with a meat cleaver at a home in Bensonhurst, commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

Events

31 h. ago Seven hospitalized after man sets upon group of children with meat cleaver, prompting police shooting

The shooting happened after the unidentified man attacked several children with a meat cleaver in Bensonhurst, law enforcement sources told amNewYork . It occurred at around 10:30am Sunday.

Events

5 d. ago Bones found by workers at recycling plant confirmed as human remains

Human remains were discovered at a Hartlepool recycling plant, prompting a police investigation to identify them and determine how they arrived there.

Economics

1 week ago Plans to revamp Maybole town centre face huge public backlash

The proposals have caused uproar in the town - with officials quick to distance themselves from the project.

Politics

1 week ago Alexander Fleming mural unveiled in Ayrshire town to mark anniversary

As part of celebrations to mark 100 years since the discovery of penicillin, a mural to Alexander Fleming has been unveiled in Darvel.

Politics

2 w. ago Gender row engulfs police force as it refuses to answer if 'female' wanted suspect is actually male as report says cops MUST record biological data

Women's rights campaigners have reacted with fury after police referred to a wanted individual as a woman - despite an accompanying photograph appearing to show a man.

Events

2 w. ago School put on lockdown and parents told 'do not collect children' amid incident

Woodbank Primary School in Bury received a phone call which prompted a police response

Society

2 w. ago Teenager arrested at Scots supermarket after police told of 'youth with knife'

Police were alerted to the incident within the Asda store with a 13-year-old arrested and charged in connection.

Events

3 w. ago Ambitious 'Palace Park' plan at site of Ayrshire town's former cinema

The site of the former Vogue Cinema and bingo hall has been earmarked for the exciting development.

Politics