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Megan's Space were big winners at the Scottish Charity Awards

North Ayrshire organisation Megan's Space wins Charity of the Year prize

Apprentices at the launch of the scheme

Apprentices at the launch of the scheme

Devastated apprentices told £1.5 billion Hunterston cable plant won't lead to jobs

The rail bridge at Sandylands Holiday Park is to be removed

The rail bridge at Sandylands Holiday Park is to be removed

Parkdean Resorts

Controversial 'bridge to nowhere' to be removed from Saltcoats holiday park

SALT's annual sandcastle competition proved to be a big success

SALT's annual sandcastle competition proved to be a big success

Saltcoats Active Lifestyle Team

Sandcastle competition returns to Saltcoats with 'outstanding' creations

Councillors are seeking reassurance on the progress of the Ardrossan Campus project

Councillors are seeking reassurance on the progress of the Ardrossan Campus project

Ardrossan Campus

Bid launched for more answers on Ardrossan Campus cost rise and delay

The buses have been temporarily renamed 'Steve Clarke's 11'

The buses have been temporarily renamed 'Steve Clarke's 11'

Ayrshire's No 11 bus is renamed in honour of Scotland boss Steve Clarke

Blue Badge statistics for North Ayrshire have been revealed

Blue Badge statistics for North Ayrshire have been revealed

North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire Council approves more than 21,000 Blue Badges in five years

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Five Ayrshire residents have been handed awards by King Charles in his Birthday Honours list

Five Ayrshire residents have been handed awards by King Charles in his Birthday Honours list

Meet the Ayrshire residents recognised in King's Birthday Honours list

Concert with Anthony Toner set to take place in West Kilbride

Three Towns Care Home in Stevenston is set to open its doors for a special Tea and Blether event

Three Towns Care Home in Stevenston is set to open its doors for a special Tea and Blether event

Stevenston care home invites locals to special 'Tea and Blether' event

The bus operator has launched a new partnership

The bus operator has launched a new partnership

Stagecoach launches men's mental health campaign on buses in Ayrshire

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is advising patients to plan ahead

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is advising patients to plan ahead

NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Pharmacy teams to support patients as GP practices close for Bank Holiday

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

Drivers are being urged to consider ignoring sat nav instructions to divert onto rural roads after a rise in deaths, a charity has said

Drivers are being urged to consider ignoring sat nav instructions to divert onto rural roads after a rise in deaths, a charity has said

UK drivers told to ignore these sat nav directions after 'worrying' rise in deaths

Lou Macari collecting the 'Hero of the Year' award from the Scottish Football Supporters Association

Lou Macari collecting the 'Hero of the Year' award from the Scottish Football Supporters Association

Ayrshire-raised Lou Macari wins national fans’ award

Scotland star Ben Gannon-Doak visits his old school

Scotland star Ben Gannon-Doak visits his old school

Ben Gannon-Doak

Scotland star Ben Gannon-Doak visits old school ahead of World Cup duty

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Ardeer Thistle boss William Gemmell has departed less than one month after his appointment

New Ardeer boss steps down due to 'change of personal circumstances'

Lou Macari collecting the 'Hero of the Year' award from the Scottish Football Supporters Association

Lou Macari collecting the 'Hero of the Year' award from the Scottish Football Supporters Association

Ayrshire-raised Lou Macari wins national fans’ award

Scotland star Ben Gannon-Doak visits his old school

Scotland star Ben Gannon-Doak visits his old school

Ben Gannon-Doak

Scotland star Ben Gannon-Doak visits old school ahead of World Cup duty

The buses have been temporarily renamed 'Steve Clarke's 11'

The buses have been temporarily renamed 'Steve Clarke's 11'

Ayrshire's No 11 bus is renamed in honour of Scotland boss Steve Clarke

Doing the double: West Kilbride Colts

Doing the double: West Kilbride Colts

West Kilbride Colts win league and cup double after remarkable season

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The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

Folarin Balogun scores twice as United States beats Paraguay in World Cup opener

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

David Beckham and Tom Cruise bring celebrity glamour to World Cup

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

USA launch World Cup campaign against Paraguay to excited crowds on home soil

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Ryan Moore awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick sees ‘a lot to play for’ and wants strong finish from Man Utd

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua on track to fight Tyson Fury in November – Eddie Hearn

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge dedicates unbeaten century to newborn daughter

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Care Inspectorate Scotland

Improvement notice for care home after inspectors raise 'significant concerns'

Scotland star Ben Gannon-Doak visits his old school

Ben Gannon-Doak

Scotland star Ben Gannon-Doak visits old school ahead of World Cup duty

There's a Warm Home Discount boost as 345,000 Scottish homes will get an automatic £150 off energy bills from this year

Warm Home Discount as 345,000 in Scotland to get automatic £150 boost

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Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after it fires back at countries in region

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland supporters to pack fanzones and pubs for first World Cup game

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of World Cup

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Prawn cocktails and pavlova back on menu as 1980s revival boosts demand

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

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