Irvine3 days agoMan with disabilities forced to travel 23 miles to access swimming poolThe water is one of the few places where Jamie Rigg, who has cerebral palsy, can leave his wheelchair.3 days ago6 days agoRefurbished Ayrshire football pitches 'constantly vandalised'Newly-renovated grass pitches at the Circuit in Irvine are not fenced off and have suffered damage, including a fire set on a children's pitch.6 days ago23 Apr 2026The boy who vanished: 50 years on from the disappearance of Sandy DavidsonThe three-year-old disappeared after chasing after a dog that escaped from his grandparents' garden in Irvine in 1976.23 Apr 202621 Apr 2026More than 50 North Ayrshire pubs apply to open late for World CupIn February the region's licensing board decided not to introduce a general extension of opening hours for the tournament.21 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Pair celebrated after attacking man who later died in hospitalSimon Roberts, 38, and Sean McKie, 37, are convicted of murdering Malcolm McCandlish in Irvine in 2024.14 Apr 202623 Feb 2026Leisure centre upgrade after hygiene concerns raisedAmong other issues were the ceiling appearing to be coming off in the swimming pool and no water in the ladies toilets.23 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Man charged over fire that damaged Irvine shopping centreThe blaze heavily damaged the old Forum centre in Irvine and forced the neighbouring Rivergate Shopping Centre to close.10 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Ayrshire shopping centre reopens after large fireThe Irvine blaze has damaged the former Forum shopping centre and forced the Rivergate Shopping Centre to close.3 Feb 202615 Jan 2026Cosmetics factory to close after 150 years in townProduction will move to the company's Scotland factory later in 2026. 15 Jan 2026...