4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (826+ words) Long waits for hospital treatment have increased while nearly 3,000 patients a day are receiving corridor care, though waiting times for cancer referrals have improved. Here, the Press Association highlights the key numbers and trends in the latest hospital performance figures…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (306+ words) A CHILDREN'S care home near Cumnock has been praised by service users and inspectors. The Care Inspectorate carried out a promise assurance inspection at Thistlebank, a residential care home operated by Radical Services Ltd and part of the Pebbles group,…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (393+ words) Trevor Nelson has said he felt like he was “hijacked” this summer and that the “ransom has been paid” after returning to Radio 2 following surgery for a brain tumour. The broadcaster, 62, is making a staggered return to the airwaves following…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (381+ words) A MAJOR new housing development could be built on the southern edge of Mauchline, which could see investment in the town's transport and healthcare infrastructure. Plans have been lodged for 124 homes on land at Station Road, as housebuilder Keepmoat Homes…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (374+ words) Trevor Nelson has confirmed he will return to host his BBC Radio 2 show on Monday September 7, after undergoing surgery for a brain tumour. The broadcaster, 62, shared a post to Instagram in June saying he was taking a break from work…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (426+ words) AN AYRSHIRE man is set to take on a fundraising walk that pays tribute to people with dementia in honour of his wife - and is urging others to join him. People are being encouraged to book their place for Alzheimer…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (703+ words) A BRAVE Cumnock mum who once feared addiction would cost her everything has revealed how she transformed her life from one of trauma and dependency into one dedicated to helping others. Natalie Carmichael became addicted to prescription medication following a…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (341+ words) CHILDREN accounted for more than 40 per cent of people living in temporary accommodation in East Ayrshire last year, new figures have revealed. Information obtained through freedom of information legislation shows East Ayrshire Council placed 349 households and 653 individuals in temporary accommodation…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (448+ words) US actor Chase Stokes has said he suffers short-term memory loss following injuries on the set of Outer Banks. The 33-year-old actor is known for starring in the Netflix teenage drama series as John B, which follows two groups of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (390+ words) A CARE partnership has been praised for delivering compassionate support to adults with learning disabilities. A joint inspection found that the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership provided good, person-centred care. The review highlighted a wide range of support…...