2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (586+ words) The Princess of Wales has said the need for "genuine human connection" has never been greater in a world where much of life is lived through screens. Kate spoke about the issue of the "digitalised world" in an essay reflecting…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1154+ words) First Minister John Swinney has said he is "extremely disappointed" by the announcement from Dundee University that a further 190 jobs are at risk. The institution said on Tuesday it is opening a formal consultation on the cuts, which follow the…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (424+ words) A WELL-LOVED lecturer at Ayrshire College is preparing to retire after nearly four decades teaching construction. What he didn't expect after completing the class was to stay as a bricklaying and construction lecturer for 38 years. Since then, Billy has taught…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (338+ words) PRIZE pupils have been crowned in East Ayrshire's annual history challenge. A powerful presentation that connected the past to the present helped secure this year's top award. Grange Academy took home the trophy at the 2026 challenge, held at St Joseph's…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (418+ words) Prince George will attend Eton College from the autumn, following in the footsteps of his father the Prince of Wales, Kensington Palace has said. George, 12, who made an appearance with his family at the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (98+ words) Irvine Times Junior prize-winners at Kilwinning Academy revealed KILWINNING Academy's junior prizegiving event was held in Abbey Church last week, with students honoured for their achievements. Parents, friends and staff turned out to celebrate as the school's S1 to S3 pupils received…...

5+ day, 8+ min ago  (161+ words) Students Richard Brown, Jack Keir, George Rae, Sophie Johnstone, Mekia Grant, Chloe Smith and Grace Dearie (Image: Ayrshire College) Caitlyn Mc Donald and mum Jill view the exhibition (Image: Ayrshire College) Summer Gilmour, Tammy Bell Crichton. Madison Taylor, David Agnew,…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (708+ words) Motherland star Anna Maxwell Martin has said she would "love" to retrain as a teaching assistant (TA) one day. The 49-year-old TV, film and stage actress has become a vocal advocate for children and families and the special educational needs…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (418+ words) Strikes by resident doctors were called off after Government presented a last-minute offer (Andrew Matthews/PA) Resident doctors in England have called off strike action after the Government made a new offer which will be put to members. They were…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (182+ words) A TEAM from Ayrshire College has represented Scotland on the national stage at the King's Trust Awards. The HIVE, Supported Learning, and ESOL team attended the ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 11, after winning the Community Impact Award…...