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Interest rates on plan 2 and 3 student loans to be capped at 6
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (362+ words) Interest rates on plan 2 and 3 student loans will be capped at 6% from September following mounting criticism over the cost of repayments. The Government said the move would help deliver stability and protections for graduates amid the prospect of increased financial…...
Record number of pupils honoured for achieving Duke of Edinburgh's Awards
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (342+ words) A RECORD number of young people have been honoured for achieving Duke of Edinburgh's Awards across North Ayrshire. A total of 304 pupils from secondary schools were recognised at a ceremony held on Thursday, March 26, at St Matthew's Academy in Saltcoats....
University panel to recommend removal of Scott Mills’ honorary doctorate
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (267+ words) Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC. The Press Association understands the university's honorary doctorate scrutiny panel will recommend that the award is rescinded…...
Tories would restore Scottish education to its ‘world-leading status’ – Findlay
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (450+ words) The Scottish Conservatives would return the country's education system to its "world-leading status, the party's leader has pledged. Speaking at a campaign event near Edinburgh on Thursday, Russell Findlay said the SNP had "trashed Scottish education during its nearly two…...
Resident doctors: crunch talks to take place as deadline looms
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (784+ words) Resident doctors on the picket line outside Leeds General Infirmary in 2025 (PA) Crunch talks are to take place between resident doctors and the Government after ministers threatened to remove a key element of the deal currently on the table. Sir…...
Crunch talks between resident doctors and ministers set to continue
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (450+ words) Crunch talks between resident doctors and the Government are set to continue in a bid to avert strike action. Sir Keir Starmer has given the resident doctors committee of the British Medical Association (BMA) a deadline to reconsider a deal…...
Staff at University of Edinburgh strike over proposed cuts
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (487+ words) Staff at the University of Edinburgh are taking strike action in a dispute over job cuts. University and College Union (UCU) Scotland members walked out on Monday claiming management has pulled back from commitments given in December. UCU Scotland members…...
Primary school quiz goes to sudden-death tiebreak for first time
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (234+ words) A PRIMARY school quiz in Ayrshire ended in a dramatic sudden-death tiebreak. Annick Primary School emerged as the winners of the Rotary Primary School Quiz, organised by the Seagate Rotary Club and held at Irvine Old Parish Church Hall. Lawthorn…...
Former North Ayrshire music teacher celebrated for dedication to students
1+ week, 1+ day ago (717+ words) A FORMER North Ayrshire music teacher has been celebrated by young musicians at Garnock Community Campus. North Ayrshire Music Service joined members of the Garnock Community Campus Woodwind Ensemble to welcome marvellous Mae Murray to their recent music practice. Mae…...
Looking back at some great Irvine and Kilwinning photos from March 2011
1+ week, 3+ day ago (217+ words) Do you remember these pics which featured in the Irvine Times in late March 2011? TV's Fifi paid a visit to Loudoun Montgomery Primary (Image: Newsquest) Pupils at Loudoun Montgomery Primary welcomed a special guest in March 2011 when Fifi - from children's…...