Coronavirus: Five statistics that show how far Ayrshire has come in fight against COVID-19

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

Five new deaths from coronavirus have been reported as Scotland gets set to enter phase two of the route map out of lockdown.Latest figures from the Scottish Government show 2,453 people have now succumbed to the disease.Giving her daily briefing, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she expected to confirm a further easing of restrictions on Thursday  - although she warned that not all measures would be implemented overnight.It is expected that some personal restrictions will be lifted and

eenager who vanished from Fife. Liam Howie went missing last Friday, June 12 at around 11.07pm from Glasgow Queen Street Train Station after travelling from Dundee.

health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr

Police have thanked members of the public after a missing Saltcoats man was found safe and well within hours of an online appeal.Officers earlier today issued an plea to trace David Cameron who hadn't been seen since around 9pm on Wednesday, 10 June, in the Lochwood Gardens area.But this afternoon a Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed he has been traced safe and well, adding: "The public and media are thanked for their assistance."

1 -  Grandparents will be able to hug grandchildren, but only in England.Boris Johnson announced new rules allowing households to create “support bubbles” to give some relief to single people who feel isolated at home as lockdown drags into its 12th week.From Saturday around 11 million people living alone or as single parents will be allowed to “bubble up” with one other household of any size.Anyone in the bubble will be allowed to “act as if they live in the same household”.

East Ayrshire schools remains as August 11.

Scots attempting to communicate with Amazon Alexa.But this plucky five-year-old took a stand on behalf of all of us when the virtual assistant couldn’t understand her Scottish accent.Millie Kilpatrick, from Stenhousemuir, had a strong word with Alexa after the voice-recognition device failed to understand her command.Chatting with Alexa in a game of Simon Says, Millie went truly Scottish and said: "Alexa, Alexa, I'm trying to talk to you hen."And when she still found herself misunderstood, she

Kirsten McStay takes a look at some inspirational Scottish Instagram accounts who have shared their DIY transformations and the results are just brilliant.From vinyl wrapping to wooden panelling, this creative bunch have really made a difference to their homes for a fraction of the price.Vinyl wrapping has become greatly popular in recent months with many using it to transform kitchen worktops from zero to hero but I was absolutely stunned when I seen that interior guru James Horne from

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

No new confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in Ayrshire for the first time during the pandemic.

It's World Outlander Day meaning fans of the series are getting together to share their favourite moments and clips from the Starz Show.

A 94-year-old Scots pensioner didn't eat for five days- because she was scared to leave the house during lockdown.

More than half of Scots want another referendum on independence to take place within five years, a new poll has found.

A teenager has been arrested after an 18-year-old died following a crash at a farm in Fife.

Labour councillor Alex Gallagher today revealed he's been reported to Scotland's ethics watchdog over a tweet in which he urged a BBC reporter to tell First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to 'F-off'.

The first phase of lockdown in Scotland will be lifted on May 28. But many of us are asking the same basic questions on what it will mean for our daily lives.

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed there will not be a five-mile limit on visiting another household when the first phase of lockdown is lifted next week.

This is the moment when a Bishopbriggs granny was given a hero's welcome as she returned home after a lengthy battle against coronavirus.