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World’s biggest Airbus A350 freighter order has strong connections to Prestwick
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean For many Ayrshire People the name Polar Air Cargo and then Atlas Air was synonymous with the many Boeing 747s which used to fly in from around the world for maintenance at the Polar “Jumbo” Hangar. That building is now the home of Storm Aviation who have a thriving aircraft maintenance business at Prestwick. Image - Airbus Atlas Air, who now own Polar Air Cargo, hit the headlines this week when they ordered 20 of the new Airbus A350 freighters. This will make...
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🍔 CHILO’S BRINGS STACKED BURGERS AND BOLD FLAVOURS TO ALLOWAY PLACE IN AYR
A new addition to Ayr’s town centre is already making an impression, as Scottish burger franchise Chilo’s opens its doors on Alloway Place. With a growing presence across the country, the brand has built a reputation around bold, flavour-led food and generous portions. Its arrival in Ayr adds another dimension to the town’s evolving food scene, offering a modern take on classic comfort food in a relaxed, contemporary setting. At the heart of the menu are smashed burgers made using Prime Aged...
3 days ago
UWS students raise funds for mental health charity with 24-hour live broadcast
Students at the University of the West of Scotland’s Ayr campus have completed a 24-hour live radio broadcast in support of a South Ayrshire mental health charity. Broadcasting through UWS Radio, the student team surpassed their original £500 target, raising £825 for Three Sixty, a local organisation providing mental health support across the area. The fundraiser was led by UWS Radio Station Manager Katy Watson, a third-year BA TV, Radio and Podcast Production student, alongside fellow...
3 days ago
Glasgow Central High-Level Set for Partial Reopening After Fire
Part of Glasgow Central Station’s high-level platforms will reopen on Wednesday following disruption caused by a major fire on nearby Union Street. Network Rail confirmed that a number of ScotRail and cross-border services will resume, with platforms seven to 15 on the west side of the station returning to use. The station was affected after a fire broke out in a Union Street building last Sunday, spreading through the structure and forcing the closure of the high-level station. Low-level...
3 days ago
Air China Cargo Expands Freight Flights to Prestwick
Yesterday Air China Cargo quietly expanded its freight flights to Prestwick yet again and now has daily services to Chengdu in Western China. This is in addition to both Air China and China Southern airlines operating a total of 8 scheduled freight flights from Guangzhou in South East China, near Hong Kong. By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean Image - Glasgow Prestwick Airport On May 16th 2025 the first scheduled freight flights from Scotland to China started from Prestwick when China Southern...
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Changes to East Ayrshire bin collection service
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Dance Fest 2026 – Ayrshire's biggest celebration of dance
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