Miners' strike memories, from throwing stones at "scabs" to soup kitchens, are still vivid 40 years on.

Leading figures on the Burns supper circuit say female inclusion has improved - but there is a way to go.

Lewis Campbell, 15, died at the scene after police were called to Boig Road near New Cumnock on Tuesday.

Naomi Ferrans died at the scene after her bike was hit by a tractor that was towing a trailer.

Emergency services were called after the child was knocked down on the A76 in New Cumnock on Monday.

Ronnie Alexander, 74, died after being found lying in snow at a wind farm in East Ayrshire.

The five-day journey took place ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The photos of stars and galaxies were mainly taken from his back garden for a university project.