Ardrossan

Drivers across the south and west of Scotland were due to begin a series of walk outs this week in a dispute over pay.

Unite has threatened legal action after the firm cancelled driver's annual leave on strike dates.

Drivers across southern and western Scotland will take industrial action on a series of dates in May.

Islanders are frustrated by the lack of progress around the future of Ardrossan Harbour

The site is in major need of renovation but a multi-million pound development plan has been halted for years.

Energy suppliers are working to restore power to thousands of homes while some rail lines are still closed.

Passengers face longer, frequent sailings to Arran unless a deal can agreed on redeveloping Ardrossan.

MV Hebridean Isles will join the busy service, but redeployments will have a knock-on effect on South Uist.