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.

A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death and the attempted murder of a woman.

The 40-year-old has been charged over the death of a 59-year-old man and attempted murder of a 24-year-old woman.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and inquiries are ongoing.

A 45-year-old woman has been charged over an attempted murder in Ardrossan.