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Scots school evacuated during parents night as smoke seen billowing from building
A Scots school was evacuated during parents' night after smoke was seen billowing from the building. Dozens of parents were left standing in the playground at Stanley Primary School in Ardrossan. Parents said they saw and smelled smoke coming from a corridor near the back of the building, which is next to a small new housing estate. The building was evacuated by firefighters after they were called to attend the drama at the North Ayrshire school last night. The problem had t
Rory Cassidy
2 days ago1 min read
Road closures and flight and ferry cancellations threatened as Scotland to be battered by fierce winds
Winds of up to 75-miles-per hour are set to hit Scotland today - with the Met Office warning that roads could be closed and flights and ferries cancelled. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning, between 4pm today, Thursday, November 27, 2025, and 11am tomorrow, Friday, November 28, 2025. The warning covers western and northern Scotland, amid a forecast of very strong southwesterly winds, with gusts of 60-70mph. Some areas could see gusts of more than 75mph, with the
Rory Cassidy
3 days ago1 min read
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