East Ayrshire Council's new chief executive aims to help those hit hardest by Covid pandemic

Prince Charles learned of his grandson Archie’s name for him when he heard him say “pa” in a Zoom call according to a royal source. The Prince of Wales was reportedly “delighted” by the cute name as he enjoyed a call with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to celebrate the Duke of Sussex’s 36th Birthday.

Prince Charles and Prince William are working on a plan to slim down the monarchy in the future as "less people means less drama", according to a royal insider.The revelation comes as the father and son have reportedly discussed their plans for when they both ascend the throne.According a source speaking to the US magazine this week, the pair have agreed to “guide each other” in their mission to reform the Royal Family, so that it resembles a smaller European-style institution made up of fewer members. The Duke of Cambridge is reportedly "excited about this new chapter in his life and the challenges he’ll be facing".William is second in line to the throne after the his father, who is said to be confident his son "knows what he's doing" but "will ensure that his son is up to speed the ins and outs of the royal family on a deeper level".Earlier this month, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the thrown.

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Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of Netflix's hit science-fiction show Stranger Things, have shared new details of the show's long-awaited fourth season. The series' next chapter will be spread across two volumes, with the first premiering May 27 and the second July 1.

Los Angeles rapper Buddy has returned with a new song "Wait Too Long" that features fellow Angeleno and rising rapper/singer Blxst. Alongside the new single and video, Buddy has announced his forthcoming sophomore album Superghetto is slated to be released March 25 via Cool Lil Company and RCA Records.

Let’s go outsideSo sang George, and so say we.There’s lots happening at the moment with Mardi Gras and stuff. Here’s a short mixed list of ideas.Feb 20, 10am – 9pm, Victoria Park, City Rd, CamperdownOf course, it’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think “queer outdoors”. This long-running Mardi Gras event is a highlight of the festival, second only to the parade.

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Todrick Hall must have forgotten that fans can watch every moment of his life in the Celebrity Big Brother house, because he said something out loud that he then realized he didn’t want anyone to hear.

Tame Impala have released the deluxe edition of 2020 album ‘The Slow Rush’, which features previously unreleased B-side ‘The Boat I Row’.Along with ‘No Choice’, which arrived back in December, the song is one of two additional tracks that feature on the expanded version of the album. The new edition also features a previously released remix of ‘Breathe Deeper’ that features rapper Lil Yachty, along with other remixes of album tracks by Four Tet, Blood Orange, Maurice Fulton and more.Listen to ‘The Boat I Row’ below.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) member Yeonjun has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his agency Big Hit Music.Big Hit Music confirmed in a statement posted to the group’s Weverse page yesterday (February 17) that the idol had begun experiencing symptoms on February 12. At the time, he did take a PCR test, which had come back negative, but the idol proceeded to enter self-isolation, away from the remaining members of TXT as a precaution thereafter.However, he has since tested positive on his second PCR test dated February 16, which he was taken after he started to develop more mild symptoms.

Elizabeth Hurley pulled out all the stops on Thursday night as she headed out to London to help dear friend Joan Collins celebrate her 88th birthday and her 20th wedding anniversary.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley is summer ready as she poses in her own brand bikiniThe actress was accompanied by a very dapper plus one, her 19-year-old son Damian, who let mum Elizabeth hold on to his arms as they exited the party, which was held at Claridge's Hotel.WATCH: Elizabeth Hurley looks sensational in yellow bikini as she dances to Spice GirlsFor the special celebration, which was also attended by Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman and Sarah Ferguson, Elizabeth donned a plunging red gown with gorgeous back detailing.READ: Elizabeth Hurley's sizzling bikini photos send famous friends wild with envyRELATED: Elizabeth Hurley's rocks short blonde hair in show-stopping photoThe 56-year-old completed her look with a silver sparkling clutch bag, a matching diamond bracelet and silver drop earrings. Elizabeth with her son Damian Hurley attended Joan Collins' party at Claridge'sTo finish off her glamorous look, Elizabeth wore her hair straight and her usual smokey eyes and glossy lips.

Gogglebox is finally returning to our screens this evening which means the nation's best-loved siblings are back on TV.

An Ayrshire charity is counting the cost after a devastating break in at one of their much-loved shops.

Borussia Dortmund tried to get their famous Yellow Wall shaking by cranking up Van Halen tune Jump.

vape shop are raging with its "highly offensive" name.The new shop called The Vapeist opened earlier this week in Cornwall.After opening their doors, The Vapeist's owners have been met with major backlash by local residents for its poor taste name, with many raising that it sounds like "rapist", reports Cornwall Live.Shop owners Anton Perrins, 34, and his cousin Chris Anderson, 31, have said they will stick with the name and prove to people that they are "good guys" despite the negative feedback.Some living near the shop have warned that this is not good enough as they raised the issue with their local council.The cousins said that they meant no offence by the name and have forked out thousands renovating the building and buying branded supplies for the store.Business owners Anton and Chris said that they took on the project of refurbishing the property as they wanted to invest in the town centre and revive similar unused buildings.Anton also said they believe the imagination behind the controversial name was very just.He said: "The truth is that people who vape are refereed to as 'vapeists'. It wasn't intended that way at all and it stunned us a little bit that people thought that."People were saying the name was made in bad taste, that it could be offensive and that there must have been better options."A few people have been less critical and said it wouldn’t be their name of choice but that's fine.

charged with first-degree murder after decapitating her six-year-old son and her family dog.Tasha Haefs, 35, allegedly beheaded her biological son after believing the devil was speaking to her on Tuesday night, according to Kansas City police.Police responded to a call where the women said the devil was trying to attack her.When asked is she suffered from a mental illness she hung up the phone.Police turned up to the home to conduct a welfare check, where they found blood leading to the front door.The women was heard by police singing inside.Officers knocked on the door but the mother began singing louder.One police officer looked through a window into the house and saw the severed head of a child.The police broke their way into the woman's home to find her with blood on her legs and feet.They also found the decapitated child's body in the kitchen and after searching the home found a dog decapitated in the basement along with two knives and a screwdriver covered in blood.Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said because Ms Haefs was "in such extreme mental distress, she did a series of things that were very disturbing".Ms Baker told the press in a statement: "The community now knows some of the terrible details of the death of this six-year-old child, it takes our breath away."The child was Tasha's biological son and she allegedly admitted to killing him.Ms Baker added: "Anytime it's a child, it just takes on a different depth of despair."It’s difficult to imagine the grief for this boy’s family. For the child’s classmates.

Kim Kardashian shared an adorable bedroom snap posing with her daughter North West.The mother and daughter duo twinned in matching pink heart pyjamas as they posed for several selfies in a pink satin bed.The eight-year-old showed off her new braces as she beamed for the camera while snuggling up to her famous mother.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star seemed to enjoy hanging out with her daughter at their home as she pouted while lying down in the bed.In a second snap, the pair can be seen laughing away together.The reality star simply penned a heart emoji to the snaps which she shared to her 286million Instagram followers.Fans were quick to gush over Kim and her eldest child.Kim's sister Khloe Kardashian penned: "Cuties."One fan wrote: "The best duo."Another said: "Two beautiful princesses."A third added: "A queen and princess," followed by a red heart emoji.The 41-year-old shares daughters North and Chicago, four, and sons Saint, six, Pslam, two, with ex-husband Kanye West.The rapper has recently been repeatedly slamming Kim's new boyfriend Saturday Night Live comic Pete Davidson.Since, the reality queen has unfollowed the father to her kids on Instagram after Kanye used his social media platform to share attacks aimed at Pete, 28.In a now-deleted rant, Kanye took aim at a comedy sketch Pete performed on Saturday Night Live in 2018.In the skit Pete mocked Kanye and referenced the rapper's controversial comments about slavery being a choice.One text to Kanye from Kim, shared on Instagram by the rapper, read: "You are creating a dangerous and scary environment and someone will hurt Pete and this will all be your fault."Kanye returned to criticising the comedian yet again.The fresh attacks came as Pete returned to

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East Ayrshire Council’s new chief executive Eddie Fraser.The group – who successfully stopped the new nursery plan at the CEVIC building – are demanding answers on what the proposals are for the building now that it is due to fall into council ownership.The council had ideas to use the CEVIC, in Ballochmyle Street, as part of their early years childcare expansion plans.A planning application had been lodged.But if the application got the green light, it would have left question marks over the future of the village nursery on Newton Street.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download

East Ayrshire have taken place in one part of Kilmarnock and in the Doon Valley South area.Tragically, 17 people have died after contracting coronavirus in Kilmarnock’s Altonhill North and Onthank neighbourhood.And 17 residents also lost their lives to the virus in the Doon Valley South communities of Dalmellington and Bellsbank.There were no deaths involving COVID-19 in Galston and Newmilns, according to National Records of Scotland (NRS) data.The number of coronavirus-connected fatalities have been published for every East Ayrshire area up to December 31 (see below for your neighbourhood).East Ayrshire Council leader Douglas Reid said Altonhill and Onthank are two of the local authority’s poorest neighbourhoods.He said: “It is hitting

Ayrshire has won the prestigious Bucharest International Music Competition – after competing against top musicians from across the globe.East Ayrshire Council’s brass instructor Craig Anderson, who also teaches at the Royal Conservatoire and plays for orchestras across Scotland, formed Lomond Brass last summer when he sought fellow professional musicians to form a group to play the most difficult repertoire.The group consists of Chris Hart, principal trumpet at the RSNO, Scotland’s national orchestra; Jason Lewis, associate trumpet at the RSNO; Lauren Reeve-Rawlings, who plays French horn for the Orchestra of Scottish Opera; Jonny Hollick, who plays trombone for the BBC Scottish Symphony orchestra, and Craig on tuba.All of their live