Helen Brown: Last News

The BBC Breakfast team has revealed its first studio makeover in over a decade, ushering in a new era for the popular morning show. The revamped multi-purpose studio, which will be shared with BBC Sport at Salford's Media City, features cutting-edge broadcasting technology, including high-tech graphics and three additional cameras.

A Scots pensioner today relived the horror of being savaged by a giant French Mastiff identical to the dog which starred in the Tom Hanks movie Turner and Hooch.

Ayr’s Racecourse Road, can now enjoy an outing to the beach every day thanks to the National Lottery funded makeover.The fun and interactive garden now boasts an ice-cream stall, brightly-painted benches, colourful parasols and indoor beach huts for rainy days.Sand-filled flower beds and funny beach-themed photo boards also feature in the outdoor area.Service manager Helen Brown said: “We are delighted to open this new garden space to our residents.“We hope the garden theme will help our residents reminisce about good times at the sea side and provide a great new space for them and their families to enjoy.”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