Professional fighter Neil Laird talks about how he started fighting, founding the Ayrshire hit squad and future plans.
German social democrats want new elections after government talks collapse
By Jan Spaans The German Social Democratic Party(SPD) have called for new parliamentary elections to be held following attempts to form a government have proven fruitless. The election in September allowed Angela […]
Braehead assault leaves boy hospitalised
A 12-year-old boy has been left needing surgery after an “unacceptable” attack at Braehead shopping centre. He was with friends at the popular Glasgow shopping centre when they were chased by a […]
How can Scotland eat more affordably?
Despite Scotland having a wide range of food produced locally, ranging from vegetables to fish, meat and dairy, imported foodstuffs accounts for a larger percentage of expenditure for Scottish shoppers. Following the […]
Charles Manson might be gone but dangerous people like him are still with us
Charles Manson may be dead, but the dangers of cults and personalities like him still remain. Ian Haworth, author and General Secretary of Cult Information Centre, an organisation that aids cult […]
Upcycling: Christmas on a budget
By Lea Fabbrini With news shoppers will spend less on Christmas with less in their pockets, an Ayrshire Charity is trying to bring some festive cheer in an innovative way. UWS News […]
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale to enter the I’m A Celebrity… jungle
By Selina McLean The choice for Kezia Dugdale to enter the I’m a Celebrity jungle has caused a split not only between the Labour Party but also between UWS Newsroom followers. On […]
German 19th century song cycle performed in Ayr Town Hall
A WORLD premiere came to Ayr at the weekend when Schubert’s song cycle “Winterreisse” was performed to a jubilant audience. Soprano Pauline Graham and Yonit Kosovske on piano performed the classical music piece […]
Apprentice Anna takes award
Monkton high-flyer Anna Manson is a great Ambassador for Scotland’s apprentices. Named Apprentice Ambassador of the Year 2018 at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, aeronautical engineer Anna, 22, received the Award at Glasgow’s […]
UWS NEWS NOVEMBER 14TH
Presented by Gregor Hynds and Jamie Glover with reports from across Ayrshire and the west of Scotland.


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