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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Yahoo
Aiden McLuckie: Family tribute after death of boy struck by car at bridge over Cessnock Water in East Ayrshire
The family of a teenager who died after a fatal crash have praised all those who desperately tried to "save our boy". Aiden McLuckie, 14, was hit by a car on the A76 at the bridge over Cessnock Water, near Hurlford in East Ayrshire, at about 5.10pm last Wednesday. Emergency crews attended, but the schoolboy was . In a statement released through Police one week on from the tragedy, Aiden's family said: "We would like to firstly thank the two women and two off-duty police officers who were on the scene first with Aiden. "Also, we would like to thank all of the emergency services that attended and everything they did to try and save our boy. "And last but not least, we would like to thank all the community for reaching out, donating to Aiden's memorial, and all the kind, loving messages, cards and flowers we have received. They mean the world and more at this devastating time." Aiden was described as a "loyal, loving, kind and caring wee guy". His family added: "We will be left with a massive hole in our family that will never be filled. We honestly don't know how we will continue on without you in our lives. Rest in peace our beautiful boy, gone far too soon." Read more from Sky News: The male driver of the car involved and his two passengers were checked over by paramedics, but were not required to attend the hospital. The road was closed for several hours to allow for investigation works, with Police Scotland once more appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Sergeant Brian Simpson said: "Our thoughts remain with Aiden's family and we remain in regular contact with them as our investigation continues. "We are continuing to appeal for information and in the course of our investigation we have established that there may have been more vehicles in the area at the time than we initially thought. "I would urge anyone who may have been on the A76 in the area around the time of the crash to review any dashcam footage from between 5pm and 5.10pm and contact us if they believe they have any information which could help."
Sky News
23-07-2025
- Sky News
Aiden McLuckie: Family tribute after death of boy struck by car at bridge over Cessnock Water in East Ayrshire
The family of a teenager who died after a fatal crash have praised all those who desperately tried to "save our boy". Aiden McLuckie, 14, was hit by a car on the A76 at the bridge over Cessnock Water, near Hurlford in East Ayrshire, at about 5.10pm last Wednesday. Emergency crews attended, but the schoolboy was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement released through Police Scotland one week on from the tragedy, Aiden's family said: "We would like to firstly thank the two women and two off-duty police officers who were on the scene first with Aiden. "Also, we would like to thank all of the emergency services that attended and everything they did to try and save our boy. "And last but not least, we would like to thank all the community for reaching out, donating to Aiden's memorial, and all the kind, loving messages, cards and flowers we have received. They mean the world and more at this devastating time." Aiden was described as a "loyal, loving, kind and caring wee guy". His family added: "We will be left with a massive hole in our family that will never be filled. We honestly don't know how we will continue on without you in our lives. Rest in peace our beautiful boy, gone far too soon." The male driver of the car involved and his two passengers were checked over by paramedics, but were not required to attend the hospital. The road was closed for several hours to allow for investigation works, with Police Scotland once more appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Sergeant Brian Simpson said: "Our thoughts remain with Aiden's family and we remain in regular contact with them as our investigation continues. "We are continuing to appeal for information and in the course of our investigation we have established that there may have been more vehicles in the area at the time than we initially thought. "I would urge anyone who may have been on the A76 in the area around the time of the crash to review any dashcam footage from between 5pm and 5.10pm and contact us if they believe they have any information which could help."
BBC News
23-07-2025
- BBC News
Family appeal over death of teenager hit by car near Hurlford
The family of a 14-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car in East Ayrshire have paid tribute to him and urged witnesses to come McLuckie was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa on the A76 near Hurlford at about 17:10 on 16 had been crossing the bridge over the Cessnock Water when he was hit, and died at the family described Aiden as "the most loyal, loving, kind and caring wee guy you could ever meet". In a statement, they added: "We will be left with a massive hole in our family that will never be filled. We honestly don't know how we will continue on without you in our lives."Rest in peace our beautiful boy, gone far too soon."As a family we are urging anyone who was near or around the scene around the time this tragic incident happened to please come forward with any information or dash cam footage even the smallest detail could matter."Police Scotland said the male driver of the car and his two passengers were checked over by paramedics at the Brian Simpson said: "Our thoughts remain with Aiden's family and we remain in regular contact with them as our investigation continues."We are continuing to appeal for information and in the course of our investigation we have established that there may have been more vehicles in the area at the time than we initially thought."I would urge anyone who may have been on the A76 in the area around the time of the crash to review any dashcam footage from between 17:00 and 17:10 and contact us if they believe they have any information which could help."
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Bid to build hydrogen project at Whitelee wind farm
An application has been lodged to allow the production and storage of hydrogen at the site of the UK's largest onshore wind farm. Scottish Power has applied for hazardous substances consent to operate a green hydrogen facility next to Whitelee wind farm, near proposed development involves producing hydrogen through the electrolysis of water using power from the adjacent wind and solar farms, then storing and transporting it in high-pressure plan was first mooted in 2021 when the UK government awarded the project £9.4m. The application to East Ayrshire Council outlines plans for the storage and handling of several controlled substances on the include up to four tonnes of hydrogen, 1.3 tonnes of diesel, and 0.24 tonnes of sodium hypochlorite, all of which are subject to strict regulations under hazardous materials that is created on the site will be stored in a number of mobile tube trailers. These will be used to export the hydrogen via road, with up to six heavy goods vehicle movements per day plan states that the hydrogen facility will be located more than 1km (0.6 miles) from any public areas, including the B764. It goes on to say that about 10 permanent staff are expected to work at the site, in addition to occasional workers at the co-located solar and wind company plans to install venting systems, CCTV, fencing, and potential protective structures like blast walls. A broad application for the facility was made in 2021, with a view to having it up and running by the end of Scottish Ministers opted to "call in" the application, viewing the project as nationally significant in relation to policies on hydrogen production and net application was eventually approved in January and has been followed up with planning applications for an associated pipeline and this application for hazardous material Ayrshire Council will assess the application, with potential for public comment during the consultation period. Story from Local Democracy Reporter Kevin Dyson
BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Man jailed for sexually assaulting girl under 10 in Southampton
A man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a girl who was under the age of Wills, 51, from Hopes Avenue in Dalmellington, East Ayrshire was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison at Southampton Crown Court on had previously pleaded guilty to all eight counts of assaulting a girl under 13, which included four counts of assault by touching and one count of assault by and Isle of Wight Constabulary said Wills assaulted the girl on 20 July last year. Police said the girl told officers that she had been abused by Wills on a number of other occasions between July 2023 and July 2024 in Gemma Boyle, from the child abuse investigation team said: "This was a shocking series of offences against a young girl, who has been so incredibly brave in talking about what happened to her."It takes such courage to do so, particularly at such a young age, and this must not be understated." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
