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Popular Ayrshire chippy crowned 'best in UK' at top national awards, The Fish Works in Largs has scooped the huge award impressed industry experts at the National Fish and Chips Awards 2023, Ayr Miss Teen GB hopeful shares powerful breast cancer message as brave cousin battles disease. The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf, tweeted: "My thanks to all of our Emergency Services attending the scene of this awful incident. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: What a lad he wasnt really crying, he just had a look of fear. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the . The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. All the glass in my close shattered and I ran out. A spokesman for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: We received a call at 7.16pm to attend an incident at Gorse Park, Ayr, alongside Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. John Stevenson, 45, who lives a few homes away, said: I was just watching TV and there was this blast. Police at the scene at Kincaidston Drive, Ayr, as four people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr (Photo: Jane Barlow). However SGN did say the explosion left them deeply concerned and said they were working with Police Scotland and HSE as part of the probe. Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. The blast site remains fenced off. Sakala claimed Gers were the better team but they couldn't back it up in Viaplay Cup final defeat at Hampden. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. It shows there is an issue with all of these pipes. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. However it was not possible to apportion blame to any of the agencies involved in the building or development of the estate. Kerr McCann was reportedly one of the first people to arrive at the incident. CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. Ayr explosion Gorse Park: 'Residents accounted for' as family of four 'seriously injured' in Kincaidston. All four are in a serious condition in hospital. What's he waiting for? The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. ', Social media users said they heard the explosion from miles away, while pictures shared online showed at least one house badly damaged with debris lying in the street, Shocking drone pictures showed the aftermath of the explosion which damaged four houses and caused four people to be taken to hospital, The cause of the explosion has yet to be determined, though local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Good Morning Scotland that gas was to blame, Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr. Essential maintenance on the exterior of the homes between the inner and outer cordon was carried out over the weekend. They were running in terror. Every time you come out and look at it, it's there.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Social media users said they heard the explosion from miles away, while pictures shared online showed at least one house badly damaged with debris lying in the street. The blast sent debris flying into houses and cars . A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. He said: "A number of lines of inquiry are being pursued which is not uncommon for an incident of this magnitude and complexity. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel crashed at the farm, killing the pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, . The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. She said: I was watching Emmerdale and the next minute the house just shook. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Another neighbour, 20, told how she scrambled over rubble filled with childrens toys, homework sheets and clothes to flee in the aftermath of the explosion. We are currently in attendance following a report of an explosion at a property on Gorse Park in Ayr shortly after 7.10pm on Monday, 18 October. Aerial images show that one house in the terrace of four has been destroyed by the blast while the roof of another appears to have caved in and debris is scattered around the area. The blast took place at a property in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of the town around 7.10pm last night. Mr Graham said: "There's people living about us who are pensioners and have had to dip into their savings because they've had their houses and their cars damaged.". Four houses in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, are likely to be demolished while 35 others are damaged or . The news, broken to senior staff yesterday, has sparked a furious reaction with critical care beds set to move to Crosshouse. However, the advice remains that if any person does smell gas at any time, then they should not hesitate in calling the National Gas Emergency Number 0800 111 999.. Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad's 'Life of Riley' claim on day one of 60m civil case. It was just horrible.. Marion and William Ferguson remain seriously injured in hospital. All rights reserved. SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. The friend of a woman, whose house was directly opposite the blast site in Kincaidston, described the scene as 'something you cannot comprehend unless you see the sheer scale of the damage'. 246 were here. It could be anything. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. A mother and father and their two boys are seriously injured in hospital in Glasgow after the blast in Kincaidston on Monday evening, Police Scotland said. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, was playing bingo at a friend's house when she heard a "massive bang". Hall lets Available Private function available Fully fitted kitchen Full changing rooms and showers Ideal. Residents in Kincaidston have hit out that pipes being dug up in the wake of the explosion in Gorse Park have been in poor condition, with locals retrieving dug up pipes which are said to be corroding. 'Schizophrenic's' brutal slaying of Scots dog walker 'could not have been predicted'. Plans were announced last week with the gas distribution company promising the major works will take place in the week commencing Monday, November 29. "The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.". Read about our approach to external linking. Engineers will begin removing ancient iron pipes which are said to be corroding and replace them with new, safer plastic ones. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. On Tuesday morning South Ayrshire Council said the response from the local community had been overwhelming. Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. Now, police have revealed that four people injured in the blast were from the same family and are in a serious condition in different hospitals. AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. Social media users said they . Please avoid the area if you can and let the emergency services do their jobs.. More info. 'Two-and-a-half houses are missing. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. A mother and her son were left fighting for their lives following the incident, which led to the entire gas pipe network on the estate being ripped out during a multi-agency probe. The blast, which left a family of four seriously injured, affected four houses, and . Eve Beattie Trainee Reporter. Neil Wilson, also known as Neil Canney, was found seriously wounded after he was targeted at his house on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday. A spokesperson for SGN told the Post they were unable to comment on the condition of the pipes due to an ongoing investigation by police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The blast was reported in Kincaidston shortly after 19:00 on Monday. The area around Kincaidston Drive was cordoned off by police who rushed to the scene last night, Debris smashes a taxi windscreen at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Mr Ahmad and former Rangers chairman Charles Green have received apologies from the former Lord Advocate James Wolffe KC for being arrested in the wake of being arrested in connection with the 2012 takeover of Rangers. Unfortunately, remains of a baby have been found in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. A family of four including two boys aged 16 and 11 and two adults aged 43 and 47 are in a 'serious condition' after a massive 'gas' explosion destroyed homes in Scotland yesterday. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm last night; A family of four - two adults and two children - are in 'serious condition' in hospital; Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr, . "A number of premises have been evacuated and two local rest centres have been set up to assist. She told BBC Scotland: 'We walked up to where the house has been blown away, and it was horrendous - was like something from a movie set. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. 19 October 2021. An explosion at a house in Ayr has caused severe damage, with the blast being heard for miles around. Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . Kincaidston explosion: 12 pictures that show the devastating extent of damage caused by gas explosion in Ayr. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. . And the fast food worker told how he was driven by adrenaline as he joined other residents battling to free the casualties. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. Credit: PA. Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of last week's explosion in Ayr more than a week on from the devastating blast. From other local news sites. Emergency services responded to calls to the residential Kincaidston area on Monday evening. In a statement, the force said four houses had been affected by the explosion, with a number of premises evacuated and two rest centres set up to assist. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The Scottish Ambulance Service said it moved patients to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. She heard sirens and saw smoke billowing, so made her way back home. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing into the cause of the explosion. An explosion at a house in South Ayrshire which left a family of four in hospital was caused by a corroded gas pipe, an investigation has found. I then got to a kid whose foot was stuck under the debris. Liel Abada insists Celtic treble would trump all Rangers trash talk after Fashion Sakala was silenced with Viaplay victory. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in . View our online Press Pack. She said her street was littered with broken roof tiles. READ MORE:Kabul bomb attack: Horror as civilians killed in explosion at mosque, The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.. Witnesses said at least one . Community leader Robert Dunn who vowed to lead a crusade against the gas firm says the pressure on SGN has already paid off. 19 October 2021. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you. For other inquiries, Contact Us. It's scary.". Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. Almost one month later the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Kincaidston remains unknown. Annfield Burn flows through the scheme at the north side. HSE concludedthat there was no evidence to indicate that, on the balance of probabilities, SGN failed to do all that it reasonably should have done to prevent the explosion. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. I thought my home was coming down so I ran out. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. The property next to the Fergusons terraced home was also extensively damaged in the explosion, which sent roof tiles flying up to 200 metres away and left wreckage strewn across the street. South Ayrshire Council raise council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed. Share via. The CCTV footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of . It was overwhelming. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? 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