Chief Reporter

Ross Hanvidge

I joined Newsquest in September 2018, initially working as a trainee reporter for the Helensburgh Advertiser. Having progressed to senior reporter, working on the Advertiser, Clydebank Post and Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter, I moved across to the Ayrshire titles to become chief reporter for the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald in February 2022. I have an interest in any and all news and sport stories - feel free to get in touch using the details below.

Latest articles from Ross Hanvidge

The damaged section of sewer pipework at Ayr Harbour became dislodged on Thursday evening, January 26

Sewer pipework repairs could mean four-week town centre road closure
A BUSY town centre road that has been closed for emergency repairs to a damaged section of sewer pipework could be shut for up to four weeks.

Paul Satti, 49, was on trial charged with the historic abuse of two children

high court Ayr man's historic child sex abuse charges found not proven
AN AYR man accused of sexually abusing young children more than three decades ago walked free from court today (Friday, January 27) after a jury returned 'not proven' verdicts.

The damaged section of sewer pipework at Ayr Harbour

Emergency works to repair damaged section of sewer pipework at Ayr Harbour
EMERGENCY works are being carried out to deal with a damaged section of sewer pipe at Ayr Harbour.

South Ayrshire Council paid out £17,000 in compensation over three years for damage caused by potholes

South Ayrshire’s funds hit for £17k in successful pothole claims
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has paid out more money over the last three years for damage cause by potholes than Ayrshire’s other two local authorities - despite just a fraction of claims resulting in compensation.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the fatal crash

Man, 53, dies in fatal early morning crash on major Ayrshire road
POLICE have confirmed the death of a 53-year-old man following a crash on a major road through Ayrshire this morning.

House prices in South Ayrshire continue to rise, despite financial struggles

House prices in South Ayrshire continue to rise despite cost of living, figures show
HOUSE prices are continuing to rise, despite financial woes caused by the cost-of-living crisis, latest figures show.

Dr Al-Janabi is still employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran after the MPTS tribunal found his fitness practice was not impaired following the incident at Ayr Hospital

Ayr Hospital doctor who said 'that felt good' after slapping patient cleared by panel
A DOCTOR who slapped a suspected overdose patient in Ayr Hospital before telling colleagues "that felt good" has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Helen Roper has been traced safe and well, according to Ayrshire Police

Updated Missing Ayr woman, 43, traced safe and well
POLICE have confirmed an Ayr woman reported missing yesterday (Saturday) has been traced safe and well.

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Ayrshire police make sex crime a priority after rise in rapes
TARGETING sexual crimes is a "priority" for police in Ayrshire, according to the regional force's chief - after new figures revealed a 12.5 per cent increase in the number of such offences recorded.

Ayr man who sexually assaulted two young girls is given jail term
AN AYR man convicted of sexually assaulting two underage girls has been jailed for four months.

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