It is one of 11 Flood Alerts to be flashed across various parts of the country today.

Retirement and promotions were the most common reasons for staff leaving East Ayrshire Council, but councillors acknowledged morale issues.

The distillery was backed for its 'very unique' approach to the trade.

“Hopefully they will get on to them, get to pay their licence fees before the deadline, because I’d hate to see any more licences suspended in the lead-up to Christmas.”

The roll-out will provide a mix of charging speeds, from standard plus to rapid, providing practical charging options for drivers requiring long-stay or overnight charging, as well as faster top ups.

Three of the firm's Ayrshire-based apprentices have spoken of the benefits of having on the job training locally and a potential career path to follow.

BoyleSports previously earmarked the former Keepsakes unit in a bid to establish their second Ayrshire betting shop - the other being in Irvine.