Looking back at the Times photos from 10 years ago

Do you remember these Irvine Times pics from January 2016?

Adam recovered after spending six weeks in a coma (Image: Newsquest)

Irvine teen Adam Scott, 17, spoke about his miraculous recovery from a six week coma for the first time. His family were warned he might never wake up after suffering a serious head injury when he crashed his motorbike. Adam said: “I know I am very lucky. It feels great to be back on my feet again.”

Dr Philippa Whitford goes where no Central Ayrshire MP has gone before... (Image: Newsquest)

Central Ayrshire MP Dr Philippa Whitford gave a boost to the campaign to launch a spaceport at Prestwick – by delivering a Spock-like Star Trek salute, to the delight of the House of Commons.

Irvine's Red Cross House was earmarked for closure (Image: Newsquest)

Irvine’s Red Cross House was set to close unless a buyer could be found, the Times revealed. The long established residential and respite centre finally shut down in April that year.

Irvine and Kilwinning were hit by heavy snow in January 2016 (Image: Newsquest)

North Ayrshire ground to a halt when a freak snowstorm hit on January 88, 2016. There were four miles tailbacks on the A78 between Irvine and Kilwinning – but some families managed to have some great fun building snowmen.

The Pennyburn Primary Breakfast Club in January 2015 (Image: Newsquest)

Our photographer paid a visit to the Pennyburn Primary Breakfast Club in early 2016, where pupils could enjoy a healthy start to the day before class.

The Portal was still under construction in 2016 (Image: Newsquest)

Irvine’s brand new leisure centre was under construction in early 2016 as North Ayrshire Council revealed it would be known as The Portal. (Yes, we still miss the Magnum too…)