Police Scotland has launched an investigation following the death of a 76-year-old woman at a property on Pladda Avenue in Irvine. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6:15am on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, after reports of a death. The woman was pronounced dead at the location, and her family has been notified of the tragedy.

The incident prompted a significant emergency response, with police, ambulance, and fire crews descending on the North Ayrshire street. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel attended the scene, including a Fire Investigation Unit van, while police established a substantial cordon around the property and adjoining streets. Officers restricted vehicle access through the area, informing residents that the closure could last up to three hours.

Authorities have indicated that the death is not believed to be suspicious, though enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Forensic officers conducted examinations at the property, including photographing the back garden where a tarpaulin was observed covering a hedge, flanked by stepladders and secured with thin blue rope.

Police Scotland confirmed that a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal as part of standard procedure for unexplained deaths. The public was advised to avoid Pladda Avenue during the investigation, though the police statement emphasized that the circumstances do not currently suggest foul play in the elderly woman's passing.

Shed Seven, the Yorkshire Britpop legends, have announced a special one-off summer 2026 performance at Halifax's Piece Hall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark 1996 album 'A Maximum High'. The band will deliver a full album performance followed by a second set of greatest hits during the Live At The Piece Hall concert series on June 6. This Halifax date will represent Shed Seven's only headline show of summer 2026, making it a particularly significant event for both the band and their dedicated fanbase.

The anniversary concert will feature special guest performances from Seb Lowe and The Guest List, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Tickets for this exclusive event are scheduled to go on general sale at 10am on Friday, October 24, available through major ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and the Piece Hall's official website. The band's return to the Halifax venue follows their previous 2021 performance at the historic courtyard, establishing a continuing relationship with the West Yorkshire location.

'A Maximum High' represented a defining moment in Shed Seven's career, reaching the UK top 10 and selling more than 250,000 copies while spawning five Top 40 singles. Band frontman Rick Witter expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming celebration, stating the band is 'looking forward to giving A Maximum High the birthday party it deserves' and noting particular excitement about 'revisiting some of the songs we haven't played for decades.' The event promises to attract fans from across the country for what organizers describe as a 'one night only' celebratory event.

Shed Seven joins a diverse lineup of artists scheduled for the 2026 Live At The Piece Hall series, including Embrace, Ethel Cain, David Gray, Billy Ocean, Opeth and The Ks. The band's upcoming schedule also includes appearances at the Isle Of Wight Festival in June, featuring headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure, followed by a supporting performance for Richard Ashcroft at Englefield Estate in Berkshire as part of the Heritage Live series in July. Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL, CEO of The Piece Hall Charitable Trust, emphasized the significance of hosting these 'Yorkshire heroes' back at the venue for this milestone celebration.