28 m. ago Police descend on Kilmarnock street amid reports of serious incident

Emergency services have closed down a road in the town.

Events

2 h. ago Serving Met Police cop 'sent teen cadet sexualised WhatsApp messages'

Met police cadet leader Grant Fulker, 31, allegedly assaulted the youngster at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Heathrow Airport, after buying four bottles of wine before trip to US

Events

2 h. ago ‘Utterly humiliated’ customer files suit against restaurant for giving her the boot over crop

Y’Mine McClanahan’s outfit did not fall under any of the specifically banned items listed in the online policy, she argues in her lawsuit

Economics

2 h. ago Minister: Significant progress made to clear rubbish from Birmingham’s streets

The Conservatives pressed communities minister Jim McMahon to ‘rule out the humiliation of service personnel ever having to collect refuse’.

Politics

3 h. ago NHS gives deadline ending this week ahead of May Day bank holiday amid 'serious consequences' warning

Each bank holiday, the NHS 111 phone service sees huge increases in calls from people who need urgent help because they haven't met the deadline, said the health service

Events

3 h. ago Heavy congestion on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge after multiple vehicle crash halts all traffic

A collision took place between several vehicles and all traffic was held for a time and the route remained partially blocked while emergency services worked at the scene

Events

3 h. ago Story of Ayrshire farmers who served in First World War told in new book

Boswell’s Galloping Farmers, the nickname for the Ayrshire Yeomanry, served in one of deadliest battles in the First World War.

Events

3 h. ago Council to serve legal order for removal of Cwmparc gates after 'strong community feeling'

The gates near the entrance of Cwmparc forestry have caused controversy and even led to protests

Politics

3 h. ago Driver ‘took at least 20 lines of cocaine’ before killing three

Rawal Rehman, 35, was remanded in custody until sentencing on May 27.

Events

4 h. ago Ayrshire covid conspiracy theory nurse quits profession following suspension

Tracey McCallum’s online posts, radio and newspaper interviews had the potential to “undermine public confidence and trust” by “being divisive, creating fear and creating distrust,” according to the nursing regulator.

Politics

4 h. ago Owner of beloved Ayrshire pub makes 'hard' decision as he hands over the reins

The gastropub has been owned by the Murray family for 36 years.

Politics

4 h. ago R&A ‘would love’ the Open to return to Donald Trump’s Turnberry course

Scottish course last hosted event in 2009R&A says logistics, not politics, are a concernThe R&A would like to see Donald Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland return as host of the Open but will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue, the governing body’s chief executive, Mark Darbon, said.Turnberry, a seaside course in South Ayrshire, has staged the Open four times – most recently in 2009 when American Stewart Cink edged past his compatriot Tom Watson to claim the title in a thrilling victory. Trump bought the property in 2014 and has spent £200m upgrading the resort’s courses. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Kilmarnock Junior Ice Hockey Club launches unique girls squad

The club has launched the Kilmarnock Lightning - an under-16 girls team

Politics

4 h. ago Great Britain swimmers get vital backing ahead of Manchester marathon fundraiser

It's all part of an important fundraising drive taking place.

Sport

4 h. ago Inside resting place of Pope Francis I where pontiff asked to be buried – and it's not in the Vatican

Pope Francis I will have a funeral service following the example set by most of his predecessors - but has requested to be laid to rest in a characteristically humble fashion

Politics

4 h. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William's break from royal tradition highlights her 'new priority'

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were notably absent from the annual Easter Sunday church service in Windsor last weekend, with one royal expert now claiming to know why

Politics

4 h. ago Inside William and Kate's private Easter celebrations with George, Charlotte and Louis

The Prince and Princess of Wales chose to miss the Royal Family's traditional Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, and spent the weekend at Anmer Hall instead

Politics

4 h. ago Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

Politics

5 h. ago Marks and Spencer says 'cyber incident' has hit stores after admitting major services were still down

Customers faced pandemonium over the Easter bank holiday break as they were turned away from tills after contactless payments and click-and-collect orders were rocked by the glitch.

Events

5 h. ago Serving female Metropolitan Police officer charged with sexually assaulting woman

PC Julie Bragg is due before Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday, Scotland Yard confirmed in a statement

Events