17 h. ago Fourth Conservative quits South Ayrshire group as council chaos continues

Mary Kilpatrick, who joined the party when she was just 15, said recent events left her with no option but to take a stand.

Events

20 h. ago Plans approved for multiple occupancy flat above former Ayr pub

Plans were previously lodged with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for a change of use to the first floor of the property on 61 High Street.

Events

38 h. ago South Ayrshire Council remains paralysed with no sign of action on power vacuum

South Ayrshire officials are yet to arrange a meeting one week on from the scenes which brought shame on County Buildings.

Politics

39 h. ago South Ayrshire Council planners rubber stamp community park proposals for coastal town

The site of the former Vogue Cinema and bingo hall had been earmarked for the exciting development.

Politics

50 h. ago Russian drone strike caused tens of millions worth of damage to Chornobyl

Exclusive: Attack damaged €1.5bn containment structure over nuclear reactor with repair costs likely to be borne by western governmentsA Russian Shahed drone costing up to £75,000 is estimated to have inflicted tens of millions worth of damage to the site of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, according to initial assessments and engineering experts.The cost of a full fix is likely to be borne by western governments including the UK, because initial estimates are that a complete repair will cost more than the €25m available in a special international contingency fund. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The tourist coach ban backfires: Furious residents near UK beauty spot reveal why National Trust clampdown on day

Last month the National Trust banned coaches from the car park at Birling Gap and Seven Sisters in a bid to stem the 600,000 tourists who visit each year causing damage to the iconic white cliffs.

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5 d. ago Top South Ayrshire councillor slams 'toxic' Tory culture at heart of administration collapse

Bob Pollock claims South Ayrshire Council faces a massive fight to rebuild trust with the public and morale amongst staff.

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6 d. ago Maybole neighbours threatened with fines over 'ludicrous' pavement parking law

Residents on Hutchison Street in Maybole have been left with a parking dilemma as South Ayrshire Council crack down on pavement parking.

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7 d. ago South Ayrshire Council slammed for day of shame as MSP says residents 'deserve better'

Siobhian Brown hit out at the spectacle which took place in County Buildings this morning.

Politics

7 d. ago South Ayrshire Council meeting ends in chaos after shock microphone slur

This morning's meeting descended into farce and ended with Provost Iain Campbell walking off the job.

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7 d. ago Martin Dowey resigns as South Ayrshire Council leader with immediate effect on day of chaos at County Buildings

Dowey spoke out this afternoon as he announced his intention to stand down as leader with immediate effect.

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7 d. ago South Ayrshire Council in chaos says top councillor after Provost quits in "farcical" meeting

Chris Cullen says the local authority must quickly get its act together following a week in which it has threatened to fall apart.

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8 d. ago Strike ballot opens for Ayrshire council staff after 'pitiful' pay offer

Council staff across Ayrshire will be balloted from today on potential strike action after Cosla and Unison failed to come to a pay agreement.

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8 d. ago South Ayrshire Council face calls for independent inquiry into contract awards as fallout from Martin Dowey row continues

Two local Labour MPs have joined forces to demand an outside probe into how South Ayrshire Council have been doing business.

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9 d. ago South Ayrshire Council to lose highly rated education boss Lyndsay McRoberts

The former headteacher turned leading official is taking up a new role in South Lanarkshire.

Politics

9 d. ago South Ayrshire Council chief backs staff in wake of leader's "f*****g useless" rant

Mike Newall this morning placed on record his support for council staff.

Politics

1 week ago Martin Dowey to temporarily step aside as South Ayrshire Council leader after tape recording row hits top Tory

The Tory leader said he was temporarily stepping aside in order not to become a "distraction."

Politics

1 week ago Tory chief Martin Dowey urged to 'step aside' as South Ayrshire Council leader by opposition

The council leader is at the centre of a political storm following the emergence of a recording.

Politics

2 w. ago Kilwinning councillor hopeful 'conclusion is near' after second fire at former battery site

Kilwinning councillor Donald Reid says he hopes that an end to the saga which has plagued residents near the Fenix Battery Recycling since the first fire is in sight.

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2 w. ago I volunteered to dogsit my friend's 'cute and adorable' puppy and it cost me over £1,000 in damages. Should I send her the bill? VICKY REYNAL replies

I am furious because my friend deceived me into thinking her puppy was 'good'. Should I send her a bill for the damage?

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