16 h. ago Ayr United star Ethan Walker hails summer gym sessions for helping fast start

Walker has blasted from the gates in pre-season and has caught the eye of boss Scott Brown.

Politics

17 h. ago Revamp complete at Ayr's Queen's Court as retail units available for let

The "unloved and unoccupied" Queen's Court Arcade in Ayr has received a facelift and the owners are now seeking new businesses to move in.

Politics

23 h. ago Celtic explore deal to send top young stars to Scott Brown and his ambitious Ayr United side

The two clubs have held advanced talks around the SFA's new cooperation system, which would see young Parkhead stars head for Somerset.

Economics

24 h. ago Kilmarnock send trio out on loan after announcing cooperation agreement with League Two side Annan Athletic

All three made their debut for the Galabank side in last night's League Cup loss to Ayr United

Politics

36 h. ago Scott Brown benefits from Celtic cooperation agreement U turn as Queen's Park link up ditched over 'issues'

Ayr United are in talks over an agreement with the Premiership champions with the first player to make the move already earmarked

Politics

36 h. ago Ayr United run riot at Annan as George Oakley hat trick sets tone for Premier Sports Cup romp

Ayr got their competitive season off to an impressive start as they crushed Annan at Galabank.

Politics

55 h. ago Brutal Mitchell Starc spell one to remember amid Australia batters’ tour to forget | Geoff Lemon

The left-arm fast bowler claimed a record-breaking six-wicket haul in the third Test against the West Indies to celebrate his milestone match in styleModern sport reporting casually reaches for words like “brutality” and “carnage” where their usage even as metaphor is overblown. The end of the third Test in Kingston, though, warranted both. Australia’s fast bowlers destroyed West Indies for 27, a single run higher than the lowest innings score in Test history.The batting lasted 14.3 overs, the third-shortest innings on record. Mitchell Starc, curling the pink Dukes ball, took 6 for 9. Scott Boland’s 3 for 2 came in the form of a hat-trick. It was a sporting annihilation, the lowest West Indies total ever by 20 runs, worse than any time during the struggles of their earliest years or their recent decades. Australia swept the series 3-0. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago UK to strike migrant return deal with Iraq in latest bid to stop small boats and send more asylum seekers back

The Home Secretary is said to be in the 'final stages' of agreeing the pact to speed up cooperation between London and Baghdad.

Events

5 d. ago Vernon Kay shares concern about Noel Edmonds aspirations after ‘riding some bumpy paths’

BBC Radio 2 presenters Vernon Kay and Scott Mills both praised fellow star Noel Edmonds for managing to keep in such good physical shape, despite being in his late-70s

Politics

7 d. ago Starmer and Macron hail 'game changing' partnership as they vow action on small boats at Downing Street

The Prime Minister hopes to strike a “one in, one out” deal to send small boat migrants back to the continent

Politics

8 d. ago Lotto jackpot joy for Ayr United diehard Paul as he lands club's biggest ever payout

Paul Dougall scooped the massive pot and created a bit of history along the way.

Events

8 d. ago Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

The William Hill Championship club has been granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council.

Politics

8 d. ago Ayr United given green light for Somerset Park works which include training complex, gym and new car park

The club has received planning permission for the first phase of its Railway End redevelopment.

Politics

1 week ago Ayr 'stabbing' sees armed police and sniffer dogs descend on street

Dozens of police units have descended on Glenmuir Place and Braeside Road in Ayr.

Events

1 week ago NSW Waratahs v British & Irish Lions: rugby union tour match – live

Updates from this 11am BST kick-off in SydneyEmail Lee | Sign up for The Breakdown newsletterYour views are always welcome and today is no exception so send them to me on the Email. I may even tolerate Owen Faz chat, but don’t bank on it.Rotation once more as the fixtures pile up quickly for Andy Farrell and the Lions, made more tricky by Henry Pollock withdrawing with a tight calf late on. Apparently it’s ‘precautionary’. Tadhg Beirne will have the honour of captaining from six, Scott Cummings now starts in the second row and Duhan van der Merwe comes onto the bench. Hugo Keenan has his first start of the tour at fullback along with Blair Kinghorn on the wing, while Fin Smith returns at stand-off. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Rory McKenzie honoured as Kilmarnock win testimonial clash against Ayr United

A crowd of close to 5,500 attended Rugby Park to celebrate the 31-year-old's service to the club

Politics

1 week ago Kilmarnock testimonial star Rory McKenzie 'cherishing' club more than ever

The 31-year-old will be honoured at Rugby Park this evening with a testimonial clash against Ayr United

Politics

2 w. ago NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF finalize agreement for players to participate in 2026 Olympics

The NHL, NHLPA and international officials finalized a long-ago agreed-to deal to send players to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

Sport

2 w. ago Ginny and Georgia star teases big 'role reversal' in season 4 update

Reach Screen Time spoke exclusively to Ginny & Georgia star Scott Porter about the Netflix hit

Politics

3 w. ago Scotland's most valuable footballer 2025: The top 12 Scottish players with the highest transfer value

Here are the 12 highest valued Scottish footballers - Scott McTominay, Andy Robertson and Billy Gilmour

Sport