11 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

12 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

14 h. ago 7ft mini great white shark spotted off UK coast as beachgoers told 'stay away'

The shark was first spotted swimming close to the shore at Aberystwyth North Beach in Wales on Friday evening, with the public urged to stay away from the animal

Events

26 h. ago North Korean leader urges increased artillery shell production amid alignment with Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his munitions industry to boost the production of artillery shells, as the country continues to supply arms and troops to support Russia’s war on Ukraine

Politics

47 h. ago Why Europe needs a common defence fund – outside the EU | Simon Nixon

It would be open to the UK, Norway and Switzerland, and give governments more bang for their buck as the continent rearmsOf all the shocks to have hit Europe over the past three months, none is more devastating than the realisation that the continent may no longer be able to count on a US security guarantee. Even if Donald Trump’s disdain for Europe had been telegraphed well in advance, few imagined a world in which a US president would publicly humiliate the head of state of a European ally in the Oval Office, cut off intelligence sharing in the middle of a war or cook up a one-sided peace deal with Russia over the heads of Kyiv and its European allies.What has made the shock worse is the brutal revelation of Europe’s inability to defend its own interests. Even as European leaders plead with Trump that a peace without robust security guarantees for Ukraine is no peace at all, their position is fatally weakened by the fact that they are in no position to provide those security guara...

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3 d. ago Student HMOs are ruining our community, say locals furious at one of Britain's top universities

One of Britain's top universities is forcing local families out of affordable housing and 'ruining communities,' furious residents told MailOnline.

Politics

3 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.

Events

5 d. ago Charity launches new project to support Dumfries and Galloway’s neurodivergent school leavers

Better Lives Partnership has secured funding to deliver an outreach and transitions programme to schools right across the region.

Politics

5 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.

Events

6 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

6 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.

Events

6 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.

Politics

6 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.

Events

7 d. ago King Charles tells Dame Deborah James' family he is 'so sorry' he didn't meet the fierce campaigner as he celebrates people in the cancer 'community' at Buckingham Palace

Charles met Alistair and Heather James at Buckingham Palace before moving into the ballroom to join 500 guests who had been invited to a reception to celebrate people within the cancer 'community'.

Politics

7 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.

Events

7 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.

Events

8 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

8 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

9 d. 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

9 d. ago Leading children’s charity announces funding support of £40,000 to schools across West Lothian

This initiative will enable 20 local schools to provide enriching experiences, resources and well-being projects designed to improve the lives of children who need it most.

Economics