3 h. ago Huge emergency services presence at yard and road closed following 'medical emergency'

Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the scene

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4 h. ago Biggest Modern Excavation in Tower of London Unearths the Stories of the Forgotten Inhabitants

Biggest Modern Excavation in Tower of London Unearths the Stories of the Forgotten Inhabitants  ZME Science

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6 h. ago Demolition crews bring down Ayr's last Riverside tower block

The long awaited demolition has begun after a three-year stand off between South Ayrshire Council and telecoms giant EE.

Politics

7 h. ago West Lothian wheelie bin lid clips 'impractical and dangerous' for collection crews

Other councils said health and safety issues had been identified, and where they were allowed residents were asked to remove them before putting bins out for collection.

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7 h. ago SNP group fury after 'asylum seekers motion' is pulled from tomorrow's full council meeting

We previously told how the motion, proposed by Troon Councillor, Craig Mackay, and seconded by Council leader Brian Connolly, was included in the agenda of tomorrow’s meeting of elected members.

Events

7 h. ago Derby runner dies in ‘freak accident’ days before scheduled return to action at Ayr

Stanhope Gardens finished fifth in the Epsom Classic in June and had entries in both the Champion Stakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

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8 h. ago ‘Pack plenty of blankets or towels’: how to start thrifting secondhand furniture

DIY expert Jaharn Quinn has spent 20 years upcycling homewares. She shares where to look and what to bring when hunting for pre-loved piecesI have always loved thrifting and upcycling. There’s no greater feeling than discovering a hidden gem at a thrift shop and upcycling it into something new, especially when you save hundreds – sometimes thousands – of dollars.I love flipping through interior magazines, poring over gorgeous images on Pinterest and scrolling through home tours on social media.Compile your thrifting inventory. This should include the items you are especially looking for, such as a bedside table or a chest of drawers. It’s inevitable that you’ll get sidetracked – which is half the fun – but a list helps you focus when you start to feel overwhelmed, which sometimes happens.Always carry cash. It makes it easier to bargain.Pack plenty of blankets or towels in your car. These will protect the pieces you find and keep them cushioned from moving around in your vehicle too ...

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8 h. ago South Ayrshire memorials to be expanded beyond traditional benches

High demand and a lack of space for memorial benches has seen council officiers suggest new options, including plaques and memorial trees.

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8 h. ago Planning application approved at Trump Turnberry as US President jets into UK for State visit

Bosses at the resort will now erect new wrought iron gates to various entry points at the five-star resort.

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8 h. ago You'd be a nut case not to follow the Daily Star's tipping expert’s main selection at Ayr on Thursday

There's a Nut on the loose at Ayr on Thursday, September 18, according to the Daily Star's chief tipster and horse racing expert Jason Heavey

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8 h. ago Developers block householder's sea view by building 'illegal' 8ft

Liz Bates, 42, used to enjoy an interrupted panorama of Poole Bay from the balcony of her first floor flat in the affluent Southbourne area of Bournemouth, Dorset.

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8 h. ago Council scrooges plan ban on ice cream vans playing jingles for more than 12 seconds

Changes are being considered after traders complained of 'illegal or unauthorised' sellers. But some now fear the council's proposals go too far.

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9 h. ago Chicago’s ‘Midnight Crew’: CNN’s Omar Jimenez dives into one of America’s darkest chapters of police violence

‘For this to happen at the scale that it did for as long as it did, there were breakdowns at every single step of the way,” Omar Jimenez said of the two-decade campaign of violence by the Chicago police department, which he explores in a new podcast

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9 h. ago Kilmarnock boss calls for consistency after accepting SFA explanation over Celtic penalty

Killie suffered late defeat at home to Celtic following the controversial call

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10 h. ago Ayrshire hotel unveils new spa and leisure facility proposals

The overall aim is to “enhance” the offerings of the hotel and “add value” for guests.

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10 h. ago Former sports journalist Stephen Penman becomes South Ayrshire Council's new Chief Executive

Penman will leave his post as Strategy and Engagement boss at North Lanarkshire Council.

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11 h. ago Helen Skelton leaves Morning Live crew stunned with VERY cheeky Gethin Jones admission during BBC broadcast

The pair returned to the studio for the latest instalment of the programme, and as usual, they presented the Ask The Experts segment.

Events

11 h. ago Benfica in talks to appoint José Mourinho after sacking Bruno Lage

Lage goes after 3-2 Champions League defeat by QarabagClub president says successor ‘must be a winning coach’José Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica after the Portuguese club sacked Bruno Lage. The 62-year-old was in charge of Benfica between September and December 2000 and would face a swift return to Chelsea in the Champions League on 30 September.Benfica’s president, Rui Costa, confirmed Lage had been dismissed in a press conference after Tuesday night’s Champions League home defeat by Qarabag of Azerbaijan, who came from 2-0 behind at the Estádio da Luz. “I believe this is the time for a change, precisely to avoid compromising the season,” Costa said. “And, consequently, the coach who comes in must be a winning coach. A coach representing a club of this size must be one with the ability to bring this team to the levels we demand and give us the titles we desire.” Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Kilmarnock defender calls on 'brilliant' fans to roar team to Hampden

Killie host St Mirren on Friday night with a date at the National Stadium up for grabs

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12 h. ago Harvard doctor urges people to throw out 'toxic' kitchen item found in thousands of households

A leading doctor has revealed three potentially killer items lurking in your kitchen-and they don't include a knife block or faulty gas oven.

Society