9 m. 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

5 h. 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

5 h. 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

7 h. 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

26 h. 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

48 h. 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

57 h. 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

3 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

3 d. 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

8 d. ago New Jersey wildfire forces evacuations and reaches closed nuclear power plant

Stretch of major highway shut as 3,000 people moved to safety and homes left without powerA fast-moving wildfire burning in New Jersey has forced thousands of people to evacuate, closed a stretch of a main highway and reached a shuttered nuclear power plant.Flames from the Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County had reached buildings on the campus of the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant, according to the local Lakewood Scoop newspaper. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago South Ayrshire Council claims business support success in wake of hotel fire

A total of £417,000 was allocated to support Ayr businesses in 2024/25.

Events

4 w. ago Luxury seaside flats to replace former Prestwick fitness centre

The green light’s been given to the proposals by South Ayrshire Council planners.

Politics

4 w. ago Maybole travel scheme driven off course as South Ayrshire Council goes back to drawing board

Officials will now work on a new plan before coming back to the public.

Transport

4 w. ago Improvements noted at previously under fire children's home in Ayrshire

Bosses at the South Ayrshire Council-owned 28 Cunningham Place were told last year to take “urgent and decisive” action to improve service delivery.

Society