6 h. 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

4 d. ago Donald Trump dream of bringing Open Championship back to Turnberry is about more than golf

The US President has repeatedly spoken of his ambition to see the UK's most prestigious golf tournament once again take place in South Ayrshire. Is a deal now close?

Sport

6 d. ago R&A ‘would love’ the Open to return to Donald Trump’s Turnberry course

Scottish course last hosted event in 2009R&A says logistics, not politics, are a concernThe R&A would like to see Donald Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland return as host of the Open but will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue, the governing body’s chief executive, Mark Darbon, said.Turnberry, a seaside course in South Ayrshire, has staged the Open four times – most recently in 2009 when American Stewart Cink edged past his compatriot Tom Watson to claim the title in a thrilling victory. Trump bought the property in 2014 and has spent £200m upgrading the resort’s courses. Continue reading...

Politics

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

1 week ago Two further people charged in connection to damage at Trump golf course

A 75-year-old man and 66-year-old woman are due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Politics

2 w. ago Fourth person charged following damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course

Police were called to the South Ayrshire course at about 4.40am on March 8.

Politics

3 w. ago Two men in court after Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course vandalised

Police were called to the Trump Turnberry course on Maidens Road, South Ayrshire, in the early hours of March 8.

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish wildfire forces evacuations as blaze spreads north from Galloway

Emergency crews deploy helicopters to douse flames as blaze reaches Loch Doon after change in wind directionEmergency services are continuing to battle a wildfire that started in Galloway, south of Scotland, and has spread north into East Ayrshire, forcing the evacuation of walkers and wild campers.The blaze started in the Newton Stewart area on Friday, then spread northwards over the weekend after a change in wind direction to reach Loch Doon. Residents living nearby were advised to keep windows and doors closed and police told people to avoid the area. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Cops probing vandalism at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course make two more arrests

A man and a woman, were arrested in connection with the incident at the resort on Maidens Road near Girvan, South Ayrshire, on March 8.

Politics

3 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

3 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

3 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

4 w. ago Ministers mull axing Sentencing Council as law to reverse guidance is drawn up

Legislation will be introduced to overturn the Sentencing Council guidance after ‘two-tier justice’ claims.

Politics

4 w. ago Donald Trump's vow 'terrorists' who damaged UK golf course are 'treated harshly'

Donald Trump is furious about vandalism on Trump Turnberry course in Turnberry, South Ayrshire, which the US President says has resulted in "serious damage"

Events

4 w. ago Trump says he hopes ‘terrorists’ who damaged golf course are ‘treated harshly’

A 33-year-old man charged in connection with the incident is scheduled to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.

Events