43 m. ago Reo Hatate in Celtic transfer exit rethink as Lennon Miller to Parkhead ship may have sailed

The Record Sport team debate all the latest big transfer issues in Scottish football

Politics

2 h. ago Single dad who was victim of domestic abuse faces losing daughter to foster care 'threat'

The dad claims social workers want to take his daughter away from a 'loving, nurturing home' and place her in foster care.

Events

9 h. ago New VisitScotland CEO Vicki Miller choses Ayrshire & Arran as first stop on nationwide tourism tour

Miss Miller held talks with a number of key stakeholders during her two day visit to the region.

Politics

9 h. ago Prestwick Cricket Club ready to mark 70 years not out at Henry Thow Oval

All roads lead to the Oval this Saturday for a birthday bash to remember.

Politics

10 h. ago Sierra Leone's President Bio to be the next ECOWAS chairman with region in turmoil

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been chosen to be the next chairman of the West African economic bloc, ECOWAS

Politics

12 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump bombing Iran: an illegal and reckless act | Editorial

The US president has chosen war at Israel’s behest. He may imagine he has scored an easy win, but the world is likely to pay a steep priceDonald Trump was predictably quick to claim victory following the illegal US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities: “Completely and totally obliterated,” he crowed. Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel and sycophants at home rushed to fawn over his “courageous” and “brilliant” decision. The most senior US military official, Dan Caine, offered a more muted assessment: it was “way too early” to know the full outcome despite severe damage. We cannot yet know whether the blow has ended Iran’s nuclear aspirations – or will spur it to pursue the bomb. It may be weeks or months, too, before Iranian retaliation plays out, with all its potential repercussions.Two nuclear-armed states have gone to war on the unevidenced claim that a third state is on the verge of acquiring its own nuclear arms. In March, the US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said I...

Events

14 h. ago The daughter of America's most famous crooner was spotted smelling the roses... can you guess who she is?

She's the youngest child of one of America's most iconic crooners, born during the first of his four marriages.Her brother and sister found fame in the '60s but this daughter chose a quieter path.

Politics

22 h. ago Ayrshire library set to temporarily close as new heating and air conditioning unit installed

Plans are in place for anyone wishing to borrow or return books while the facility is closed.

Society

23 h. ago EastEnders star banned from knowing role and given codename before joining soap

Actress Alice Haig shares the lengths show bosses went to in order to keep the return of EastEnders icon VIcki Fowler under wraps earlier this year

Events

24 h. ago The Scotland education Lennon Miller lapped up as Scott McTominay 'took a shine' to Motherwell prodigy

In-demand midfielder is ready to take his game to another level after mixing it with Scotland's best on international duty.

Politics

26 h. ago 'Not enough staff' present at Ayrshire after school club, says Care Inspectorate

The service was graded as ‘good’ across three quality indicators and ‘adequate’ across one other.

Politics

30 h. ago Families to march against knife crime through streets of Glasgow

The march begins at Ibrox and finishes at Celtic Park.

Events

32 h. ago Lennon Miller transfer truth outs as Celtic and dizzying list of signing suitors hear it straight

Interest in the Fir Park star is growing at home and abroad with a big money exit expected this summer.

Politics

32 h. ago Dua Lipa fans 'furious' over special guest choice for Wembley Stadium gig

Dua Lipa fans have been left fuming as the Training Season hit-maker chose to bring Charli XCX out as her special guest for the second of her two sold-out Wembley stadium gigs

Politics

37 h. ago Lennon Miller 'would relish' move abroad, says Motherwell midfielder's father

There has been plenty of speculation about the teenager's next move this summer

Politics

37 h. ago Ian McLauchlan, Scotland and British & Irish Lions ‘Mighty Mouse’, dies at 83

‘Mighty Mouse’ led his country 19 times, winning 43 capsPart of successful Lions tours in 1971 and 1974The former Scotland and British & Irish Lions prop Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. The Ayrshire-born McLauchlan, who was known throughout the rugby world as Mighty Mouse, won 43 caps for Scotland between 1969 and 1979, captaining the side 19 times.McLauchlan’s legacy was cemented on the victorious Lions tours of New Zealand and South Africa in 1971 and 1974, being one of only five players to feature in all eight Test matches. Continue reading...

Events

38 h. ago Legendary Scotland captain Ian McLauchlan dead at 83 as tributes paid

McLauchlan was born in Tarbolton, Ayrshire on 14 April 1942. He first showcased his skills in a Scotland trial in 1963 and made his debut for Glasgow District the same season before becoming a true legend

Events

39 h. ago She flew hazardous fighter planes for Britain during WW2. She just turned 106

Californian Nancy Miller Stratford’s fiance forbade her from going to join the war effort. But she her dream was to fly – so she broke off the engagement and went anywayNancy Miller Stratford sat alone behind the controls of a Spitfire fighter plane, charting an uncertain course through an impenetrable clot of dark clouds.On the horizon, the young pilot could see a promising patch of daylight, “like the devil waving his hand to come on through”. But just as suddenly as the sky opened up, the clouds closed in again. Continue reading...

Sport

40 h. ago Why does this billionaire have 100 kids in 12 countries? | Arwa Mahdawi

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, plans to leave his money to all his offspring – conceived out of ‘civic duty’Pavel Durov is a Russian-born billionaire whose interests include doing half-naked photoshoots with baby goats and having lots and lots of (human) kids. The 40-year-old billionaire founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram revealed last year– in a post on his own app – that while he isn’t married and prefers to live alone, he has over 100 biological children in 12 countries via sperm donation.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago ‘This is not Edinburgh’: South Ayrshire council set to abandon plans for visitor levy after pushback

Residents and local businesses mostly opposed the visitor levy, stating the area needs to attract more visitors, not deter them

Politics