4 h. ago Chris Riddell on Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump: the angels of peace descend on Ukraine – cartoon

The US president, on a Russian leash, holds talks that exclude the invaded countryYou can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Petition launched after adult autism assessment service axed in Forth Valley

A letter issued this week states that patients already referred to the Adult Autism Assessment Team (AAAT) won't be seen and no new referrals will be taken.

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35 h. ago SNP gains council seat from Scottish Labour in Kilmarnock by

The Nationalists won the Kilmarnock North by-election for East Ayrshire Council, with Caroline Barton securing victory.

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36 h. ago SNP take Kilmarnock North seat from Labour as votes for axed Reform candidate surge

The SNP have now secured their joint-highest number of councillors ever on East Ayrshire Council.

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54 h. ago North Ayrshire Council forced to bin brutal budget cuts after people power forces u

More than 4,000 submissions were received as part of the budget consultation exercise.

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3 d. ago 'Almost universal disapproval' of Belleisle golf course alterations

Councillor Bob Shields brought up the issue during a report on South Ayrshire Council's golf strategy, but agreed to bide his time when a report on Belleisle golf course comes to cabinet in March.

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3 d. ago Petition launched in bid to stop South Ayrshire Council buying more 'talking bins'

Talking bins - also known as solar compaction bins - have been installed on promenades across South Ayrshire at a cost of over £400,000.

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3 d. ago Additional Support Needs expansion plans for South Ayrshire approved by council

Plans for a dedicated space for ASN learning at Troon Primary School have been given the go-ahead

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4 d. ago Petition for stricter driving licence rules nears 100,000 signatures after teen's death

Grieving mother Crystal Owen has launched the petition to improve road safety for young motorists following her 17-year-old son Harvey’s death

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4 d. ago Tourist tax considered by South Ayrshire Council as survey launched

Officials are seeking the views of the public before deciding whether to proceed.

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