4 d. ago Scottish police and fire service launch joint investigation after wildfires leave 'large areas' badly affected

Dozens of firefighters from across the north and north-east worked to extinguish the wildfires.

Events

5 d. ago Human leg found on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Northern Ireland’

The leg was found on the shore of Prestwick Beach in South Ayrshire

Politics

5 d. ago Remains discovered on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Northern Ireland’

The human leg was found on Prestwick beach in South Ayrshire on June 10.

Politics

6 d. ago Horror as human leg 'with sock and shoe still on it' washes up on beach

A witness reported encountering the leg bone on Prestwick Beach 'buried under some seaweed' with 'the sock and shoe till on it'.

Events

6 d. ago Bob Vylan BANNED from USA after Glastonbury chants as police launch investigation

The decision comes just months before the band planned to tour the US

Events

6 d. ago Police launch investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury performances

Avon and Somerset Police said the two performances have been recorded as a public order incident

Events

6 d. ago Police launch criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets amid furore over chants

Police probe comes as BBC admits it 'should have pulled' broadcast in which Bob Vylan rapper called for ‘death to the IDF’

Events

6 d. ago Police launch investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s Glastonbury performances

Avon and Somerset police say incidents have been recorded as ‘public order incident at this time’Police have formally opened a criminal investigation into comments made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury after reviewing video and audio footage of the performances.Avon and Somerset police said the performances had been recorded as a “public order incident at this time” and the investigation would “consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes”. A spokesperson added: “There is absolutely no place in society for hate.” Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago South Ayrshire councillors approve £590k safety net for air show

The SNP group said they could not support the move to use cash reserves for the showpiece event.

Economics

8 d. ago 'Contracts for pals' crisis deepens at Scottish council as two senior figures step aside

South Ayrshire Council faces urgent calls for an inquiry over alleged misconduct by local chiefs following a Sunday Mail investigation.

Events

9 d. ago South Ayrshire chaos continues unabated as Chief Executive resigns over procurement scandal

In private, it was decided that former chief executive of Argyll and Bute and South Lanarkshire Council, Cleland Sneddon, will be tasked with steadying the South Ayrshire ship.

Events

1 week ago Gunshots heard as police launch investigation following reports

Reports of "gunfire" being heard has resulted in a police investigation being launched.

Events

1 week ago Appointment of new Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership chief officer set to be ratified

Billy McClean, head of community health and care services at South Ayrshire HSCP, will take up the post.

Society

2 w. ago Motorcyclist killed in crash near Scottish farmhouse as police launch investigation

The motorcyclist was killed in a collision in rural Aberdeenshire.

Events

2 w. ago Man, 37, fighting for his life after horror shooting in east London

Man, 37, in critical condition after Hackney shooting as police launch investigation

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Woman, 44, stabbed to death in horror attack as man arrested on suspicion of murder

A woman, 44, has been stabbed to death in a horror attack at a shop in Liverpool, with a man, 47, arrested on suspicion of murder as police launch an investigation

Events

2 w. ago South Ayrshire bosses want up to £590k more for airshow after massive overspend

And one of the factors that may make a difference, according to Director of Communities and Transformation, Jane Bradley, is the weather.

Economics

2 w. ago South Ayrshire Tourist Tax put on the back burner for two years

The upfront costs, a lack of definitive 'cash benefit', and industry opposition led to councillors agreeing to pause the project for at least a couple of years.

Events

2 w. ago Former Ayr pub could make way for new hot food takeaway venture

Plans have been lodged with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for a change of use and alterations at the old watering hole.

Politics