13 h. ago Popular BBQ restaurant set for return in Ayr with pub to be transformed

The popular Homestead Smokehouse restaurant is set for a return just two and a half years after it closed.

Politics

15 h. ago Trial date over Ayrshire dad 'doorstep killing' set for three men

Kieran Lindsay, Marshall Strachan and Kiey O’Connor, were all charged with murder after John Taylor was found with fatal injuries in Kilwinning last October.

Events

26 h. ago The Latest: Supreme Court will allow Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce to go ahead

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings from experts that vital government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs

Politics

35 h. ago Ayrshire set to sizzle in summer heatwave with temperatures hotter than Ibiza

Temperatures could reach as high as 29C over the weekend as Ayrshire is set to be hotter than many holiday destinations on the Med.

Politics

42 h. ago More South Ayrshire streets set to be exempt from pavement parking ban

“It is getting bad as even minibuses can’t get by.”

Politics

47 h. ago Man Utd to land financial boost as 'bargain' they let slip set for £55m transfer

Manchester United have only made one signing so far this summer with a deal for Bryan Mbeumo not yet done but the Red Devils are set to land a financial boost from another deal

Economics

64 h. ago Prestwick Airport lands Red Arrows deal as hundreds of jobs set for Ayrshire base

Aeralis have chosen Prestwick Airport as the final assembly line for the potential replacement of the Red Arrows.

Society

5 d. ago Red Arrows: Next generation of jets to be built in Scotland at Prestwick Airport in preferred deal

Prestwick Airport has been selected as the preferred site to build the next generation of Red Arrows jets in a decision branded a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”.

Economics

5 d. ago Red Arrows: Next generation of jets could be built in Scotland at Prestwick Airport

Prestwick Airport has been selected as the preferred site to build the next generation of Red Arrows jets in a decision branded a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”.

Politics

5 d. ago Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be assembled at Prestwick Airport

Aeralis is discussing a strategic partnership with the Central Ayrshire airport.

Politics

6 d. ago Kilmarnock winger set to miss start of season after 'successful' operation

The 30-year-old underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix a hip issue

Politics

8 d. ago The huge industrial space that could bring hundreds of jobs to one Greater Manchester town

'This will play a vital role in supporting the region’s growth'

Sport

9 d. ago Christian Horner's bizarre "making love" compliment to McLaren after show of dominance

McLaren produced a dominant 1-2 in Austria with Oscar Piastri sitting behind Lando Norris for large chunks of the race - which left Red Bull boss Christian Horner stunned

Politics

1 week ago F1 news live: Kimi Antonelli receives penalty after Max Verstappen crash

Follow F1 reaction from the Red Bull Ring after Lando Norris led home a McLaren one-two

Events

1 week ago Austrian Grand Prix delayed after Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire

Sainz, due to start from a lowly 19th on the grid at the Red Bull Ring, stalled ahead of the formation lap.

Sport

1 week ago Austrian Grand Prix 2025: Start time, grid positions, how to watch race and weather forecast today

Lando Norris on pole position at Red Bull Ring with championship leader Oscar Piastri starting third

Sport

1 week ago Lewis Hamilton drama causes a FIRE during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying before Lando Norris romps to red

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SPIELBERG: this weekend Norris has exuded renewed intent on and off the track, and he duly converted the pace of his papaya car into a 12th career pole.

Sport

1 week ago Lando Norris storms to Austrian F1 GP pole as angry Verstappen slumps to seventh

McLaren driver has perfect response to Canada crashVerstappen says Red Bull car ‘completely undriveable’Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix by half a second at the Red Bull Ring, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc into second and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to third.It was the perfect comeback for the British driver after his disappointment at having to retire when he crashed into Piastri at the last round in Canada. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was struggling for grip and finished in seventh. Lewis Hamilton was fourth for Ferrari and George Russell fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Lando Norris fastest again in final practice for Austrian Grand Prix

Norris’ best effort was enough to see off McLaren team-mate and championship rival Oscar Piastri.

Sport

1 week ago Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes are again considering swoop for Max Verstappen

Verstappen understood to have Red Bull exit options Lando Norris fastest in second practice for AustriaToto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes are once more considering a move to tempt the four-time world champion Max Verstappen, with a place potentially available at Mercedes from next season as current driver George Russell has yet to have his contract renewed for 2026.Russell had revealed on Thursday that Mercedes were interested in Verstappen stating: “It’s only normal that conversations with the likes of Verstappen are ongoing.” Wolff was then faced with a barrage of questions on the subject when the Mercedes team principal addressed the press at the Austrian Grand Prix and ultimately acknowledged that the team were indeed investigating options with Verstappen and suggested that talks were taking place. Continue reading...

Economics