17 h. ago Stagecoach announces partnership with South Ayrshire Council for the International Ayr Show

Open-top buses with live flight commentary and a frequent park and ride shuttle service will help visitors travel easily while reducing town centre congestion.

Politics

17 h. ago International beach volleyball tournament comes to South Ayrshire

The tournament is set to take place from Friday, July 18 until Sunday, July 20.

Society

40 h. ago Donald Trump visit to Scotland will have 'considerable' costs for police as top cop asks for Government help

The US President is expected to fly in during the last week of July to make appearances at his two luxury golf resorts in South Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.

Politics

42 h. ago ‘STV legend’ Glen Michael host of Cartoon Cavalcade dies aged 99

The much-loved entertainer’s show ran from the 1960s until the 1990s.

Events

65 h. ago Police Scotland making preparations for Trump visit ‘later this month’

A visit by the US President would be a ‘significant policing operation’, the force said.

Politics

67 h. ago Prestwick construction firm Ashleigh confirmed as key airshow sponsor

South Ayrshire Council has confirmed the backing of the major local firm for the event once again this year.

Society

3 d. ago Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

The William Hill Championship club has been granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council.

Politics

3 d. ago South Ayrshire school meals data breach not reported to authorities

The Information Commissioner's Office say no report has been made about email featuring names and emails of parents applying for free school meals and clothing grants sent out to hundreds of recipients.

Culture

3 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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 ‘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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 w. ago South Ayrshire: The Scottish council, that covers Trump Turnberry, that has shelved tourist tax plans

A tourist tax is going ahead in Edinburgh, with a separate vote in Glasgow on Thursday, but South Ayrshire will no longer progress its own plans.

Politics