6 h. ago Demolition crews bring down Ayr's last Riverside tower block

The long awaited demolition has begun after a three-year stand off between South Ayrshire Council and telecoms giant EE.

Politics

8 h. ago South Ayrshire memorials to be expanded beyond traditional benches

High demand and a lack of space for memorial benches has seen council officiers suggest new options, including plaques and memorial trees.

Politics

10 h. ago Former sports journalist Stephen Penman becomes South Ayrshire Council's new Chief Executive

Penman will leave his post as Strategy and Engagement boss at North Lanarkshire Council.

Politics

26 h. ago Police clear former South Ayrshire Council leader Martin Dowey of criminality in row over leaked tape

Police said there was no criminal case to answer after they looked into the recording.

Events

5 d. ago South Ayrshire Council challenged to condemn 'hateful' and 'blatantly racist' campaigns against asylum seekers

"Far-right groups have clearly been subverting public discourse, spreading misinformation, and exploiting economic hardship by scapegoating migrants and other marginalised communities"

Events

1 week ago Donald Trump has Turnberry door wide Open but LIV Golf window is slammed shut

South Ayrshire's world-famous Ailsa Course has improved again after latest revamp with The Championship wanted

Politics

1 week ago South Ayrshire councillors question DwP hall discount and town gala refusal

A report into the corporate letting reductions revealed which groups applied successful and unsuccessfully

Politics

2 w. ago Gym boss who violently raped two women before faking his own death and fleeing to the Costa del Sol is finally brought to justice

James Clacher, 57, violently raped two women in Troon, South Ayrshire in August 2019 and in Glasgow in September 2020. He matched with them on dating apps.

Events

2 w. ago Community council and local residents team up to oppose Ayr short term let proposal

South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel (Planning) will scrutinise the proposal at their meeting on Thursday, September 11.

Politics

2 w. ago South Ayrshire Young Leader plays with National Guiding and Scouting Orchestra

Evelyn Butler represented Ayrshire South County at this year's event

Politics

2 w. ago International Ayr Show schedule announced as thousands set to descend on Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Council have confirmed the full schedule for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight this weekend.

Politics

2 w. ago Rape suspect went on the run for two years after staging his own death, hiding in the wild and then fleeing to Spain, court hears

James Clacher, 57, is accused of raping two women - the first in Troon, South Ayrshire, in 2019 and the second in Glasgow in 2020.

Events

2 w. ago Petition launched in bid to overturn council decision to reject dance school proposals in Ayr

We previously told how proposals to turn the now vacant Moon Star restaurant into the LJM Dance School were rejected by South Ayrshire Council planners.

Culture

2 w. ago Ayrshire charity group given green light for £70,000 community asset transfer

South Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet this week approved the recommendations for Kirkmichael Ayrshire Development Trust (KADT) to take on the hall and bowling green.

Economics

2 w. ago South Ayrshire councillors want more ways to spend housing developer cash

The plea comes as one housing developer seeks to get millions of unspent contribuitions to South Ayrshire Council repaid.

Economics

2 w. ago More than a third of South Ayrshire taxis fail inspections during three month spell branded 'a disgrace'

The failure rate was more than four times the amount failures over the same period in 2024.

Economics

3 w. ago Ayrshire charity service celebrates its milestone anniversary in tackling homelessness

South Ayrshire Provost, Iain Campbell, officially opened the event, which featured live performances from local artist Annastaisyar, heartfelt speeches from staff and supported people, and a lively BBQ.

Politics

3 w. ago South Ayrshire library leads circular economy drive with free tool lending initiative

Girvan Library will now have sewing machines, power washers, wallpaper strippers and a laser distance measurer available onsite

Politics

3 w. ago South Ayrshire crash: Drivers asked to 'avoid the area' as Troon road closed after two

The road is closed from Isle of Pin Road to Southwood Road.

Events

3 w. ago Police welcome 'positive reduction' in South Ayrshire robbery stats

The figures are contained in the year end performance (quarter four) of Police Scotland in South Ayrshire for 2024/25.

Events