2 h. ago South Ayrshire Council meeting ends in chaos after shock microphone slur

This morning's meeting descended into farce and ended with Provost Iain Campbell walking off the job.

Events

3 h. ago Martin Dowey resigns as South Ayrshire Council leader with immediate effect on day of chaos at County Buildings

Dowey spoke out this afternoon as he announced his intention to stand down as leader with immediate effect.

Politics

5 h. ago South Ayrshire Council in chaos says top councillor after Provost quits in "farcical" meeting

Chris Cullen says the local authority must quickly get its act together following a week in which it has threatened to fall apart.

Events

6 h. ago South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell quits during stormy meeting and slams "despicable people"

A dramatic meeting saw the Provost walk from the chamber.

Events

23 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council appoints new Executive Director of Education Resources

Lyndsay McRoberts previously held the post of headteacher at Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride before joining South Ayrshire’s senior management team in early 2022.

Politics

23 h. ago South Ayrshire Council face calls for independent inquiry into contract awards as fallout from Martin Dowey row continues

Two local Labour MPs have joined forces to demand an outside probe into how South Ayrshire Council have been doing business.

Events

27 h. ago Donald Trump protest art created on beach near Turnberry golf resort

Greenpeace UK has formed a portrait of the US president to mark the first 100 days of his second term in office.

Politics

46 h. ago South Ayrshire Council to lose highly rated education boss Lyndsay McRoberts

The former headteacher turned leading official is taking up a new role in South Lanarkshire.

Politics

51 h. ago UK Government refuses to deny it lobbied for Open to return to Trump Turnberry

Whitehall officials reportedly discussed the staging the tournament at the South Ayrshire course with the R&A after repeated requests from the US president.

Politics

53 h. ago Hosting Open at Trump golf course is up to the organisers, says Downing Street

Whitehall officials have reportedly discussed the possibility of staging the tournament at Turnberry.

Politics

54 h. ago Seventh person appears in court over damage to Donald Trump’s golf course

Rebecca Davies, 27, from London, faces a charge of malicious mischief.

Events

54 h. ago South Ayrshire Council chief backs staff in wake of leader's "f*****g useless" rant

Mike Newall this morning placed on record his support for council staff.

Politics

3 d. ago Seventh person charged following damage at Trump golf resort

The 27-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday.

Politics

3 d. ago Martin Dowey to temporarily step aside as South Ayrshire Council leader after tape recording row hits top Tory

The Tory leader said he was temporarily stepping aside in order not to become a "distraction."

Politics

3 d. ago Tory chief Martin Dowey urged to 'step aside' as South Ayrshire Council leader by opposition

The council leader is at the centre of a political storm following the emergence of a recording.

Politics

7 d. ago Donald Trump dream of bringing Open Championship back to Turnberry is about more than golf

The US President has repeatedly spoken of his ambition to see the UK's most prestigious golf tournament once again take place in South Ayrshire. Is a deal now close?

Sport

9 d. ago R&A ‘would love’ the Open to return to Donald Trump’s Turnberry course

Scottish course last hosted event in 2009R&A says logistics, not politics, are a concernThe R&A would like to see Donald Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland return as host of the Open but will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue, the governing body’s chief executive, Mark Darbon, said.Turnberry, a seaside course in South Ayrshire, has staged the Open four times – most recently in 2009 when American Stewart Cink edged past his compatriot Tom Watson to claim the title in a thrilling victory. Trump bought the property in 2014 and has spent £200m upgrading the resort’s courses. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago South Ayrshire Council claims business support success in wake of hotel fire

A total of £417,000 was allocated to support Ayr businesses in 2024/25.

Events

2 w. ago Two further people charged in connection to damage at Trump golf course

A 75-year-old man and 66-year-old woman are due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Politics

2 w. ago Fourth person charged following damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course

Police were called to the South Ayrshire course at about 4.40am on March 8.

Politics