9 h. ago Top South Ayrshire councillor slams 'toxic' Tory culture at heart of administration collapse

Bob Pollock claims South Ayrshire Council faces a massive fight to rebuild trust with the public and morale amongst staff.

Events

54 h. ago Maybole neighbours threatened with fines over 'ludicrous' pavement parking law

Residents on Hutchison Street in Maybole have been left with a parking dilemma as South Ayrshire Council crack down on pavement parking.

Events

54 h. ago Steakhouse chain is to close all its restaurants as it collapses into administration despite reviews saying its food is 'absolutely delicious'

The company owed £410,347 to creditors as of March 31 last year, according to the latest filing on Companies House.

Society

67 h. ago South Ayrshire Council slammed for day of shame as MSP says residents 'deserve better'

Siobhian Brown hit out at the spectacle which took place in County Buildings this morning.

Politics

3 d. 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 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. ago Beloved restaurant chain Steak of the Art collapses into administration

Steak of the Art is a steakhouse and art gallery concept, serving steak sourced from West Country farmers, seafood from Cornwall and other popular meat dishes

Politics

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

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

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

Politics

6 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

6 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