3 d. ago Troon shorefront restaurant plan for public toilet site to be decided

Planners are recommending that the planning application is given approval.

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8 d. ago Warning for South Ayrshire pubs allowing illegal drinking outside

The prolonged period of good weather saw more venues allow outdoor drinking, but some have not sought permission to do so.

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8 d. ago Charity thanks public for 'overwhelming' response to bleed kit fundraiser

Coastwatch Irvine were "overwhelmed" by the response after their fundraiser for a public access bleed control kit at Irvine beach raised more than double the money required.

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1 week ago More interstate dust storms expected if South Australia drought continues, expert warns

Haze hits Sydney suburbs on Tuesday morning after crossing NSW from SA and VictoriaAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParts of Sydney faced “extremely poor” air quality warnings on Tuesday morning as a dust storm swept eastwards from inland Australia.Sydney’s north-west and central west including Parramatta had the heaviest air pollution, with very poor air quality also observed across Sydney stretching as far south as Goulburn and as far north as Muswellbrook, according to official pollution monitoring stations. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Labour figures urge recognition of Palestinian state at UN conference

Ministers told ‘symbols matter’ and move would give Palestine stronger footing in future peace talksMinisters are under pressure from inside and outside Labour to recognise Palestinian statehood at a UN conference next month, with party grandees arguing it would bolster prospects for peace and demonstrate moral leadership amid escalating tensions. Alf Dubs, the veteran Labour peer and Holocaust survivor, said the symbolic recognition of a Palestinian state would offer Palestinians “the self-respect they’d have if they had a proper state,” and provide them a stronger footing in any future peace negotiations.“Even if it doesn’t lead to anything immediately, it would still give Palestinians a better standing,” Lord Dubs said. “Symbols matter.” The former cabinet minister Peter Hain echoed the call, warning that “delaying recognition until negotiations are concluded simply allows Israel’s illegal occupation to become permanent”. Lord Hain argued that formal recognition should be “a cata...

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2 w. ago House of hell discovered by police as baby found living with 47 pets and dead goat in bath

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Two parents have bene arrested in South Carolina after authorities were alerted to the appalling living conditions inside their home, which included the remains of a goat festering in the bath

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2 w. ago Last year’s destructive hurricanes ravaged the South. Forecasters warn this season could be just as active

The National Hurricane Center said it was prepared for another active season following mass layoffs earlier this year

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2 w. ago How are tornadoes formed? Warning issued for parts of the UK

Tornadoes are actually quite frequent in the UK

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2 w. ago Guyana's army chief says Venezuelans participating in Essequibo vote risk arrest

Guyana is warning that anyone living in the South American country who participates in upcoming elections organized by neighboring Venezuela over a disputed region will be charged with crimes including treason

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2 w. ago Dalmellington Inn for Sale – A unique lifestyle opportunity in the heart of Ayrshire

Bruce & Co is delighted to bring to market the Dalmellington Inn, a beautifully presented and well-established public house located in the picturesque village of Dalmellington, Ayrshire. With an asking price of £349,950, this sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving business alongside stunning residential accommodation, perfect for a family or couple seeking a rewarding lifestyle change.

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3 w. ago Public invited to come on down to 'Tunes in the Tunnel' fundraiser in Alloway this Sunday

Sunday’s event involves the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, who will be playing traditional Scottish music in the tunnel.

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3 w. ago Election expert warns of Conservative collapse in South Ayrshire amid scandal and rise of Reform

Ballot Box Scotland's Allan Faulds said that the rise of Nigel Farage's party was already seeing them as a threat to the Tories.

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3 w. ago Helicopter brought in to help tackle huge wildfire as locals urged to stay indoors

South Wales Police warned there was a 'large amount of smoke and ash falling in the area'

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