People of Ayrshire

Tory MSP attacks SNP over ScotRail

Tory MSP attacks SNP over ScotRail "shambles" at Ayr and Girvan stations
AN Ayrshire MSP is branding the SNP’s ownership of ScotRail a ‘shambles’ after it data revealed that over half of trains do not arrive at Girvan Station on time, and over a quarter of trains do not arrive at Ayr Train Station on time.

A Merlin MK 2 helicopter

Combat helicopters to take off from Prestwick during country's largest naval exercise

Maybole and Crosne residents celebrate the anniversary

South Ayrshire Provost heads to France to celebrate twinning of towns

MP Allan Doran is supporting Dementia research

MP takes on role as Dementia Research Champion for World Alzheimer's Month

Members of the children's panel in Ayrshire were awarded at a ceremony in Kilmarnock

Ayrshire children's panel members awarded at ceremony

South Ayrshire Council and event planners work to confirm new events

Council take step closer to delivering 2023 public events

ScotRail confirms weekend trains cancelled across Ayrshire as strikes continue

ScotRail confirms weekend trains cancelled across Ayrshire as strikes continue

South Ayrshire Council pressed for explanation as empty homes take 6 weeks to re-let

South Ayrshire Council pressed for explanation as empty homes take 6 weeks to re-let

Troon marina claims runner up prize at national awards ceremony

Troon marina claims runner up prize at national awards ceremony

An artist's vision of the new community area

Application submitted to develop new housing community in Coylton

RAD Hotel Group management at their new venue, the Brig o' Doon House Hotel in Alloway (Image- Paul Walker)

Cumnock-based hotel group owners say it's a 'privilege' to take over popular Ayr venue

The Wallace Tower in red, white and blue for the Queen

Council decision to light up Wallace Tower red, white and blue for the Queen branded “offensive”

Work to demolish Ayr high flats continue

Work to demolish Ayr high flats continues

Garden will bring Coylton’s ‘disjointed community’ back together, says project group

Garden will bring Coylton’s ‘disjointed community’ back together, says project group

The new school features interactive learning areas

New primary school featuring interactive learning areas opens in Girvan

Spiralling costs of South Ayrshire Council staff absence ‘a shot across the bows’

Spiralling costs of South Ayrshire Council staff absence ‘a shot across the bows’

David Doran (Health and Safety Manager, EAC), Councillor William Crawford, Laura Pagan (New Cumnock Development Trust), Steven Davidson with sponsor Ian Murray from Confida FM and Councillor Neal Ingram.

New Cumnock's new defib donated by Ayr company

Abandoned sick kitten covered in maggot eggs found in bin bag near Ayrshire railway line

A77 residents left with no vehicle access to their homes as Girvan roadworks begin

A77 residents left with no vehicle access to their homes as Girvan roadworks begin

S'mores the rabbit is in need of the public's help

Scottish SPCA appeals to Ayrshire's animal lovers to donate old newspapers to centre

Steve Waddingham/Aston Martin

Car enthusiasts to reveal infamous Aston Martin 'LM4' at event in Ayr

The property offers unrivalled views over the Firth of Clyde to Greenan Castle

Ayrshire Property of the Week: Stunning detached villa with views of Greenan Castle

University Hospital Crosshouse

Patient waits 84 hours in A&E at Crosshouse hospital this year

Mainholm housing at site of the former academy

160 new homes passed to come to Ayr

The Wallace Tower as it was lit up to commemorate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

South Ayrshire Council provide explanation for 'offensive' Wallace Tower tribute

The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, in the Ceremonial Procession during her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, London.

South Ayrshire residents stand still for funeral of the Queen

HMS Collingwood guards

Ayr sailor guards Queen's coffin at funeral

A body found near Mochrum Hill in Maybole was identified as that of missing Irvine man Colin McKerrell.

Body found near Maybole identified as that of missing Irvine man

John Ward and his dog Benji died at the scene of the crash in Prestwick on September 9

Victim of Prestwick road crash is named by police

At the scene of the blast

Kincaidston blast confirmed as being caused by corroded gas pipe

Action from the SWF Championship as Ayr United Ladies FC hosted Renfrew Ladies FC Townhead Park, Cumnock, South Ayrshire, Scotland. 04/09/2022 | Colin Poultney/CollargeImages.

Ayr United women’s coach Potter encouraged by the progress of squad

Ayr's Gaiety Theatre outlines community work and insists more funds are needed

Ayr's Gaiety Theatre outlines community work and insists more funds are needed

The full line-up for the Troon festival has been announced

Troon rock festival to feature ex Iron Maiden, Whitesnake, Journey and Motley Crue members

A visit to The Wee House Company in Cumnock

Praise heaped on Cumnock housing company for Dundonald development

The Troon Water Sports Centre committee have set out their plans for a new facility

New date announced for decision on Troon water sports hub plan

The annual report on absences also shows that teacher absences have sky-rocketed

South Ayrshire Council workers off sick for a total of 125 years in 12 months

Ayr MSP honours those killed in Battle of Britain

Ayr MSP honours those killed in Battle of Britain

Public meeting to take place to save Ayr Station Hotel

Public meeting to take place to save Ayr Station Hotel

The Walker Hall hosted the Zumbafest Scotland event (Photo - Charlie Gilmour)

IN PHOTOS: Zumba fans pack Troon venue for fun and exercise

Ayr's young people braved the weather

South Ayrshire young people hold their first Pride walk in Ayr

Library picture of school meals. Photo: PA Wire

Union says free school meals should be extended to all primary and secondary pupils

Record number of golden eagles now soaring in southern Scottish skies

Record number of golden eagles now soaring in southern Scottish skies

New befriending service in Ayrshire (Image- East Ayrshire health and social care partnership)

New Ayrshire befriending service on the way to help people with dementia

Creggan Bahn in Seafield Road has been sold to the Maria Mallaband Care Group (Photo - MMCG)

Care group expands with purchase of independent 150 year old Ayr seafront home

The Riverside Community Trust’s Ayr sleepout will take place on the night of September 30-October 1

Ayr group asks people to sleep in open air for one night to help homelessness

The crash took place on the A77 near Maybole.

Driver taken to hospital following one vehicle crash on busy A77 road

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra celebrate 40th anniversary with series of events

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra celebrate 40th anniversary with series of events

A computer-generated image showing how the site will look

Plans for major Tarbolton housing estate ‘should be given green light’

A new Post Office facility, with full-time hours, is set to open at the Claude Hamilton Hall in Coylton next month (Main pic - Google Street View)

Full-time Post Office set to be restored in South Ayrshire village

Donald Gillies, inset, will leave South Ayrshire Council this week as councillors agreed a restructure of senior management following last year’s critical Audit Scotland report

Senior director to go as South Ayrshire council reacts to year-old critical report

William MacLaren was a keen basketball player and coach at the Ayrshire Tornadoes.

Tributes pour in for late local basketball star following sudden passing

Tarbolton Farmers' Show to take place in September

Tarbolton Farmers' Show to take place in September

Ava Nelson (left) will now get to go on a family trip to Blackpool thanks to GRO Coffee (right).

All systems GRO for Ava's dream trip to Blackpool thanks to local business

North Ayrshire Wild took on Paisley

Ayrshire Wild side battle hard but can’t find the finishing touch against Paisley