The Latest Breaking News from Ayrshire

Blackpool tower sized wind turbines rejected in Ayrshire

Two adjoining sites south of Straiton in South Ayrshire could be home to 200m high turbines.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Islamophobia defined at South Ayrshire Council meeting as officials strive to tackle racism

All three parties spoke out against discrimination but disagreed over timing of report on defining anti-Muslim attitudes

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Ayrshire football club severs links with main sponsor over cash row

The outstanding payments stem from a sponsorship deal between the two last season- but Whitletts officials say they have received nothing.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Family fear diabetic Scots gran could lose leg as limb rots after 'docs stopped medication'

Margaret Mcavoy, 76, from East Ayrshire, has been suffering from a wound on her leg for over five months, and her family claim it's directly due to her being taken off diabetes medication just eight weeks before.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Lone Tory voice opposes council motion slamming 'inhumane' Rwanda refugee scheme

East Ayrshire Council will write to UK Government calling for the plan to send asylum seekers to Africa.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

Police name tragic young man who died after crashing on Ayrshire street

Joshua Crawford suffered severe injuries as a result of the crash.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

First picture of Scots man who died in horror Ayrshire street crash

Joshua Crawford, 27, was rushed to hospital for treatment to severe injuries following the crash but tragically could not be saved.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

Selfish pet owners reminded of hefty fines as dog fouling increases in Ayrshire

Monkton Community Council say there’s been an “increasing amount” of dog dirt on their patch, while Dailly Community Council has highlighted the village’s community garden as a ‘problem area.’

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

Ayrshire pharmacy wants to expand its medical offering

The aim is to improve storage and help offer drop-in clinics for the likes of podiatry patients, administer flu vaccinations and give patients more privacy- with expanded consultation rooms.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022

East Ayrshire education boss defends summer scheme as she makes 'proud' admission

A number of parents have been left incredibly unhappy at plans put in place over the summer.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022