New Cumnock1 Feb 2026Air traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbinesThe body responsible for managing the UK's airspace opposes the project in southern Scotland.1 Feb 202622 Jan 2026Wind farm near coast-to-coast walking route approvedThe 10-turbines between Sanquhar and Carsphairn will be visible from the Southern Upland Way.22 Jan 202611 Sep 2025Scotland's most important mineral sites 'being targeted'Government body NatureScot warned that illegal mineral collection was damaging sites.11 Sep 20252 May 2025Man, 85, dies after being hit by articulated lorryPolice say the incident, which involved a white DAF vehicle, happened at about 15:45 on Thursday.2 May 202527 Jan 2025Teenager killed by falling tree during storm namedCalum Carmichael, 19, died in hospital on Saturday from his injuries after his car was hit by the tree in East Ayrshire27 Jan 20254 Mar 2024Miners' strike divisions 'have never gone away'Miners' strike memories, from throwing stones at "scabs" to soup kitchens, are still vivid 40 years on.4 Mar 202425 Jan 2024'I was told I was too glamorous to do a good Burns speech'Leading figures on the Burns supper circuit say female inclusion has improved - but there is a way to go.25 Jan 202411 Oct 2023Boy dies and six people in hospital after crashLewis Campbell, 15, died at the scene after police were called to Boig Road near New Cumnock on Tuesday.11 Oct 202319 Sep 2023Girl, 9, killed after being knocked off bike by tractorNaomi Ferrans died at the scene after her bike was hit by a tractor that was towing a trailer.19 Sep 2023...