Ayr8 Jan 2026Drivers who killed woman in 111mph 'race' jailed The court heard the pair had been travelling at "grossly excessive speeds" as they raced each other.8 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Crown appeals sentence given to serial conman who tricked elderly victimsRobert Markward was jailed for nine years after a spate of offences in Ayrshire between December 2022 and March 2023.6 Jan 202617 Dec 2025Trains suspended after high waves hit tracksScotrail confirmed services to Largs and Ardrossan services will terminate at Kilwinning.17 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Which Scottish communities are sharing £280m of funding?The areas - spread across 12 local authorities - will each get up to £20m for regeneration projects.12 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Rail line closes for £1m upgrade to cut flood risksThe work on the Stranraer to Ayr line should make it less likely to be closed during bad weather.29 Nov 202527 Nov 2025Health board ordered to pay part of patient's private surgeryThe Scottish Public Service Ombudsman ruled NHS Ayrshire & Arran had unreasonably discharged the patient.27 Nov 202525 Nov 2025People keep using this sculpture as a table - it will cost £30,000 to move itThe Poet and Scholar will switch from Ayr High Street to Rozelle Park, having suffered corrosion damage. 25 Nov 202517 Nov 2025Stranraer-Ayr rail line to undergo major upgradeNetwork Rail is investing £1m to prevent flooding blocking the track between Stranraer and Ayr.17 Nov 202510 Nov 2025UWS lecturers end strikes after no compulsory redundancy 'guarantee'The EIS union says it has secured a deal meaning no compulsory redundances for academic staff.10 Nov 2025...
