South Ayrshire Council25 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 202516 Sep 2025No criminal action for council leader over 'jobs for pals' claimA separate investigation is continuing to look at whether Councillor Martin Dowey breached the councillors' code of conduct.16 Sep 20259 Jul 2025Council email revealed applicants for free school mealsThe council apologised and said it was investigating how the data breach happened.9 Jul 202528 Apr 2025Tory council leader steps down over 'jobs for pals' recordingMartin Dowey has temporarily stepped down over a secret recording in which he appears to suggest he can help award demolition contracts.28 Apr 20257 Apr 2024The passengers forgotten after Ayr Station Hotel fireStranraer rail users fear for the future of their service after a fire in Ayr closed the line for six months.7 Apr 20243 Apr 2024'I never thought I'd have to bury my dad twice'Caroline Sutherland never imagined she would have to lay her father to rest twice.3 Apr 20242 Feb 2024Donation made 50 years after girl's waterfall plungeRosie McCusker was 11 when she fell 60m at a Highland waterfalls during a family holiday from Ayr.2 Feb 202430 Mar 2023Councils claim route upgrade could be worth £5bnLocal authorities in Scotland and Northern Ireland seek urgent action to improve the A75 and A77.30 Mar 20231 Mar 2023Council tax in seven areas to rise by at least 5%Cuts to local services and increases in council tax are likely as authorities try to balance books.1 Mar 2023...
