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‘Disgraceful’ to suggest police wipe records of trans criminals – Constance

The Justice Secretary asked police to launch a review after a newspaper reported a transgender killer had their record ‘wiped’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Tory council boss steps down 'temporarily' as police probe secret recording

A SCOTTISH Tory council leader has stepped down “temporarily” amid a police probe into a secret recording that saw him offer jobs for “pals”…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory council leader appears to promise 'pals' contracts in recording

A TORY council leader has been recorded appearing to promise multi-million pound contracts to “pals”.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Tories announce new frontbench team – with no role for Douglas Ross

THE Scottish Tories have unveiled their new frontbench team after Russell Findlay was elected as party leader – with no role for either of his…

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MSP 'desperate' to see Ayr Ice Rink saved from closure

Sharon Dowey MSP has joined the fight to find a solution to keep the venue open.

Daily Record

Ayr Station Hotel fire: 'Urgent action needed,' say politicians following blaze

MSPs have warned that a solid plan is now needed before another incident occurs.

Daily Record

MSP is backing proposals to tackle GP shortage in rural areas of Ayrshire

The Scottish Conservative and Unionist party has put forward their proposals to tackle the issue of GP shortages following their annual conference.

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Delays at Ayr and Girvan train stations must be tackled by new transport minister, says MSP

Sharon Dowey has said that 'passengers deserve a better service'.

Daily Record

Latest A&E waiting times for Ayrshire are a 'real worry'

The latest set of figures have been met with dismay from two MSPs.

Daily Record

Who are the highest expense claimants of Scotland’s MSPs?

The top five highest expense claimants of Scotland’s MSPs were reimbursed almost £67,000 in quarter one of last year...

The National (Scotland)

Revealed: The MSPs claiming the most and least expenses

MSPs across Scotland claimed almost £700,000 in quarter one of last year.

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Demand for Humza Yousaf to reverse 'disgraceful' Ayr Hospital bed cuts

The row involves plans to reduce the number of beds so that the hospital's capacity is back to 'pre-covid' levels.

Daily Record

Girvan train service 'isn’t delivering anything but delays for passengers', says MSP

Concerns have been raised after recent figures flagged that just 35.8 per cent of trains arrived on time at the station.

Daily Record

Investigation demanded after patient waits more than 60 hours at Ayrshire A&E

Conservative politician, Sharon Dowey, has tonight labelled the patient's treatment as "unacceptable."

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Latest A&E waiting times at Ayr Hospital sparks 'extreme worry'

Across NHS Ayrshire & Arran, more than 40 per cent of patients endured A&E waiting times in excess of the four-hour mark.

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Tories fume over Angus Robertson's trips to promote Scotland

UNIONISTS have been left fuming over Angus Robertson fulfilling his duties as External Affairs Secretary.

Daily Record

'Abysmal' ambulance waiting times sees longest wait for most critical in Ayrshire at 79 minutes

Tory MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to act to reduce the waiting times.

Daily Record

Health secretary should be 'sacked' for NHS Ayrshire & Arran's A&E wait times

South Scotland Regional List MSPs Sharon Dowey and Colin Smyth, have both told how Humza Yousaf should be sacked for his ‘mismanagement’ of the lengthy waiting times.

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Nicola Sturgeon refutes 'jobs for the boys' claims over 'dodgy' ferry contract

NICOLA Sturgeon has “categorically” denied “jobs for the boys” accusations over the award of troubled contracts to build CalMac ferries to a…

Daily Record

Ayrshire hospitals in need of eye-watering £74.5 million in maintenance repairs

An MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to address the health board's repairs backlog.

Daily Record

Scottish Government say Ayrshire Tories have their sums wrong over musculoskeletal appointment waiting times

South Scotland Conservative List MSP, Sharon Dowey, reckons the SNP Scottish Government has failed to get a grip on the problem and is demanding action to reduce numbers.

Daily Record

Cancer patient endures nightmare eight month wait for treatment in Ayrshire

New figures for the quarter ending 30 June 2022 show that only 74.3 per cent of patients in NHS Ayrshire & Arran were treated within 62 days.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSPs furious as Humza Yousaf congratulates Scotland’s Commonwealth team

DESPITE the Tories' habit of thinking northern towns are in Scotland, Birmingham is very much in England ...

The National (Scotland)

Tories outraged as SNP government refuses to distribute Jubilee book to primary pupils

CONSERVATIVE MSPs have been left fuming after the Scottish Government refused to participate in the national co-ordination and distribution of a…

Daily Record

Cancer treatment waiting times 'must be addressed immediately' in Ayrshire

Conservative MSP Sharon Dowey said the SNP government must come up with a 'solid plan to prevent lives from being lost'.

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