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The Latest Breaking News from South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire loses out on city status bid as Dunfermline claims title

The region had been in the running to be named Scotland's eighth city.

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Conservatives take control of South Ayrshire Council on morning of drama

The Tories have completed a clean sweep of the key leadership positions this morning.

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Ayr cemetery saga: 14 key questions answered by council chiefs after months of agony for families

Cemetery bosses have provided answers in a Q&A on the crisis at South Ayrshire's largest burial ground.

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SNP to run South Ayrshire as minority administration as Labour claim 'political stitch-up'

The SNP say that they spoke to all parties and independents before going it alone, but Labour have accused the SNP of doing a deal with the Conservatives.

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South Ayrshire Council Elections: Bob Shields pledges to be 'voice for common sense' after stunning win

The pub landlord strolled to victory in yesterday's vote and is now promising to shake things up.

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South Ayrshire Council power talks to begin as election fails to deliver overall majority

Negotiations over a power sharing agreement will now begin following today's result.

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Tributes paid to dedicated former Ayrshire councillor dubbed 'daughter of Troon'

Nan McFarlane, 83, has been praised for fighting for her community and leading the SNP in South Ayrshire.

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SNP candidates make cost of living crisis their top priority ahead of South Ayrshire Council vote

The party has made clear its key objectives as voters prepare to head to the ballot box.

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Seven Scottish towns and a council area in running to be awarded city status

Dumfries, Dunfermline, Elgin, Greenock, Livingston, Oban, St Andrews and the whole region of South Ayrshire have been put forward.

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South Ayrshire Council election candidate Bob Shields renames his own pub in campaign stunt

Bob is aiming to land a seat on South Ayrshire Council this week and is going all out to turn heads.

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Iconic South Ayrshire golf course vandalised by booze-fuelled youths during Easter break

The green at Prestwick golf course was left damaged as police dealt with youth disorder over the holidays.

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South Ayrshire Tories target speeding drivers after residents share 'concerns'

South Scotland Conservative MSP, Sharon Dowey, is spearheading the campaign which comes after our exclusive report which revealed South Ayrshire was named in Scotland’s top-10 dangerous areas for drivers.

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'Abuse and misogyny' driving women away from standing in South Ayrshire Council election

With women making up just 23 percent of South Ayrshire Council candidates, parties agree on negative impact of abuse on numbers.

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Ayr's High Flats will be saved if you elect us, claim South Ayrshire's Tory group

The pledge has been made ahead of the big vote on Thursday, May 5.

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Village pub in South Ayrshire raising a glass after UK awards joy

Souter's Inn in Kirkoswald was judged best in the region in the National Pub & Bar Awards.

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South Ayrshire youth disorder on rise during Easter break as campus cops carry out extra patrols

Police have increased their visibility across problem areas in Ayr, Prestwick and Troon in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour.

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'Move on' from undeveloped housing sites message as South Ayrshire Council urged to look at alternatives

Councillor Iain Campbell called on the local authority to look at alternatives for areas which have been allocated for housing but remained undeveloped for years.

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Girvan and South Carrick - one of the key South Ayrshire Council election 'battlegrounds'

Local Democracy reporter Kevin Dyson visited Girvan, in South Ayrshire to find out about the issues most important to the people in that part of the county.

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Councillor wants move away from 'traditional farmhouse' designs in countryside

Conservative Councillor Iain Campbell has asked South Ayrshire Council planners to consider more flexible approach to house design in rural areas

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South of Ayrshire being snubbed when it comes to strategic priorities, councillor claims

A map of a combined strategic priorities for North, South and East Ayrshire shows that the southern half of South Ayrshire is far less represented than any other part of the three authorities.

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South Ayrshire planning chief agrees with councillor's criticism of planning application process

Councillor Alec Clark questioned why planning officials continued to rely on photographs rather site visits, which were restricted during the height of lockdown.

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Heart-stopping moment reckless youth crashes quad bike without safety gear near Scots beach

The daredevil youngsters were fooling around in Girvan, South Ayrshire, when the horror accident happened on Sunday.

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South Ayrshire launches first-ever strategy for volunteers

The plan aims to support volunteers in the vital role they play throughout the region.

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Scots pilot's skywriting message of support for Ukraine amid Russia invasion

Derek Pake from Prestwick, South Ayrshire, wanted to do his bit after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy begged for support from other nations.

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Two Ayrshire community transport groups receive funding worth £280,000 to keep them motoring

South Ayrshire Community Transport and Coalfield Community Transport will both benefit from the funding announced by SPT.

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