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Transport Secretary convenes Ardrossan Harbour Taskforce
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop and Leader of North Ayrshire Council Cllr Marie Burns co-chaired the latest meeting of the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 182 min read


Concessionary ferry vouchers scheme extended
From 23 June 2025, young people aged 19-21 who live on Scottish islands are eligible for concessionary ferry vouchers for travel between...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 162 min read


SHARON DOWEY MSP VISITS THE FISHERMEN’S MISSION, TROON
South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has visited the Fishermen’s Mission at their centre at Troon Harbour, to find out more about the work...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 161 min read


Enough is Enough: Ayrshire Businessman Exposes Fly Tipping Crisis
A fed-up Ayrshire businessman is taking a stand against the relentless scourge of fly tipping that is blighting the region’s countryside...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 21 min read


Ayr MSP praises SeAscape’s services supporting people facing homelessness and poverty
Ayr SNP MSP Siobhian Brown has praised the vital work of SeAscape, a local charity providing essential support for people facing...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 172 min read


Sharon Dowey MSP Visits Ve-tech Concrete Limited
South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has visited Ve-Tech Concrete Ltd. at their site near Tarbolton. Ve-Tech are one of the leading producers...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 41 min read


US President Donald Trump Could Meet King in Ayrshire to Plan Historic Second State Visit
US President Donald Trump has been invited by the king to meet in Scotland to discuss plans for a state visit. Image - Dumfries House The...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 281 min read


Ayr’s Ukrainian Community Group (UCG) meet First Minister
Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown and First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney MSP have met with local charity, Ukrainian Community Group (UCG)...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 281 min read


Over 326,000 children currently supported by Scottish Child Payment
New figures , show that as of 31 December 2024, the families of 326,080 children under 16 years of age were receiving vital support from...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 282 min read


North Ayrshire Council Approves 2025/25 Budget
North Ayrshire Council has approved its Budget for 2025/26 after a meeting of Elected Members. This was widely recognised as one of the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 272 min read


Sharon Dowey MSP Meets With The Commonwealth War Graves Commission In Ayr
South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has met with representatives from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) to learn more about their...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 272 min read


East Ayrshire Council by-election result
Caroline Barton (Scottish National Party) has been elected to serve as Councillor for Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) following the local...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 211 min read


Scottish Government exploring options on purchasing Ardrossan Port
The Scottish Government has confirmed it is exploring the potential purchase of Ardrossan Harbour. The Cabinet Secretary for Transport...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 202 min read


Kilmarnock North by-election
The by-election for Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) takes place this Thursday 20 February. Polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm at...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 171 min read


North Ayrshire Budget engagement feedback presented to elected members
The outcome of North Ayrshire Council’s Budget engagement exercise has now been published. The feedback received during the engagement –...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 131 min read


Ayr MSP urges locals to sign up become befrienders after Big Befriending Brunch
Ayr SNP MSP Siobhian Brown is calling on locals aged 18 and over to sign up to become befrienders. This comes after she attended the Big...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 122 min read


Emma takes on mantle as Cunninghame North’s new MSYP
North Ayrshire has gained a new Member of Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) representative from the Isle of Arran. Emma Henderson, an S5...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 123 min read


Scottish Government Building Consensus on Council Tax Reform
The public will be invited to submit their views on how to make the Council Tax system fairer, as part of wider efforts to explore...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 111 min read


CAROL MOCHAN URGES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE MISCARRIAGE CARE
Carol Mochan MSP has urged the Scottish Government to improve the care and standardisation of miscarriage services. Speaking in the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 112 min read


North Ayrshire Labour Council Reject SNP’s Proposed Cuts
Ahead of the Council publishing the results of its budget consultation, the North Ayrshire Labour Group has given a commitment NOT to...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 102 min read
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