A by-election is taking place today in Ward 3, Ayr North, where one councillor will be elected to serve the people and communities of South Ayrshire. The ward, which has an electorate of 12,653 and around 2,500 postal voters, is currently represented by Councillors Laura Brennan-Whitefield, Ian Cavana, and Ian Davis. Eight candidates are standing for election: Orhan Bulikj (Independent) Ian Douglas (Scottish National Party) John Duncan (Scottish Labour Party) Mason Graham (Sc

Photo: Ayrshire Daily News Local businesses and residents in Ayr continue to raise concerns over parking reductions and consultation processes linked to the Accessible Ayr project. Fort St Junction - Illustration. Image: Accessible Ayr The project, led by South Ayrshire Council in partnership with Ayrshire Roads Alliance and Sustrans, aims to make Ayr town centre more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists while improving public spaces. Updated plans include design changes ac

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie… All Day at Christmas! (3pm–8pm – home, cosy, and tucked up before Santa’s even left the North Pole) Get ready to sleigh the dancefloor at Ayr’s BIGGEST festive party! We’re talking confetti cannons , lights  and all your favorite  Christmas classics blasting — all mixed with the best 80s, 90s & 00s throwbacks for a full-on festive vibe! With Ayrshire’s top DJs , festive drinks , and your favourite night-out bites with a Christmas twist (yes… chips &