A video posted to Facebook by a local home improvement company shows a massive chunk of concrete narrowly missing his van parked beside the old bingo hall building at Boswell Park, Ayr. Business owner of Darryl white home improvements shared a video on Facebook yesterday evening showing the debris all over the footpath below. The area which is commonly busy with pedestrians due to bus station access and local bars was luckily quiet due to the time of night when the part of t

Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging the nation to embrace their creative side this May with a brand-new cottage garden-inspired Hanging Basket Workshop, taking place at its Ayr store on Saturday 9 and 16 May. Happening ahead of Dementia Action Week (May 18-24), money from the sale of every ticket will go to Dobbies’ National Charity Partner, Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity. Guaranteed to get attendees feeling inspired this spring, the

The team and residents at a not-for-profit Sanctuary Care home in Ayr are celebrating the home’s glowing Care Inspectorate (CI) report.   Glenfairn House Care Home in Racecourse Road has received stand-out ‘Very Good’ ratings in its recent report following an unannounced inspection, for how well the team supports residents’ wellbeing and the quality of the home environment of the home, which has recently undergone an impressive internal and external refurbishment. Resi

The next stage of internal construction works has commenced at the Citadel Leisure Centre as part of the significant upgrades to the facility. To support this transformation, there will be temporary changes to the way customers access gym facilities. For a period of approximately four weeks beginning Monday 20 April, members should access the gym via the rear of the building. Non-members who wish to attend the gym should visit the main reception as normal to pay for their ses

South Ayrshire Council's Ranger Service recently launched a brand-new nature focussed project at an event held on the day of 'Earth Hour' at Ayr Town Hall. The new project, known as 'Stepping Stones', celebrates the inspiring ways local people have undertaken various nature focussed projects to create greenspaces that help facilitate ecological connectivity. The project aims to inform people of what's happening in the local area and offers those who want to join in and help s

Celebrate the colours of spring at Dobbies’ Spring Shopping Evening, a free-to-attend evening event dedicated to outdoor living and seasonal inspiration, taking place on Thursday 2 April at the Ayr store. Bring friends and family together to join the local community to mark the start of the season, with entertainment from local groups, hands-on workshops, delicious samples from Dobbies’ new foodhall, and in-store garden inspiration. Start the evening with a complimentary dr

Gas network company SGN is investing £2m to upgrade the gas network in Ayr to ensure local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply. The project involves replacing old metal mains, reaching the end of their useful lives, with new plastic pipe which has a lifespan of around 80 years. This will help ensure local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply long into the future. Following close consultation with South

Ayr customers can support families facing financial difficulties during the Easter school holidays by picking up an extra bag to put through the checkout at Tesco stores. The donation bags, which cost between £2 and £5, are pre-packed with healthy long life food items. They will be available in every large Tesco store in and around Ayr during the Easter break (30 March to 12 April) to make donating the most-needed items to the charitiesFareShare & The Felix Project and Trus

Detectives are appealing for information following a housebreaking and theft in Ayrshire. Around 6pm on Tuesday, 25 February, 2026, a property near the B739, between Tarbolton and Monkton, was broken into. Jewellery and clothing worth approximately £300,000 were stolen. It is believed two males were involved in the break-in and they would have needed access to a vehicle. A team of detectives has reviewed CCTV and carried out extensive enquiries in the local area. Detective Se

Demolition of the Arran Mall in Ayr is set to begin on 23 February 2026. The buildings to be demolished include the three-storey concrete office block on Alloway Street and the single storey mall and retail units behind. The works, which will be carried out by Dem-Master Demolition Ltd, will take approximately six months to complete. Secure hoarding will be put in place around the demolition area. The hoarding will maintain existing access from Dalblair Road to neighbouring p

Dobbies has unveiled a vibrant new cottage kitchen garden style foodhall at its Ayr store. Ayr is one of Dobbies’ first stores to transform its foodhall with a further 47 stores planned in the coming weeks, offering customers the opportunity to discover and celebrate great food. The new foodhall reflects Dobbies’ commitment to investing in the Ayr store and responding to what local customers want. By listening to feedback from the Ayr community, new ways were identified to im

A Stagecoach South Scotland–backed dementia programme has successfully achieved its goal of establishing a sustainable, ongoing community activity for people living with the syndrome and their carers after celebrating its one-year anniversary. Launched last year in partnership with club charity, Ayr United Football Academy, the Dementia Friendly Walking Football initiative has grown from a six-week pilot into a well-attended, permanent programme. Many of those taking part are

DO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE STUDIO AUDIENCE OF A BBC TV PROGRAMME? Debate Night is BBC Scotland’s political discussion show and we want the people from across Scotland to have their say. The programme is travelling around the country on Wednesday evenings, and we would love to welcome local audiences at a location near you: Upcoming Filming Dates: Wed 04 Feb LANARK Wed 11 Feb FORT WILLIAM Wed 18 Feb EDINBURGH Wed 25 Feb AYR

Ayr SNP MSP Siobhian Brown has blasted the UK Labour Government for failing to get a grip of a crisis at the DVSA after it was revealed waiting times of up to six months are likely to last for another year. Image - AA The UK Labour Government, which has full responsibility for driving tests, previously pledged to cut waiting times down to seven weeks by the end of 2025 with Transport Minister Heidi Alexander declaring, “we’re acting fast to get Britain’s drivers moving” – b

A man has been taken to hospital following a serious assault in Ayr on Friday evening. Police Scotland confirmed officers were called around 6.20pm on Friday, 12 December, 2025, to a report of a serious assault on Content Street, Ayr. Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment. The incident prompted a significant police presence in the area, with nearby roads sealed off, the underpass leading to Ayr tow

96,000 carers in Scotland to receive payments from today SNP MSP Siobhian Brown has highlighted that carers in South Ayrshire are set to get a welcome boost to their finances ahead of Christmas. More than 96,000 carers across Scotland will receive the Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment with money being paid into accounts from today (Thursday 4 th December). The Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment of £293.50, currently made twice a year, for people in Scotlan

Renaldos Ices in Ayr has been crowned Scotland’s Best Gelateria at the Scottish Italian Awards 2025. The family-run business took the top spot ahead of six other finalists in the category. Photo: Renaldos/ Facebook (Public) The team shared their excitement in a post on Facebook, stating: “WE WON BEST GELATERIA IN SCOTLAND!!! We are all so happy! We couldnt have done other without all our lovely customers, staff, families and friends! Thank you every one of you! Now we are off

South Ayrshire Council has been awarded £481,000 through the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme. Photo: Troon Concert & Walker Halls (South Ayrshire Council) Funding will support upgrades at Ayr Town Hall and Troon’s Concert and Walker Halls. New audio, visual and production equipment will bring the venues up to modern standards. The Council expects the improvements to help increase footfall in town centres and provide wider benefits to hospitality and loc

Business as usual as airport wings its way to another profitable year. Aviation Editor Doug Maclean - 27 th November 2025 Prestwick airport is shortly to report it’s annual accounts to the Scottish Parliament. Last year the airport reported a historic 5 th year in profit. It is very likely that the accounts for this year will report a 6 th year of profit and possibly exceed the £3.2 million operating profit recorded last year. Image - Eddie Wallace It is against that

The first viewings of Wicked for Good which hits cinemas this Friday is set to sellout at the Ayr Astoria Merlin cinema. The movie which will predominantly be shown on screen 4, the biggest screen currently in use is expected to attract large crowds, during the 1st instalment of wicked last year lines of people where seen outside the cinema with almost every sitting sold out. Anyone looking to attend the first viewings are advised to book online to avoid disappointment at the