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New Chief Inspector of Prosecution Appointed
New appointment welcomed by Lord Advocate. Deborah O’Brien Demick has been appointed the new HM Chief Inspector of Prosecution in...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 5, 20251 min read


Industrial Action Will Continue to Affect Stagecoach Bus Services Next Week
Stagecoach continue to make temporary changes to services in Ayrshire due to ongoing industrial action from Monday 9 June, daily for up...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Six Weeks of Strike Action By Stagecoach Drivers Begins as Pay Dispute Continues
Todays, Monday 9th June Marks the begining of six weeks planned strikes everyday by over 400 Stagecoach West Scotland drivers from Ayr,...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Bus Strikes Will Leave Some Ayrshire Rural Communities Cutoff From Major Towns
The Stagecoach Bus Strikes which begin across Ayrshire tomorrow, daily for upto 6 weeks will leave some Ayrshire Rural communities...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 8, 20251 min read


Stagecoach Bus Service disruption on Friday due to industrial action with strikes taking place daily from Monday
Stagecoach have issued the following information ahead of tomorrows strikes across Ayrshire with daily strikes set to begin from Monday...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Increase in the number of people killed on Scotland’s roads figures show
Provisional road casualty figures released today by Transport Scotland show an increase in road fatalities between 2023 and 2024, but a...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Stars shine bright in Ayrshire
Ayrshire Achieves awards celebrate outstanding contributions More than 80 members of NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff, volunteers, and members...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Single use vape ban comes into force
Single-use vapes will no longer be stocked or sold in Scotland under new legislation which comes into force today (Sunday 1 June). The...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 1, 20251 min read


Single-use vapes ban arrives after years of campaigning
Organisations have been calling for products to be banned since 2022 The sale of single-use vapes will be banned in Scotland from...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 30, 20254 min read


East Ayrshire phased approach to pavement parking enforcement to begin soon
From Monday 2 June 2025, a phased approach to the implementation of pavement parking enforcement legislation will begin in East Ayrshire...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 30, 20252 min read


Travel: Bus Service disruption due to industrial action 2 June and 6 June 2025
Unite the Union has confirmed plans to take industrial action on Monday 2nd June and Friday 6th June 2025. As a result, there will be...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 30, 20253 min read


Updated List of all the Bus services Running & Not Running Tomorrow Across Ayrshire Due to Industrial Action
Unite the Union has confirmed plans to take industrial action on Monday 26th May, Monday 2nd June and Friday 6th June 2025. As a result,...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 25, 20254 min read


Ayrshire spa and golf hotel crowned best in Scotland
One of Ayrshire’s top hotels has been crowned the best in Scotland for its spa and golf at a national awards ceremony. SimpsInns’ The...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 23, 20252 min read


Over £26 million for active travel infrastructure projects
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop has announced the allocation of over £26 million to make it easier for people to walk,...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 22, 20252 min read


Six weeks of strikes Planned at Stagecoach West of Scotland bus services as pay talks breakdown
Unite the union can confirm today (21 May) that around 430 Stagecoach drivers will take strike action over six weeks after a breakdown in...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 21, 20253 min read


Brig o’ Doon announces opening date for new restaurant ‘Tales’ with bookings now live
To shape the new menu, the hotel recently hosted a series of four Taste Sessions in its iconic ballroom, welcoming 80 food lovers to help...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 13, 20252 min read


Working group takes first steps to tackle anti-social behaviour
Following the recent announcement the ScotRail alcohol ban is to be lifted, a Transport Scotland led Working Group agreed that this...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 13, 20252 min read


A Legacy in Motion, Billy Bowie, a Family Business, and the Next Generation’s Step Forward
By Euan Ruddick In the heart of Kilmarnock, a name that has become synonymous with both enterprise and community is once again evolving...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 12, 20253 min read


£37.3million winter heating help paid to people in Scotland
Over half a million people get payments for winter 2024/2025 Last winter over half a million children and families across Scotland...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 1, 20252 min read


Pharmacies open in Ayrshire over the Bank Holiday
With GP practices being closed on Monday 5 May 2025, Ayrshire and Arran residents are being urged to check who to turn to if they need...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 29, 20252 min read
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