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National Insurance funding ‘vital for councils’
Finance Secretary calls for clarity as local authorities set their budgets. Image - Money donut The employer National Insurance increase...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 201 min read


Keeping Scotland Moving Through Winter
The Transport Secretary is thanking trunk road maintenance workers for their efforts to keep Scotland moving so far this winter, and...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 162 min read


Scotlands Safer Drug Consumption Pilot is First of Its Kind in The UK
First Minister says harm reduction approach will help save lives. Scotland’s First Minister has welcomed the opening of the UK’s first...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 132 min read


National Speed Management Review Consultation
A series of in person engagement events has been announced as part of the consultation on proposed changes to speed limits in Scotland....

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 132 min read


Yellow Warning For Snow Issued Across Ayrshire This Weekend
The Met-Office has issued a Yellow warning for snow across Ayrshire on Sunday into Monday. Valid 00:00 Sunday until 12:00 Monday The...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 21 min read


Plan to add 24,000 public electric vehicle charge points by 2030 published
The Scottish Government has published its Draft Implementation Plan outlining how it will support the delivery of approximately 24,000...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 12 min read


Energy price cap rises by 1.2% from Today
Energy regulator Ofgem last month (Friday 22 November) announced a 1.2% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 13 min read


Met-Office Weather Warnings Issued Ahead of Stormy Weekend
The Met-Office has issued yellow warnings for winds across Ayrshire on Saturday and Sunday with the potential for the deep area of low...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 19, 20242 min read


First Minister John Swinney has launched his official Christmas card in partnership with charity Children First
Supporting children to have the best start in life. Children and young people supported by the charity were invited to Bute House to meet...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Patients urged to prioritise their prescription planning for the festive period
As the festive season approaches, NHS 24 is urging people who rely on repeat medicines to plan ahead to ensure they have enough of their...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Energy price cap will rise by 1.2% from January
Energy regulator Ofgem has today (Friday 22 November) announced a 1.2% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Live: Storm Bert Set to Bring High Winds & Snow Across Scotland
Welcome to our Storm Bert Live blog.

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Further £6.3 million to accelerate delivery of EV charge points across Scotland
There are now over 6000 public electric vehicle (EV) charge points across Scotland. More charging opportunities means greater range...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Police use of force on children investigated by Children’s Commissioner
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner has launched an investigation into Police Scotland’s use of force against children. Data...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Bus drivers victims of historic high levels of abuse as majority say they don’t feel safe at work
Trade union demands ‘protection’ for Scottish bus drivers as it reveals mass survey findings. Unite the union today (Thursday 14...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 15, 20244 min read


A stronger voice for the nation’s trees – Scotland’s Finest Woods appoints trio of trustees
The team of tree champions at Scotland’s Finest Woods has been given a big boost with the appointment of three new trustees. Alison...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 9, 20244 min read


ScotRail to Implement Frontline Customer Service Improvements
ScotRail has announced that it will implement changes to some ticket office opening hours to deliver more visible customer support at...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 31, 20242 min read


CHSS Asks People in Ayrshire and Arran to Act F.A.S.T. with Launch of New Campaign
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Launches New F.A.S.T. Campaign to Improve Stroke Awareness Leading health charity launches new public...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 30, 20245 min read


ScotRail to Restore Full Timetable on 7 October
ScotRail has today announced that its full timetable will be restored on Monday, 7 October 2024. With a pay deal agreed, ScotRail can now...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 1, 20241 min read


New survey highlights need for retrofit support
77% of respondents in the West of Scotland would consider a green mortgage to improve the energy efficiency of their home Historic...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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