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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 31 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 11 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 222 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 132 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 12 min read


Scottish health campaigners call for strong measures to tackle youth and adult nicotine addiction
Leading Scottish respiratory paediatricians, health charity ASH Scotland and Ayrshire & Arran’s Youth Vaping Taskforce are urging the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 283 min read


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


Travel continues to return towards pre-pandemic levels
The compendium Scottish Transport Statistics publication released today shows that travel across a range of modes has increased over the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 261 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


National Speed Management Review consultation concludes
More than 19,000 responses have been received following a public consultation on proposed changes to speed limits in Scotland The...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 72 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


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


Sharon Dowey MSP Hails Choir’s Festive Fundraising Efforts
South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has praised the efforts of Marr Cappella, a community choir based in Troon, after their successful...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 122 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


Record information from Scottish public to Charity Crimestoppers helps keep Scotland safe
Last year, between 31st March 2023-April 2024, independent charity Crimestoppers Scotland and their youth programme Fearless received a...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 103 min read


Scottish Government’s £6 million boost for services providing support for families
Services providing support for families across Scotland are set to receive an additional £6 million funding in this years Scottish...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 61 min read


South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey Visits Blackthorn Salt in Ayr
South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has visited Blackthorn Salt in Ayr, to present the team with a parliamentary motion. Sharon Dowey lodged...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 41 min read
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