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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 1, 20252 min read


Local MSP welcomes progress on Prestwick flood reduction project
SNP MSP Siobhian Brown is welcoming the latest developments in the ongoing flood reduction project in Prestwick. The project aims to...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 13, 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


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


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


Ayrshire MSP Visits Glennon Brothers Ltd Troon
Ayrshire MSP Sharon Dowey has visited Glennon Brothers UK Ltd sawmill in Troon. Glennon Brothers, one of the largest sawmilling groups in...

Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Travelling Cabinet to visit South Ayrshire
Ayr to host public discussion with Scottish Government Cabinet. Residents of South Ayrshire will have the chance to put questions to...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 24, 20241 min read


New ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides Network
The procurement of seven new electric ferries to help support island communities and improve the resilience of the Clyde and Hebrides...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Ayrshire MSP Congratulates Champion Cocktail Maker
Ayrshire MSP Sharon Dowey has presented Robbie Quinn of Scotts Bar and Restaurant in Troon with a parliamentary motion, congratulating...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Scotland to Get New Intercity Train Fleet
The Scottish Government announced today that procurement will begin to replace its Intercity trains. The procurement, which will be led...

Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 3, 20241 min read


MSP visits Virgin Money Databank at Troon Banking Hub
SNP MSP for Ayr, Prestwick & Troon, Siobhian Brown, visited the Troon Banking Hub to hear about the Virgin Money Databank. The databank...

Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Post Office operators in Scotland urged to share their experiences to help Horizon Inquiry
Post Office operators in Ayr, Prestwick & Troon have been urged by local MSP Siobhian Brown to share their experiences of working with...

Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 1, 20242 min read


XL Bully Dog Safeguards to Come into Force
New rules for owners take effect this week. XL Bully owners have until midnight Wednesday 31 July to apply for an exemption certificate...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 31, 20241 min read


New ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides
The procurement of seven new electric ferries to help support island communities and improve the resilience of the Clyde and Hebrides...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Local Msp Hears About All Things Audiology From In-store Experts During Specsavers Ayr Visit
The Audiology team at Specsavers in Ayr welcomed Ayrshire MSP Sharon Dowey for a visit last week to highlight how they help reduce...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 5, 20242 min read


New Scottish Cabinet
First Minister John Swinney has announced a new Scottish Cabinet to help drive real and urgent progress in eradicating child poverty,...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 8, 20242 min read


XL Bully Dog Exemption Application Process Opens
Owners are urged to apply before the 31st July deadline. XL Bully owners can now apply for an exemption certificate so they can continue...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 2, 20241 min read


HMP Kilmarnock Joins Public Prison Sector After 25 Years of Private Management
In a landmark move for Scotland's correctional system, HMP Kilmarnock has transitioned into the public prison estate as of 17 March 2024,...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 18, 20242 min read


SPT Approves Options For Bus Reform Including Franchising
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has approved the recommendations arising from the Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS)...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 17, 20243 min read


National Clinical Director to leave
Jason Leitch will leave the post at the end of April. Professor Jason Leitch will leave his role as National Clinical Director at the end...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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