Scotland’s First Minister will warn that blocking the Scottish Government’s draft Budget risks “feeding the forces of anti-politics and populism”, in his first speech of the new year. Mr Swinney will ...

A survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing who devoted his life to advocating for peace has died aged 93. Shigemi ...

At least 8in of snow was expected as the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings from Kansas and Missouri to New Jersey.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne has died aged 32, their publicist has said. James Lee Williams, who performs as the drag queen, won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and came third on the ...

A MAJOR darts championship being held in Ayrshire has added a second event due to popular demand. The Ayrshire Masters Darts Event has announced another show will take place on Saturday, April 26.

AYR'S Miss Great Britain Ava Morgan has reflected on her "incredible year" after scooping the national title in 2024. The 19-year-old became the 79th winner to hold the Miss Great Britain crown after ...

AYRSHIRE prisoners are being fed better than the region's NHS patients, a Tory politician has claimed. Costings released to the Scottish Conservatives show meals at HMP Kilmarnock cost £4.71 compared ...

Heavy snow and sleet showers have led to difficult travel conditions for much of Ireland, but most schools are expected to reopen on Monday after the Christmas and new year holiday. Snow, ice, heavy ...

Elon Musk has said Nigel Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead Reform UK, just weeks after the pair had a “great” meeting in the US. The tech billionaire’s about turn appeared to be linked to a ...

AN OVERNIGHT road closure is set to take place in Ayr next week to allow for Scottish Water works. Low Road, in the busy Heathfield area of the town, will be closed from its junction with Heathfield ...

Karl Nehammer announced on Saturday he would step down in the next few days after coalition talks with the Social Democrats collapsed.

POLICE in Ayrshire are urging people to take steps to deter potential thefts of their domestic heating oil this winter. Officers say that this time of year can see a rise in domestic heating oil ...