Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip while airstrikes in a new offensive killed at least 103 people, including dozens of children, overnight and into Sunday, hospitals ...

The mother of Southport attack victim Elsie Dot Stancombe has praised “inspiring” blood donors during a drive in the seaside town. Almost 100 people donated blood at the session at St John Stone ...

The UK Government should reconsider allowing a second independence referendum if there is an “overwhelming desire” for it in Scotland, Michael Gove has said. The Tory grandee was part of successive ...

A 16-year-old boy has died following reports of a disturbance at a beach in Ayrshire. Police are appealing for witnesses who were at Irvine Beach on Saturday to come forward. Officers were called to ...

Centrica has said it remains in talks with ministers about Government cooperation to expand and revamp its Rough facility.

SOUTH Ayrshire residents are urged to be on the lookout for doorstep sellers this summer. With the better weather, the council's Trading Standards team is reminding residents to be extra cautious of ...

THE countdown is on for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Ayr. The much-loved event will return to The Low Green on Sunday, June 1, with people of all ages and abilities invited to take part in ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, vowed on Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world. He offered a message of love and communion during an ...

(Image: Newsquest) These Annbank and St Ann’s primary school pupils joined forces for a big litter pick back in May 2010. (Image: Newsquest) Dalmellington Primary 5/6 pupils completed their work on ...

Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the ...

A loving couple who are familiar faces in the Prestwick community are set to celebrate an extraordinary anniversary.

Russia overnight into Sunday launched one of its most intense drone attacks on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022. Russia fired a total of 273 exploding drones and decoys ...