Pupils from Troon’s St Patrick’s Primary visited the Scottish Parliament this week where they met up with Ayr MSP John Scott.

And Mr Scott was more than happy to show them around. He said:“I was delighted to welcome St Patrick’s Primary to the Parliament and to have the chance to answer their questions about the workings of the parliament and about my own work as an MSP.”Read

Cover matters, with John McQuaid

Do you really need Public Liability insurance?Read

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They’ve taken me to cleaners

A cleaner claims hotel bosses owe her more than £6000 after she was booted from her job.Read

Ayr family escapes bus blaze

A young family fled for their lives when the bus they were travelling on burst into flames on the A77.Read

Murals bring visitors wall together

Offices have been turned into stunning colour shows by youngsters with a passion for art.Read

Scottish Government advice on how to cut down on energy bills

Scots have been urged to seek energy help and advice from Home Energy Hotline.Read

Bike woman gets national prize

She’s always keen to get on her bike.Read

Money Matters with Adrian Murphy

George Osborne has decided to run it right to the wire before making his autumn, or should I say, winter statement this year.Read

New ferry service could link South Ayrshire with Argyll

A new ferry service could link South Ayrshire to Argyll.Read

Little Fire Music Column

Welcome along guys!Read

Race is on for Gaiety Theatre relaunch

Theatre bosses face a frantic race against time to re-open the iconic Gaiety.Read

Rail chiefs under fire for Maybole bridge

Rail chiefs have been blasted for giving access to a train line – just metres from a play park.Read

Ayr Racecourse lands top award

They’re a sure bet on the track.Read

Cover Matters with John McQuaid

In the coming weeks, many of us will be donning our best threads and getting ready to enjoy the seasonal festivities as we party with our colleagues and friends.Read

Throw them to the crocodiles

It seems that every week the Saturday night TV ratings war ends up making headlines in the showbiz sections of newspapers and magazines.Read

Hogmanany Hootenanny at Ayr Town Hall

What are you doing this Hogmanay?Read

Health chiefs under fire as patients needlessly die in hospital

Damning reports reveal how patients have needlessly died in Ayrshire’s hospitals.Read

NHS whistleblower calls for change in system

He blew the whistle on those at the top.Read

Sassoon Style, by Fraser McInnes

As Christmas gallops towards us Fraser McInnes, colour director, Sassoon Salon, Edinburgh, gives you inspiration of what you can do to make your hair look that little bit different to your normal style for the party season.Read