Council fails to address six key questions about Ayrshire sports pitch application

Amir Khan has revealed he has no urge to return to the sport.The former Bolton-born pro announced his retirement from boxing earlier this year after losing to Kell Brook, during which he was knocked out in the sixth round after a technical knockout. The 35-year-old appeared on Sky Sports as a pundit for the Adam Azim vs Anthony Loffet fight that saw an outstanding 66-second knockout from 20-year-old Azim. Although the fight itself was short-lived, Azim made a good impression following his appearance at the Skydome in Coventry.

Wimbledon looks to crown its latest King and Queen of the court.However, as some players are looking to impress on the court, others will be turning heads off it thanks to their stunning looks. From blonde bombshells to burgeoning stars, Wimbledon has it all.

pregnancy can be tough for many parents. But some who are facing a high risk might need their partners with them at all times.Now one woman is dealing with that exact dilemma as her husband has to leave her for 10 days. READ MORE: Estate agent lets rip in huge rant about job as he calls Londoners 'entitled d***s' The partner is planning an all-expenses paid trip with his colleagues, while his wife will stay at home with their toddler.

Time to kick back! Hollywood is buzzing about how they’re relaxing this summer.

Houzz, which was released earlier this week, revealed that 55% of homeowners plan to redecorate this year - and the average spend on our homes is set to reach £10,000 (up from £7,000 just three years ago). But before you get out the paint charts and start browsing the latest homeware collections, if you want your home to look up to date, you might want to consider what is in and out in the world of interiors. Here are six key trends to know for summer 2022.The feature wall may have fallen out of favour, but that’s not the case with decorative paint effects. Adding a block of colour to define a desk or dining area, for example, is a simple way to add interest to a featureless room - and it’s much quicker and cheaper than repainting the entire space.

If you've gone your whole life thinking that CrossFit consisted of some HIIT classes carried out by a majority of massive, muscular men, then you're not alone. It's admittedly an area of fitness I've never given much thought to – instead favouring running or Pilates. But, my editor is a huge fan.

Ayrshire Hospice has this week launched their annual Forget-Me-Not appeal with a ‘Memory Meadow’ display within the grounds of Lochgreen House Hotel in Troon.

EastEnders star Letitia Dean takes centre stage next week as her character Sharon Watts finds herself in danger.The 54-year-old actress has played the feisty Walford resident since 1985 and fans of the BBC One soap will see her faced with more drama in upcoming scenes.Sharon and Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) prepare for the grand opening of Peggy’s and despite being sacked, Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) orders the staff around.READ MORE: EastEnders fans swooning over 'ageless' Sharon Watts who looks ‘20 years old’Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) warns the trio that she won’t stop with her vendetta against them but they are stopped in their tracks when two men enter waving a gun.Kat and Sharon panic and try to call Sam for help and Shirley takes cover in the office but a gunshot rings out.As Sharon finds herself in the middle of the latest drama in Albert Square, Daily Star has taken a look back at some of Letitia's glamorous snaps.Letitia sent fans wild with her new look at the British Soap Awards last week as she showed off her incredible weight loss in a glamorous black dress. ITV viewers watched the actress receive the the Outstanding Achievement Award from her on-screen mum Anita Dobson at the showbiz bash.However, fans appeared to be distracted by Letitia's weight loss transformation.The actress stripped off for her stage role in Calendar Girls back in 2010.Speaking about her role at the time, Letitia said: "It’s been so cold in rehearsals that I haven’t taken my coat off let alone my bra.“It’s something new for me as I’ve never taken my clothes off on stage before.

body positive influencer has spoken up about her road to confidence – and why anyone has a bikini body worth celebrating.Elloise Mary, 24, from Sydney, Australia, lives surrounded by beautiful beaches and often posts snaps of herself in her favourite swimwear and sports gear at home and on holiday.Her fans certainly love the Instagram model’s tropical snaps and her encouraging opinions on loving yourself – she even has a whopping 31,400 followers on her @elloise_fit page.READ MORE: Mum's genius hack turns economy seats into a giant bed on long haul flightsBut, Elloise hasn’t always been so confident with her looks and speaks out about learning to love her body type.And, she even offered her advice to those who are fearful of baring their bods at the beach or on holiday.Speaking to Daily Star, Elloise said: “I certainly used to feel a lot less confident in summer!“I’ve learned over the years that life is too short to avoid doing the things that you love, just because of the way that you view your body. I personally love going to the beach, but used to avoid it as I was scared of others judging me.“Think about how often you actively judge someone’s appearance at the beach— never, right? So why believe that others will judge you?“More importantly, why does it matter if someone has opinions of your body? As long as you are having a good time, that’s all that matters.”And, Elloise even has a mantra she lives by.The influencer commented: “I am more than just my body, which is so true.

Sex pest MP Patrick Grady has given up his membership of the SNP while police investigate claims of sexual harassment against him.

Coatbridge’s MSP is welcoming a new £50 winter heating benefit due to be paid out to 400,000 Scottish households from next February.

A GAME show fanatic has spilled the beans on how to appear on some of Britain's best-loved quizzing programmes. From Tipping Point and The Chase to Countdown and Pointless - getting on a game show isn’t as difficult as you might think.

MODEL Hailey Clauson ditches the Jean Paul Gaultier cone bras for some black lacy lingerie. The 27-year-old former Sports Illustrated cover girl became the face of the 70-year-old French designer’s Classique fragrance in 2020.

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong may be one of the most talked about names this summer, but the Dutchman has always been highly rated, and even had a nickname at youth level.De Jong starred under Erik ten Hag at Ajax before making the £65million move to Barcelona, and now Manchester United are looking to bring him to the Premier League. The midfielder has been linked ever since Ten Hag was appointed United boss, and the Dutchman was seen as one of the main stars in Ajax's golden generation in 2019.But he's been a level above the rest throughout the entirety of his career, and was even called 'The Mister' at youth level due to his talents. And according to former coach Jos Bogers, he was the best midfielder to have ever trained under him at Dutch side Willem.READ MORE: Manchester United flop Paul Pogba 'returning to Juventus' on a free transferWith some players, it can take time for ability to shine through, and as Jamie Vardy has demonstrated, sometimes you can be a very late bloomer.

Taraji P. Henson dazzled while attending a dinner hosted bythe BET Awards - in partnership with her and the Boris L.

Police are searching for two men who gunned down a professional kickboxer and left him fighting for his life in hospital.Sam Abdulrahim, 30, was shot several times while leaving his cousin’s funeral in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and is now in a critical condition in Royal Melbourne Hospital.He was driving a black Mercedes four-wheel-drive, near the Fawkner cemetery around noon (Australia time) on Saturday, when two men wearing balaclavas in a grey Mazda SUV ambushed his car and sprayed it with bullets, hitting Abdulrahim at least three times in the chest.READ MORE: Putin 'doesn't have a long life ahead of him' due to Illness, say spies in KremlinVictoria police Acting Superintendent Boris Buick said Abdulrahim managed to drive himself to Fawkner police station following the shooting.The men fled the scene after they crashed their car into a fire hydrant just over a mile away.Superintendent Buick said the men then went to a nearby service station where they carjacked a mother and her child in a black Ford Territory at gunpoint.A few hours later, the car was found by police 15km away, at a town called Epping.“The mother and her son were not injured, but obviously it was a terrifying experience.”Abdulrahim, who owns boxing management company Punisher Promotions, was previously jailed for two years after he lost control of his sports car and crashed, killing 88-year-old Muriel Hulett.“Police are looking for any witnesses, to come forward and speak to police,” Superintendent Buick said.“An incident like this is terrifying for the public and for the people involved.” To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. Fawkner resident, Danny Perini told 9News he thought

wearing a white dress come summer. Why? Well, the fear starts with the idea that white can wash a woman out. From there it progresses to the traditional fashion fears we’ve been brainwashed with over the years. Do these sound familiar –  it’s not always appropriate to wear white; all white dresses are see-through; you need tons of colour to balance a white dress? Let’s wipe the slate clean and start with a simple statement: a white dress is flattering for every woman.

Nick Cannon sported an all-black look as he showed up to host the Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing The Stigma Together event at The GRAMMY Museum on Saturday.TheWild 'n Out host, 41, rocked a stylish black leather jacket over a matching scoop neck T-shirt and jeans, and covered his head with a black turban.The event was hosted by the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective, MusiCares And Universal Hip Hop Museum in Los Angeles, and sought to 'amplify the importance of mental wellness, especially in Hip Hop culture.' Host of the night: Nick Cannon sported an all-black look as he showed up to host the Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing The Stigma Together event at The GRAMMY Museum on SaturdayCannon finalized his trendy look with a pair of silver-rimmed eyeglassesand sturdy black boots. The rapper was seen flashing a big smile as he posed with Universal Hip Hop Museum's Executive Producer and Advisory Board member Tina Marie Tyler, music executive Adrian Miller, andpanelist Eric Brooks on the red carpet.Tyler looked ravishing in a form-fitting long-sleeve black dress, which she paired with open-toe platform heels.

Jaimie Alexander opted for an all-denim look while stepping out for a bit of shopping at By Far in West Hollywood over the weekend.The Blindspot actress, 38, paired an oversized denim shirt with chic flared jeans and a matching denim bag for the sunny day.The outing came after her ex Peter Facinelli's fiancéeLily Anne Harrison, 33, confirmed that she is expectingher first child with the Twilight actor, 48. Shopping spree:Jaimie Alexander opted for an all-denim look while stepping out for a bit of shopping at By Far in West Hollywood over the weekendThe South Carolina native finalized her look with a pair of round black shades and a sporty black watch on her wrist.

Wayne quit his £90,000-a-week job as manager of recently relegated Derby County to support his family, sources close to the former Evertonian revealed to the Mirror. The dramatic move came after the couple faced intense scrutiny over Coleen's 'Wagatha Christie' legal battle with rival footballer's wife Rebekah Vardy. Now Wayne, 36, is having his first full summer break in 20 years - going back to when he and school sweetheart Coleen were first dating.

GEMMA Owen has revealed her secret sex fetish is having her toes sucked. The 19-year-old daughter of footballer Michael Owen told her partner Luca Bish she was enjoying it after he put her toes in his mouth.