Green light for 119 homes on farmland which developer won battle to build on

Ayr used to provide temporary accommodation to the homeless was left in a 'disgusting mess' - with used needles, blood on the wall and vomit on the floor, it is claimed.It has been alleged the flat in the town's George Street, fell ‘way below the standards’ expected to house vulnerable people.One man who contacted Ayrshire Live over a recent stay at the flat, has hit out at South Ayrshire Council over the recent condition of the property.The man, who we are not naming, has been in and out of homeless accommodation for four years and been diagnosed with depression.He said: “The place I’d been sent to is full of drug addicts who leave used needles everywhere.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your

Earlier this year, Josie Gibson vowed to transform her lifestyle and kick “unhealthy habits” as she admitted she didn’t feel “sexy”. Months into her weight loss journey, the fun-loving 36 year old TV star has candidly opened up on how she has lost more than a stone and how good she feels within herself in an exclusive chat just for OK! VIP club members.

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Ashley Tisdale says she is "slowly healing" after the birth of her daughter Jupiter last month.

Top conservative figures joined together to honor the late Rush Limbaugh, prominent radio show host who helped shape the modern-day Republican Party, in a video tribute Saturday. The hour-long production included political big wigs like Donald Trump, Mike Pence and Florida Gov.

After the cruelest year and amid the weirdest awards season in memory, the eighth annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards are being handed out tonight. Deadline will be updating the winners at the virtual ceremony as they are announced.

Taylor Swift dropped the full track list for Fearless (Taylor’s Version) — and boy, it seems like we are in for a treat!

More than two years after CBS Studios was sued over the current MacGyver series, the company has hit back, claiming that the case “suffers from fatal, incurable deficiencies.”

Aberdeenshire road as they deal with an ongoing incident. The A947 Fyvie to Turriff road is currently shut and diversions are in place as officers deal with an incident.The circumstances of the road closure are not yet known but the road is expected to remain closed for a "considerable" amount of time.Police Scotland confirmed to the Daily Record they were dealing with an ongoing incident and there was no risk to the wider public.

SIR Tom Jones has told how he feared he would not survive the death of his wife. The music legend, 80, said the “lowest point of my life” was losing Linda, aged 75, to lung cancer in 2016 after 59 years of marriage.

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Kilwinning, are among six budding gardeners and families from across Scotland who will make regular appearances to share hints and tips from their own gardens.Aidan will be showcasing Joe's garden with his unique collection of antique roses and advice on wild meadow gardening.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The BBC have dubbed the new correspondents 'The Beechgrowers." and they

Taylor Swift will be releasing her new album Fearless (Taylor’s Version) next week and she has finally dropped the official track list!

Bella Thorne, 23, and her fiance Benjamin Mascolo, 27, have been spotted for the first time since they got engaged on March 20. The sweet couple stepped out in Los Angeles on April 2, heading for a night out on the town after revealing the happy news that “she said yes.” Bella’s look was reminiscent of The Little Mermaid as she rocked a bedazzled, green bustier and shimmering, green skintight pants. The Shake It Up alum also wore glittering silver pumps, and accessorized with matching bracelets, rings and a necklace adorned with green stones. To complete her look, she rocked green eyeshadow, which complemented her fiery, red hair.

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dogs in her own back garden has been named.The tragedy happened in the back garden of a home in Boundary Avenue, Rowley Regis, at around 3.20pm on Good Friday, April 2.Following the incident, both animals have been seized by police and a 43-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of being the person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and death is caused.At a press conference on Saturday morning, West Midlands Police confirmed the man has been bailed.The victim, who police confirmed on Saturday morning was Lucille Downer, aged 85, suffered dog bite injuries although a post-mortem examination will take place to establish the cause of death.In a statement her family said: "Lucille was a mother, grandmother and great-

NOEL Gallagher refuses to end his feud with Blur's Damon Albarn and accused the singer of 'taunting' his band Oasis. Noel reignited their 25-year-old feud, which he claimed kicked off after his brother and former bandmate Liam Gallagher discovered Damon was dating his girlfriend.

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SNP on the regional list is the 'ultimate wasted vote' as he rallied supporters in a speech. The former SNP First Minister, who led the party during the 2014 independence referendum, is now running on the north-east regional list to become an MSP for the pro-Independence Alba Party.

Between domestic violence allegations and a heated custody battle, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's dramatic divorce trial has been ongoing since their fateful split in September 2016. The major bone of contention is the custody of their underage children as well as how to split their enormous estate, Château Miraval.

Demi Lovato is back to bless our ears with her soulful vocals as her cathartic, triumphant seventh studio album Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over dropped yesterday, i.e.