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A proposal to ban access to a historic right of way across Prestwick Golf Club during events marking the 150th Open tournament has been approved.

A bid by the Conservative administration to revisit the demolition of Ayr’s high flats was resoundingly beaten at the last meeting of South Ayrshire Council before recess.

Post Office bosses say they are in discussions with a retailer to finally replace its Whitletts service more than half a year since it closed.

South Ayrshire countryside has been given the green light.Nick Wise applied for planning permission to erect three glamping pods outside Straiton in a garden and paddock area beside Bennan Farm.There were 16 objections against the bid for the holiday destination on the edge of the beautiful Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park.Seven people supported the visitor accommodation, which will also lie on the periphery of the special Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere.Councillors on the council's regulatory panel planning committee gave permission for the venture on Thursday.Councillor Ian Cavana, Labour, said: “It was approved as we are trying to boost tourism in the area.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThe Dalmilling area of Ayr has overtaken Alloway and Doonfoot as South Ayrshire’s major COVID-19 ‘hotspot,’ according to a new report.The Post can reveal how the district recorded more cases of the killer virus than any other area during a recent study.And one Ward Councillor for the area, who recently tested positive for COVID-19 along with his wife, is convinced that deprivation is a factor.Labour Councillor Ian Cavana admitted he’s “concerned” about the figures and worried about the effect it has on single people having to isolate during the pandemic.He told The Post: “This raises real concern for everybody.“As a young boy, I was brought up

Lockdown parties have been taking place on the banks of the river in Ayr, a councillor has warned. 

Plans have been approved for a drive thru coffee shop in Ayr - and it could be a Starbucks.