New Cumnock11 Sep 2025Scotland's most important mineral sites 'being targeted'Government body NatureScot warned that illegal mineral collection was damaging sites.11 Sep 20252 May 2025Man, 85, dies after being hit by articulated lorryPolice say the incident, which involved a white DAF vehicle, happened at about 15:45 on Thursday.2 May 202527 Jan 2025Teenager killed by falling tree during storm namedCalum Carmichael, 19, died in hospital on Saturday from his injuries after his car was hit by the tree in East Ayrshire27 Jan 20254 Mar 2024Miners' strike divisions 'have never gone away'Miners' strike memories, from throwing stones at "scabs" to soup kitchens, are still vivid 40 years on.4 Mar 202425 Jan 2024'I was told I was too glamorous to do a good Burns speech'Leading figures on the Burns supper circuit say female inclusion has improved - but there is a way to go.25 Jan 202411 Oct 2023Boy dies and six people in hospital after crashLewis Campbell, 15, died at the scene after police were called to Boig Road near New Cumnock on Tuesday.11 Oct 202319 Sep 2023Girl, 9, killed after being knocked off bike by tractorNaomi Ferrans died at the scene after her bike was hit by a tractor that was towing a trailer.19 Sep 202318 Sep 2023Young child dies after being struck by vehicleEmergency services were called after the child was knocked down on the A76 in New Cumnock on Monday.18 Sep 202323 Nov 2022Compensation awarded after worker froze to deathRonnie Alexander, 74, died after being found lying in snow at a wind farm in East Ayrshire.23 Nov 2022...