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Breaking: Former SNP chief executive peter murrell jailed

The sentence brings a dramatic chapter in Scottish politics to a close following a case that has dominated headlines and raised serious questions about trust, accountability and the management of party finances. Image - Wiki Murrell was one of the most influential figures behind the scenes in Scottish politics for more than two decades. While elected politicians often occupied the spotlight, he was widely regarded as one of the key architects of the SNP’s organisational success during its...

Jun 23, 2026

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Ayr MSP says we need to build resilience against wildfire and keep Ayrshire’s beaches safe

Ayr SNP MSP Siobhian Brown is highlighting the importance of fire prevention along Ayrshire’s coastlines as she joins national efforts to strengthen Scotland’s resilience against wildfires. Ms Brown, in her ministerial capacity co-chaired a national wildfire summit in the Cairngorms National Park recently alongside Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, bringing together representatives from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), NatureScot, Scottish Land and Estates, environmental...

Oct 17, 2025

Ayr businessman wullie hogg claims victory in Ayr north by-election

Independent candidate and local businessman Wullie Hogg has been elected as the new councillor for Ward 3 – Ayr North following Thursday’s by-election. Image - Ayrshire Daily News The count took place at Ayr Academy, with the result announced shortly after 11:30pm on Thursday 16 October. Hogg, who runs the well-known Ayrshire firm the mighty “WSH Fencing”, secured the seat with 850 first preference votes. Known locally for his successful fencing business and large social media following,...

Oct 17, 2025

Voters head to the polls in Ayr north by-election

A by-election is taking place today in Ward 3, Ayr North, where one councillor will be elected to serve the people and communities of South Ayrshire. The ward, which has an electorate of 12,653 and around 2,500 postal voters, is currently represented by Councillors Laura Brennan-Whitefield, Ian Cavana, and Ian Davis. Eight candidates are standing for election: Orhan Bulikj (Independent) Ian Douglas (Scottish National Party) John Duncan (Scottish Labour Party) Mason Graham (Scottish Liberal...

Oct 16, 2025

Scotland “needs a fresh start with independence” says Ayr MSP

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown has said Scotland “needs a fresh start with independence”, following the publication of a new Scottish Government paper titled A Fresh Start with Independence. Photo: Siobhian Brown MSP The paper explores how an independent Scotland could improve the economy, public services and living standards, while addressing issues such as migration, energy and defence. Brown said it should be up to the people of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon to determine Scotland’s future. She...

Oct 13, 2025