3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (499+ words) Almost 40,000 hens will arrive at Fowler Farm when the unit is complete(Image: Getty Images) An Ayrshire farmer has been given the green light to build a storage area for 39,500 hens as part of a free range egg laying unit....

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (418+ words) Jackie and Alan took the measuring stick out to get a more precise measurement. An Ayrshire couple who reckon they’ve grown the tallest Sunflower in the region have told how their stunning plant has taken another stretch this week. Ayrshire…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (118+ words) North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy attended The Last Foundations exhibition at Motherwell Heritage Centre on Saturday, celebrating an important piece of Ravenscraig’s history and the memories of the people who lived and worked there.(Image: WSH) The exhibition, along with…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (191+ words) Ayr Racecourse jockeys' weighing room Ayr Racecourse chiefs have launched a bid to make alterations and build an extension to their weighing room and jockeys’ facilities. A planning application seeking permission for the works has been lodged with South Ayrshire…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (401+ words) Stevie admitted he had learned a valuable lesson (Image: BBC) A Fife farmer found himself facing a catastrophic situation after pouring a quarter of a million pounds into his dream project. On the BBC's This Farming Life, which showcases some…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (447+ words) Multiple fatalities have been seen in the southwest of Scotland.(Image: Machars Veterinary Services) A vet in Dumfries and Galloway has reported an outbreak of equine grass sickness, saying it has already led to “multiple losses” of animals in the…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (472+ words) Sir Tom Jones left everyone in tears following his performance(Image: ITV) Age appears to be no barrier for Sir Tom Jones, who has once again demonstrated why he remains one of the UK's most celebrated performers. The music legend…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (397+ words) Symptoms include nasal discharge, redness and swelling of the lips(Image: Getty) Temporary restrictions on the movement of animals in Dumfries and Galloway are set to be introduced to halt the spread of the deadly bluetongue virus. Earlier this month,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (248+ words) It was “very much a family afternoon out with stalls, tombola and a tearoom”. A bunch of green-fingered gardeners showcased the fruits of their labour with a successful open day. The Allers Allotment event saw all ages gather to enjoy…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (556+ words) Mental health campaign organisation Rural Rest is celebrating a major milestone after successfully securing a Community Asset Transfer from North Lanarkshire Council - paving the way for an ambitious new outdoor wellbeing space in Coatbridge. The successful transfer will allow Rural…...