A prominent hospitality group is requesting longer licensing hours for Scotland’s World Cup matches next summer. With kickoff times at 02:00 and 23:00 UK-time, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association emphasized the need for extended hours to meet fan demand during this unique event. The government is collaborating with councils to facilitate this.
Planning officers in the Borders have advised that plans for Scotland’s first Center Parcs resort should be approved. The £450m project near Hawick includes around 700 holiday lodges, newly formed lochs, nature trails, woodland areas, an indoor swimming complex, a spa, outdoor activity zones, shops and restaurants. Around 40 local residents have lodged objections, raising concerns about […]
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a new Budget that includes a mileage-based charge for electric vehicles set to begin in 2028. Battery electric cars will incur a fee of 3p per mile, and plug-in hybrids 1.5p. Scottish ministers expressed concerns about the impact on rural areas, where longer travel distances are common.
The company behind eight well known holiday parks in the West of Scotland has gone into administration. Cove Communities Venture 2 Argyle Opco Ltd run flagship parks Drimsynie Estate in Lochgoilhead, Hunters Quay Holiday Village in Dunoon and Loch Lomond Holiday Park as well as 5 others. Administrators Alvarez & Marsal Europe have been called […]
The UK Government has proposed new rules making it illegal to resell concert tickets above their original price, aiming to end ticket touting and protect consumers. Resale can only include face value plus capped service charges. Resale platforms must ensure compliance with these regulations. Public opinions are being sought on this issue.
Following World War I, red poppies flourished on the battlefields, symbolizing sacrifice and renewal. Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields” inspired remembrance efforts, leading to the Royal British Legion adopting the poppy in 1921. Each November, wearing poppies honors those who sacrificed for freedom.
Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, passed away at 93, her family announced. They confirmed she died peacefully at home in London. John Cleese praised her as a “wonderful comic actress,” highlighting her remarkable performances in the beloved sitcom.
🕯️ On This Day – 11th September 2001 Today marks the 24th anniversary of the tragic attacks in New York, when the Twin Towers were struck in an act of terrorism. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, with thousands more injured, leaving a moment in history the world will never forget. Many of us remember exactly […]