Punters across Hamilton enjoy returning to the pub as restrictions ease

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterPubs and bars ushering in a new era of service have praised punters for embracing “the change of a lifetime”.Hostelries were finally able to reopen indoors last week – but the warm welcome has changed dramatically in look.However, from big chains to small independents, businesses were bowled over by the willingness of customers to turn back out in force.Bosses at Ayr’s Arthur Street Kitchen

Nicola Sturgeon has said shielding in Scotland will be paused as of August 1 as long as the Covid-19 infection rate continues to decline at its present rate.About 180,000 people Scots were told by medical professionals to remain at home from March as they were at the greatest risk of becoming seriously ill or dying from the virus.But the First Minister said that as of tomorrow, they would be able to meet indoors in groups of up to eight people from up to two other households, as well as being

coronavirus lockdown today with beauty salons and tattoo parlours opening for the first time since late March. Enhanced safety measures will be put in place to prevent any spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus.

Click here for more info. Pubs and restaurants with outdoor spaces are buzzing.

While it’s still difficult for adult teams to return to training, it is slightly easier for the region’s youth teams.Groups of up to 10 players, as well as two coaches, can meet for full contact training, with small sided games also allowed.

worship, a range of visitor attractions and go to a pub or restaurant indoors from Wednesday, July 15. Hairdressers and barbers will also reopen to those seeking to get their lockdown locks seen to for the first time in almost four months.Nicola Sturgeon announced that there were zero deaths from Covid in Scotland for the sixth day in a row yesterday.

coronavirus, Boris Johnson is set to announce later today.The new legislation has divided the government and will not come into force until Friday, July 24 – raising fears over the virus spreading in the next 10 days.It comes more than a week after Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish first minister, announced face coverings would be compulsory in shops in Scotland – rules which came into force on Friday (July 10).As The Guardian reports, only 36% of people in the UK currently wear a face mask in

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Patients in hospitals across NHS Lanarkshire will again be able to receive visits from a loved one.Hospital visiting is now being re-instated in a staged approach.This comes after hospitals across Scotland had to take the exceptional step of stopping all but essential visitors coming into hospitals.Susan Friel, nurse director for Acute Services at NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Stopping hospital visiting was absolutely

UK this weekend. A number of people took to social media to warn others of their findings, with one going as far to suggest their children were ‘screaming’ at the sight of them.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A number of weeks ago, Scot Karen Skewies appeared on MasterChef as one of the 2020 contestants.The 57-year-old – who retired from her post as vice-president of international sales for Monster.com – has always loved cooking, so starring on the show was a real dream come true for her.Now she is providing a weekly recipe for Advertiser readers.She said: “I’d like to share some recipes which were inspired by my MasterChef

Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Scotland are being relaxed, as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed dates for hotels, indoor pubs and hairdressers to reopen and announced plans to lift restrictions on funerals and worship.In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Ms Sturgeon said the ongoing decline in the prevalence of coronavirus means the country can move into phase three of its four-step plan to exit lockdown.She confirmed that from tomorrow, people can meet in extended groups

The Castle Douglas branch of Legion Scotland is working towards re-opening its bar on August 6.And nearby Market Inn is “leaning towards” waiting a bit longer than July 15 to reopen.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Hamilton is the 29th sexiest place in Scotland, according to a new sex map.The town’s 54,080 residents have spent more per head on their sexual pleasure since lockdown than anywhere else in the region.Sexual happiness brand Lovehoney  analysed spending habits throughout Scotland and the UK to discover how lockdown had impacted on passion.Scotland’s sex capital was Paisley, Dumfries was second, Glasgow third, Motherwell

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A retail park in Hamilton was closed off by police last night after a large gathering took place.It is understood that car enthusiasts had met within Hamilton Palace Retail Park at around 8.25pm.A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We were called at around 8.25pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, following the report of a large gathering at Hamilton Palace Retail Park.“Officers attended, advice was given and the retail

Rutherglen shop owner is hoping her customers return now that coronavirus lockdown restrictions have been eased.

shoppers today after an easing of lockdown restrictions. The Scottish Government has given the green light for most non-essential shops to reopen as part of phase two of the roadmap out of lockdown.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Shoppers flooded the streets of Hamilton this morning as Primark opened its doors for the first time since lockdown.Locals were seen queued out the door on Quarry Street and round the building for the clothing store reopening at 8.30am.Miserable weather didn’t deter crowds who flocked to the high street in search of a bargain as clothes shops and other non-essential retail opened to the public again, as Scotland eases

coronavirus lockdown continues. Zoos and safari parks will also be allowed to open their doors to the public, however only for members of the public who live closeby.