Scots chef Nick Nairn says social distancing plans are 'fatal blow' for hospitality firms

Perth has called the Scottish Government’s current physical distancing rules “a disaster” and is calling for urgent focus on the pathway for reopening indoor arts venues. Nick Williams, chief executive of HX, the Perth charitable trust behind Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre, strongly attacked the lack of a road map towards reopening venues.

Edinburgh bus missed her baby’s head by an inch.

outside a car as it was 'driving along a major Scots road'. The man was caught on camera performing the hair-raising stunt on the A90 northbound in the north-east earlier this evening.

sickening child porn images at his family home in Broughty Ferry, near Dundee. Andrews pled guilty to taking or permitting to be taken indecent images or pseudo images of children in Seafield Road between 8 and 11 November 2019.Andrews, 54, was the Director of Operations at the National Phenotypic Screening Centre in Dundee when his home was raided by police acting on information.

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.A Lockerbie student has launched a petition objecting to a reduction in red meat in his school cafe.And Liam Grieve’s stance against the new menu policy has won the backing of hundreds of people in less than a week.He made his feelings known on the change.org website where he launched the petition headlined: “Bring back meat to the cafe at Lockerbie Academy”.The S3 pupil said: “On Thursday there was

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Scots have been urged to ‘be kind’ to hospitality staff as the country’s bars and restaurants prepare to welcome back customers for the first weekend of the year.Hospitality venues were given the green light to reopen from Monday this week as Scotland moved to level three lockdown restrictions.Punters are allowed to enjoy a drink outside in beer gardens until 10pm, while diners can enjoy a meal indoors

Dennistoun after they performed the Heimlich Manoeuvre and saved their life yesterday.Lauren was visiting the cafe with a family member when they began to choke on their food and couldn't breathe for what "felt like forever", according to Glasgow Live.Staff members were alerted to the distressing incident by Lauren's sister and three employees sprung to action.The staff - Poppy, Douglas and Erin - intervened and immediately phoned an ambulance as the team also provided comfort and

hospital after thugs launched a targeted attack on a Scots home. Two men, who are understood to have weapons, stormed the home at Church Place, Fauldhouse, West Lothian and began threatening the residents around 6.20pm on Thursday night.

Police have launched an appeal after a man was left seriously injured in Stirling.Around 8.30am this morning officers were called to Clark Street in Stirling where a 46-year-old man was found lying on the road.The man was rushed to Forth Valley Royal Hospital where he was treated for serious but not life threatening injuries.An investigation has now been launched into the incident and police are asking witnesses to come forward.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing

Dumfries pensioner who believed his five-year fight with electricity giant Scottish Power was over has said he’s “back to square one”.Bill Glasson was delighted when the company scrapped the £22,000 bill they claimed he owed – and said he was actually due a refund of more than £2,600.But Mr Glasson faced further misery on Thursday when two more envelopes from Scottish Power were delivered to his home.

Police raced to the scene after the incident happened on Station Road in Callander at around 5.45pm on Sunday, April 25. Ambulance crews attended and three men who sustained serious injuries were taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital for treatment.

Blantyre yesterday morning. NHS worker Mark Richards was cycling on Glasgow Road around 11.30am on Saturday when he was hit by the vehicle, believed to be a dark coloured Vauxhall Insignia.

Johnstone and Linwood, happened around 9.30pm as emergency services raced to the scene on the A737. A blue Kawasaki motorbike, travelling on the southbound carriageway, and a blue Dacia Sandero Stepway car, travelling on the northbound carriageway, were involved in the crash.

refunded him more than £2,500.Retired marine engineer Bill Glasson said he got the shock of his life when he was hit with three electricity bills for more than £22,000 each within the space of a week.Despite numerous attempts to address the matter with the company and find out what was happening, the frustrated 85-year-old said he was “getting nowhere” and was “stressed up to his eyeballs”.But after the Standard stepped in, Scottish Power backtracked and admitted Bill and wife Margaret, 81, had

police crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a Scots town. Some 15 charges were brought as officers found people allegedly drinking in public, alleged drug possession, resisting arrest and assaulting police over the weekend in Stirling.

Aroma Coffee & Kitchen - who are based on Stewarton Street - are known for their cool and quirky options.They posted their latest invention on Facebook showing both a Celtic and a Rangers crest on top of a frothy coffee.In the post, they said: "Have a great old firm day, remember it’s only a game enjoy."Many customers were loving it.One said: "Well we will have a couple, can you do it with tea?"Another added: "These are fab."While others commented with green and blue heart emojis.The cafe

Dumfries pensioner got the shock of his life when he was hit with three electricity bills for more than £22,000 each. Retired marine engineer Bill Glasson, 85, received three demands for payment within the space of a week.

Glasgow cafe’s Line of Duty themed biscuits have become a sell-out smash. Brooklyn Cafe in the city’s southside has created a series of sweet treats containing quotes and terms used in the cop drama.