Vue to reopen Scottish cinemas this month as lockdown restrictions ease

Colin and Justin are facing their toughest challenge to date - renovating their new Glasgow flat from 5000 miles away. Covid restrictions have forced the duo, who are based in Toronto, Canada, to carry out the refurbishment of the west end pad - which they have yet to set foot in - via Zoom.

Hamilton Townhouse, Rutherglen Town Hall, Lanark Memorial Hall, East Kilbride Arts Centre and the Village Theatre, are currently selling tickets for events from August onwards.

reopening of non-essential retail across Scotland as well as a lift in the 'stay at home' guidelines a few weeks prior. April 26 saw shops and services open their doors for the first time this year.

have been allowed this year.Scots will also be able to meet outdoors in groups of eight people from eight different households.It comes as the number of people testing positive for covid has plummeted in recent months, with hospitalisations caused by coronavirus also in steep decline.The country's vaccination roll-out also continues at speed, with more than half of the population having received at least one dose.Speaking at her first covid media briefing since winning reelection last week, the

Apple - Android Between March and December 2020 the number of animals rehomed by the Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre fell by around 33 per cent compared to the same period in 2019.

coronavirus alert level has been downgraded as the number of deaths and hospitalisations continues to fall across the country. All of the country’s Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) agreed to move Scotland and the rest of the UK from level four to level three earlier today.

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Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Plans are afoot to re-open Callander’s visitor information centre (VIC) at a new location in the town later this month.The centre was previously based at the National Park offices on Main Street, however when it re-opens this year it will be located elsewhere in the street, in premises previously occupied by the old Royal Bank of Scotland.Preparations are underway to welcome an influx of visitors to

castle that is hugely popular with fans of the hit TV show Outlander fans is set to reopen for visitors.Midhope Castle, which doubles as Lallybroch - the early home of Sam Heughan's character Jamie Fraser - was temporarily closed at the tail end of last year due to the travel restrictions put in place by the Scottish government.

Perth and Kinross will reopen to the public once more from May 11.

dramatic Prime Minister’s Questions is likely to dominate today’s agenda. Boris Johnson was framed as a liar in the Commons for failing to admit to alleged remarks about allowing to let “bodies pile high” instead of seeing another covid lockdown.

link!North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) will be able to facilitate the return of 3769 children thanks to the national 'Learn to Swim' Framework.A partnership between Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water, it is delivered by Leisure Trusts and aquatic providers and enables children of all ages to become safe and confident swimmers.And the good news for parents is that recent studies show that chlorine makes pool environments safe.New measures have been put in place, including social distancing,

Daily Record’s new competition. We are giving shoppers the chance to win a shedload of Love2Shop vouchers as non-essential retail reopens in Scotland for the first time this year.

shoppers have formed huge queues to get back into their favourite high street store as shops reopened in Scotland today. Non-essential shops have been allowed to welcome customers for the first time in almost five months on Monday as lockdown restrictions ease.

coronavirus infections continues to fall. The country can finally take its first real steps out of lockdown since Boxing Day.

Scottish Government has published a series of rules and guidance that Scots should adhere to when visiting the pub during the coronavirus pandemic. From Monday, Scots will be able to enjoy a pint at their local beer garden as part of a series of changes being made to the lockdown.

coronavirus infections continues to fall. Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the changes to the rules earlier this week, paving the way for the hospitality sector and non-essential retail to reopen for the first time in four months.

Steven Gerrard is targeting Scottish Cup glory but warns even if the trophy is lifted it will mean NOTHING for next season. The Ibrox club have cruised to the Premiership title this season, wrapping it up by March as they remain unbeaten.