Wait goes on for the reopening of Dumbarton Castle as lockdown eases

lockdown restrictions ease significantly for the first time in four months. A number of rules changes have come into force from today - including the reopening of non-essential retail and hospitality.

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.

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.

Sharon Osbourne is getting some support from her former The Talk co-stars.

Sharon Osbourne delivered some sad news on Thursday and desperately urged her social media followers to help her. The star - who recently left her gig on The Talk - took to her Instagram Stories with a devastating plea. MORE: The Talk's Carrie Ann Inaba shows support for Sharon Osbourne in heartfelt postShe wrote: "Momo my precious Scottish Fold cat has been missing for 3 days.

new freedoms next week after Nicola Sturgeon confirmed lockdown will ease further as covid cases continue to fall. The First Minister announced the country will move to Level Three lockdown next Monday, leading to a raft of changes.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced that lockdown will ease across Scotland next week as cases continue to fall.The First Minister said the country would move to Level Three lockdown on Monday, April 26. The SNP leader, at a Scottish Government covid briefig, gave detail of travel between Scotland, England and Wales and the reopening of gyms, non-essential shops and the hospitality sector.

First Minister announced the country will be placed under Level 3 as of Monday which means thousands of non-essential shops and businesses can finally reopen their doors after almost five months of closure.Hospitality businesses will also be able to welcome back customers - but with strict social distancing rules in place - as of April 26, with pub beer gardens able to start selling pints.And there's good news for couples planning to celebrate a wedding with more guests allowed at venues.Scots

beer gardens, with opening hours determined by local licensing laws. The First Minister had previously flagged the April 26th date when she published the Government’s routemap for taking Scotland out of lockdown.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Dumbarton Chivas workers are being balloted on industrial action over an attempt to freeze pay in a move dubbed “corporate greed”.GMB Scotland were set to ballot workers at the Kilmalid bottling plant yesterday (Monday) over the freeze after claims emerged that Chivas’ parent company Pernod Ricard awarded pay rises to workers in France this year.Discussions took place between the union and Chivas

Cancer battler Adeline Davidson, aged four, is on the road to recovery after her much-delayed bone marrow transplant finally went ahead. Parents Steph, 27, and Jordan, 28, endured a rollercoaster two years as ops involving three possible donors had to be cancelled because of medical complications.

Falkirk for sticking to coronavirus rules, as more lockdown restrictions are eased. From today, people in Falkirk can travel outside the council area to other parts of Scotland for the first time this year.The relaxation also mean that up to six people from six different households can gather outside.Many people are taking advantage of the easing with hundreds flocking to beauty and tourist spots, including The Kelpies.

finally lifted today after more than four months, while groups of up to six people from six different households can also now legally meet outdoors. Until now, most Scots have been unable to invite people into their own homes for non-essential purposes since September and thousands of hospitality businesses remain shut.

Scottish Government brought forward a series of changes to Scotland’s lockdown on Tuesday after ‘encouraging’ data emerged over the last couple of weeks.From tomorrow, six Scots from six households will be allowed to meet outdoors for socialising, recreation and exercise.People will also be able to travel outside of their local authority area for the first time in months as travel restrictions around Scotland are also lifted.The changes mean that families and friends will be reunited for the

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today. The First Minister will be joined by Chief Medical Officer Gregor Smith from St Andrew's House as they provide details on planned easing of restrictions across the country.

restrictions continue to ease across Scotland with pupils return to full-time education inside school buildings now in full swing. Secondary pupils in areas where the Easter holidays have ended have all now returned to their place of education - with more expected to get back into the classroom throughout the coming days.

Pubgoers in England have been enjoying their first pints at the bar for almost four months after beer gardens welcomed back punters today.

coronavirus-enforced restrictions have been lifted.Non-essential businesses in England can reopen today as part of the third phase of easing lockdown restrictions, which came into force on January 6.

Prince Philip has begun taking place in Scotland’s capital.The Duke of Edinburgh passed away at Windsor Castle on Friday aged 99 after 73 years of marriage to the Queen.The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery will fire one round at the start of each minute for 40 minutes from Edinburgh Castle as part of the day of remembrance.A small crowd of mourners gathered to watch the tribute in the capital on Saturday afternoon despite warnings for people to stay away.