By Peter Quinn Due to the trauma and sacrifice of the last two years, combined with uncertainty about what the near future may hold due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant, it’s safe […]
Parish community pulls through again with toy giveaway
Hospitality workers call for guidance sooner rather than later
By Rebecca Tierney Nicola Sturgeon has outlined new restrictions and guidance in an address to the Scottish Parliament today. The announcement comes in the wake of Deputy First Minister John Swinney warning […]
Kilmarnock rings the Christmas bell despite concerns of Covid-19
By George Joseph People of Kilmarnock are ready to celebrate the advent of Christmas this year. They are not willing to spoil this festive season. People don’t expect a lockdown situation due […]
A Merry Little Covid Christmas – 8 Tips to Cope with a Holiday away from Home
By Sandrine Wyrich (@SunnyWyrich_) It’s Christmas, if you hadn’t already noticed from the excessive Christmasy songs on the radio and relentless TV ads. This year is set to be different though. The […]
Covid 19 and the Future of Scotland’s Hospitality Industry
BY Robbie Hanratty (@RHanratty99) The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone in the world in many different ways. It is no secret that the hospitality industry has been severely impacted like no other. […]
Its beginning to look a lot like…something?
This time in December last year, streets were full of people lining up outside shops to get the ideal gift for their loved one. Christmas cheer was in the air, shops were […]
Newmains Community Campaign To Help Out The Less Fortunate This Christmas
By Kevin Craigens Newmains Community Trust (NCT) and local football club, Newmains United have joined forces to help spread a little Christmas cheer to those people in need. The NCT have started […]
Christmas Box Campaign Back for Another Year
By Leigh Taylor During the hustle and bustle of the festive period, many across Ayrshire and beyond will struggle to make ends meet with the idea of receiving Christmas presents simply thrown […]
Glasgow Loves Christmas
Christmas is finally here and there’s nothing like the yearly festivities in Glasgow, but this year it is bigger and better. There are more stalls (including vegan food options), a wider variety […]
St Enoch Square Christmas Markets Are Back!
BY PETYA PLACHKOVA What to look for when shopping at the markets? Christmas is just around the corner. If you are falling behind with your Christmas shopping or you are just looking […]
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