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Drinkers in Scotland partied to closing time last night as they did anything but toast Nicola Sturgeon’s incoming 16-day alcohol ban. Groups enjoyed the chance to have one final pint in Glasgow and Edinburgh before the sweeping restriction comes in at 6pm this evening. Scotland’s First Minister imposed the two-week alcohol ban inside pubs and … Read more
Muffle the bells, stop all the clocks, put away the silvered robins and the tinsel packs. For Christmas as we know it appears to have been cancelled this year. Not since the 17th century, when Oliver Cromwell stopped Christmas altogether — and Mrs Cromwell kissed him on the forehead, put her feet up and told … Read more
Britons are preparing to take to the streets for the 10th weekly NHS Clap for Carers salute this evening, after the event’s founder said it should be the last one. People all over the country have been taking to their doorsteps, balconies and windows to cheer and applaud NHS staff and key workers over the … Read more