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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Scottish pub granted 9am licence ‘to allow travelling workers early pints'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTTISH pub is set to start serving alcohol as early as 9am after arguing that it would allow travelling workers to have an early pint. Bosses of Spider's Web in Dyce, Aberdeen, lodged a bid to the local council to have its licensed hours brought back by an hour. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Spider's Web in Dyce will now serve alcohol an hour earlier Credit: GOOGLE MAPS The boozer is located on Station Road, just meters away from Dyce Railway Station. And it is often frequented by oil and gas offshore workers who arrive back in the city after lengthy trips away. The early visits from the offshore workers prompted owner Mark Milne to apply for the licensing change. He explained that it would let the pub serve them alcohol after a long, tiring journey that gets them home early in the morning. At a recent meeting, licensing consultant David Scott urged the board to give the changes the green light. According to STV News, he said it was 'for the benefit of the oil and gas industry and the city'. Time has a different meaning to these workers, this is a unique situation serving a very specific set of circumstances David Scott And he argued that the beloved pub is a 'stop-off point' where workers go to "debrief for a pint or two' while waiting on their trains, buses or lifts back home. Scott said: "I fully appreciate that the idea of a 9am start for having a drink seems entirely unnecessary, but that is not the situation we are dealing with here. 'These workers are coming off rigs – they've already been up for hours and may work a nightshift before they arrive in Aberdeen. 'Time has a different meaning to these workers, this is a unique situation serving a very specific set of circumstances. I went to the UK's biggest Wetherspoons with rooftop bar overlooking the beach 'The location means it's the only and last opportunity that many workers get time to debrief. 'People open up after a pint – concerns can be raised, conversations take place that wouldn't be possible in the offshore environment, problems are solved and friendships are made.' Milne also appealed to the planning committee and urged them to allow him to change his operating plan. At the moment, children and young people are not allowed into the public bar in Spider's Web. I fully appreciate that the idea of a 9am start for having a drink seems entirely unnecessary, but that is not the situation we are dealing with here David Scott But Milne, who has run the boozer for 35 years, said that this has often left customers, who want somewhere to go while on a train, frustrated. As a result, he has asked councillors to allow kids and youngsters into the pub, stressing that it would only be when they are accompanied by an adult at all times. He added that it would let them carry out innocent tasks like playing at the pub's pool table, which is located close to the bar. He said: 'I'm not a fan of kids in the public bar, but occasionally folk waiting for a train say, 'Can I take my son through for a quick game of pool?'. 'You feel bad saying 'No, you can't'. Folk might think we are unreasonable, but that's the rules.' 'I know the reason we are saying no, but the public thinks we are being heavy-handed.' However, some licensing standards officers initially pushed back against the changes. They explained that the 9am opening time would go against policy and also stated that they had a problem with allowing young children inside. LATE LICENSE SPIDER'S Web isn't the only bar that has applied to change its licensing hours. In May last year, over 50 venues in Glasgow submitted applications to stay open later under a new pilot scheme. The new one-year scheme allows boozers to stay open for an extra hour to trial 1am licenses. According to BBC Scotland News, Glasgow Licensing Board approved 54 applications, and the new closing times were introduced with immediate effect. It also meant that the operating times match those in Edinburgh which already allows bars to stay open until 1am. SNP councillors first pushed for the pilot scheme back in November 2023 in a bid to boost the late-night economy in Glasgow. Bailie Thomas Kerr, who chairs the Glasgow Licensing Board, told BBC Scotland News there was "considerable support" for 1am closing times. He said: 'Glasgow city centre is a great place for a night out and we want to ensure people who come to enjoy the centre have the best possible experience. "We think the 01:00 pilot can improve public safety in the city centre and that's something we will be looking at very closely with our partners following the conclusion of the 12-month trial period.' But others argued that the pool table would be supervised by staff and is actually tucked away by a partition wall, meaning it wouldn't be close to the actual bar. To compromise, councillor Neil Copland suggested that Spider's Web would open at 9am every day except a Sunday, when it would open at 10am. And he said that youngsters could be allowed inside the bar and use the pool table up until 8pm . Councillor Marie Boulton agreed with the suggestions, but stressed it was only because of the 'unique circumstances' surrounding the bar. She added: 'Offshore workers will not be hanging about all day, it's only for a short period. 'I wouldn't want there to be a feeling that we are trying to encourage longer drinking.' The board unanimously agreed on the proposal and approved the request.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Russia claims 42 Ukrainian drones destroyed in widespread cross-border attacks
Russian air defence units downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in widely dispersed parts of the country, including two near the country's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, officials said. Smoke and fire rise following what local authorities called a Ukrainian drone attack, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Sergiyev Posad, outside Moscow, Russia.(Reuters) Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of Leningrad region surrounding St. Petersburg, wrote on Telegram that two drones were downed in different districts south of the city. He said no injuries or damage was reported. Operations were suspended for a time at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport. The governor of Smolensk region in western Russia said anti-aircraft units had downed three drones without any casualties or damage. The governor of Voronezh region, next to Ukraine said "several" drones had been destroyed. The Russian Defence Ministry reported a total of 42 drones destroyed over a three-hour period, 37 of them in three regions bordering Ukraine -- Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk. Ukraine has deployed drones increasingly in attacks on distant targets in Russian territory. In one spectacular set of strikes last month, in an operation dubbed "Spider's Web", a number of Russian bombers were hit at various air bases. Russian forces have used increasing numbers of drones to target Ukrainian cities, with a record total of 539 drones and 11 missiles deployed against Kyiv on Thursday night, according to the Ukrainian air force. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his military had successfully deployed drone interceptors to down Russian drones in the overnight attack.
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Russian air defences down dozens of Ukrainian drones, including 2 near St Petersburg, World News
Russian air defence units downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in widely dispersed parts of the country, including two near the country's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, officials said. Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of Leningrad region surrounding St. Petersburg, wrote on Telegram that two drones were downed in different districts south of the city. He said no injuries or damage was reported. Operations were suspended for a time at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport. The governor of Smolensk region in western Russia said anti-aircraft units had downed three drones without any casualties or damage. The governor of Voronezh region, next to Ukraine said "several" drones had been destroyed. The Russian Defence Ministry reported a total of 42 drones destroyed over a three-hour period, 37 of them in three regions bordering Ukraine — Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk. Ukraine has deployed drones increasingly in attacks on distant targets in Russian territory. In one spectacular set of strikes last month, in an operation dubbed Spider's Web, a number of Russian bombers were hit at various air bases. Russian forces have used increasing numbers of drones to target Ukrainian cities, with a record total of 539 drones and 11 missiles deployed against Kyiv on Thursday night (July 3), according to the Ukrainian air force. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his military had successfully deployed drone interceptors to down Russian drones in the overnight attack. ALSO READ: Russia's all-night drone attack on Kyiv injures 14, Ukraine says
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Russian air defences down dozens of Ukrainian drones, including two near St. Petersburg
Russian air defence units downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in widely dispersed parts of the country, including two near the country's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, officials said. Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of Leningrad region surrounding St. Petersburg, wrote on Telegram that two drones were downed in different districts south of the city. He said no injuries or damage was reported. Operations were suspended for a time at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport. The governor of Smolensk region in western Russia said anti-aircraft units had downed three drones without any casualties or damage. The governor of Voronezh region, next to Ukraine said 'several' drones had been destroyed. The Russian Defence Ministry reported a total of 42 drones destroyed over a three-hour period, 37 of them in three regions bordering Ukraine – Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk. Ukraine has deployed drones increasingly in attacks on distant targets in Russian territory. In one spectacular set of strikes last month, in an operation dubbed 'Spider's Web', a number of Russian bombers were hit at various air bases. Russian forces have used increasing numbers of drones to target Ukrainian cities, with a record total of 539 drones and 11 missiles deployed against Kyiv on Thursday (July 3, 2025) night, according to the Ukrainian air force. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his military had successfully deployed drone interceptors to down Russian drones in the overnight attack. Russia launches largest missile, drone barrage on Kyiv since beginning of war Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday (July 4, 2025), amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbour's land. The seven-hour bombardment of Kyiv caused severe damage across multiple districts of the capital in a seven-hour onslaught, authorities said. Blasts lit up the night sky and echoed across the city as air raid sirens wailed. The blue lights of emergency vehicles reflected off high-rise buildings, and debris blocked city streets. 'It was a harsh, sleepless night,' Mr. Zelenskyy said. Russia has been stepping up its long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities. Less than a week ago, Russia launched what was then the largest aerial assault of the war. That strategy has coincided with a concerted Russian effort to break through parts of the roughly 1,000-km front line, where Ukrainian troops are under severe pressure. Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine during the night, the country's air force said. The majority were Shahed drones, but Russia also launched 11 missiles in the attack. Alya Shahlai, a 23-year-old Kyiv wedding photographer, said that her home was destroyed in the attack. 'We were all in the (basement) shelter because it was so loud, staying home would have been suicidal,' she told The Associated Press. 'We went down 10 minutes before and then there was a loud explosion, and the lights went out in the shelter, people were panicking.' Five ambulances were damaged while responding to calls, officials said, and emergency services removed more than 300 tons of rubble. Mr. Zelenskyy, Mr. Trump hold 'very important and productive' phone call Hours after the barrage that killed one person and wounded at least 26 others, including a child, Mr. Zelenskyy said he had a 'very important and productive' phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed how Ukrainian air defences might be strengthened, possible joint weapons production between the U.S. and Ukraine, and broader U.S.-led efforts to end the war with Russia, according to a statement by Mr. Zelenskyy. The U.S. has paused some shipments of military aid to Ukraine, including crucial air defence missiles. Ukraine's main European backers are considering how they can help pick up the slack. Mr. Zelenskyy says plans are afoot to build up Ukraine's domestic arms industry, but scaling up will take time. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the call. In Friday's (July 4, 2025) call, Mr. Zelenskyy said he congratulated Mr. Trump and the American people on Independence Day and thanked the United States for its continued support. They discussed a possible future meeting between their teams to explore ways of enhancing Ukraine's protection against air attacks, Mr. Zelenskyy said. He added that they talked in detail about defence industry capabilities and direct joint projects with the U.S., particularly in drone technology. They also exchanged views on mutual procurement, investment, and diplomatic cooperation with international partners, Mr. Zelenskyy said.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Dozens of Ukrainian drones downed by Russian air defences
Russian air defence units downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in widely dispersed parts of the country, including two near the country's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, officials Drozdenko, Governor of Leningrad region surrounding St. Petersburg, wrote on Telegram that two drones were downed in different districts south of the said no injuries or damage was reported. Operations were suspended for a time at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo The governor of Smolensk region in western Russia said anti-aircraft units had downed three drones without any casualties or damage. The governor of Voronezh region, next to Ukraine said "several" drones had been Russian Defence Ministry reported a total of 42 drones destroyed over a three-hour period, 37 of them in three regions bordering Ukraine -- Belgorod, Bryansk and has deployed drones increasingly in attacks on distant targets in Russian territory. In one spectacular set of strikes last month, in an operation dubbed "Spider's Web", a number of Russian bombers were hit at various air forces have used increasing numbers of drones to target Ukrainian cities, with a record total of 539 drones and 11 missiles deployed against Kyiv on Thursday night, according to the Ukrainian air President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his military had successfully deployed drone interceptors to down Russian drones in the overnight attack.- EndsMust Watch
