Lanarkshire pub destroyed in late night inferno

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A Lanarkshire pub has been destroyed in a late-night blaze.Emergency services raced to the scene of the Dug 'n' Duck on Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, shortly after 11.30pm on Wednesday (November 9).

Four appliances from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), sped to the fierce blaze with one appliance still in attendance at the scene throughout the day on Thursday.

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Sorry, we will not be answering messages just now. We will inform you of new developments when more information is available."It is understood some money has been spent on the pub over the last few years, and that they had a full line up of Christmas events and bookings taken for the festive season.They also recently held a busy Hallowe'en party night, with dozens of revellers attending.Band, Jam at the Inn, who perform at the pub weekly, were saddened to hear about the fire.They posted online: "Really sorry to hear about the fire in The Dug 'n' Duck last night, we always look forward to our