Pubs and hugs back on the menu in the Stewartry from Monday
Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Families are gearing up for the relaxing of Covid-19 regulations next week and being able to hug each other.And revellers will celebrate with pubs and restaurants throwing open their doors to allow drinkers to buy alcohol inside again from Monday.Dalbeattie publican Drew Geddes spoke of his relief at finally being able to serve alcohol indoors at his Maxwell Arms hostelry.He said: “It’s great news, I think everybody is looking forward to Monday’s openings and having a glass of wine with their meals.“We will be able to do weddings now for up to 50 people and now I just have to start recruiting staff.”First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the