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Edinburgh Reporter
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Scottish Open returns to East Lothian for seventh successive year
The return of the Scottish Open to East Lothian for a seventh year in a row cements the county's reputation as a leading destination for sport and leisure, its Provost has said. Speaking as East Lothian councillors agreed to a temporary ban on public access to the course during the summer event, Councillor John McMillan said the continued partnership with organisers was a boost the economy and the county's reputation. And he said the eyes of the world would be on the Renaissance Club, Dirleton, as global golfing stars arrived for the annual competition. Councillor McMillan said: 'It is a great example of East Lothian being one of the leading, if not the leading, tourist destination for sport and leisure.' Organisers of the event applied to the council for an exemption order to suspend public access rights on the golf course between Tuesday, July 8 until Sunday, July 13, to cover the length of the tournament. A report to the council's Labour administration cabinet meeting this week, said the order would enable to championship to be held safely. It said the order would be 'in the interests of the safety and security of players and the safety of the public during the championship; and permit an entrance fee to be levied on spectators.' The order was unanimously supported by councillors at the meeting. The Scottish Open action begins on Wednesday, July 9 with a Pro-Am event with general admission costs starting at £28. The main contest gets underway the next day when daily tickets start at £45 with a five day pass for the event £155. By Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
14-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Scottish Open return boosts East Lothian reputation as sports tourism destination
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The return of the Scottish Open to East Lothian for a seventh year in a row cements the county's reputation as a leading destination for sport and leisure, its Provost has said. Speaking as East Lothian councillors agreed to a temporary ban on public access to the course during the summer event, Councillor John McMillan said the continued partnership with organisers was a boost the economy and the county's reputation. And he said the eyes of the world would be on the Renaissance Club, Dirleton, as global golfing stars arrived for the annual competition. Councillor McMillan said: "It is a great example of East Lothian being one of the leading, if not the leading, tourist destination for sport and leisure." Organisers of the event applied to the council for an exemption order to suspend public access rights on the golf course between Tuesday, July 8 until Sunday, July 13, to cover the length of the tournament. A report to the council's Labour administration cabinet meeting this week, said the order would enable to championship to be held safely. It said the order would be "in the interests of the safety and security of players and the safety of the public during the championship; and permit an entrance fee to be levied on spectators." The order was unanimously supported by councillors at the meeting. The Scottish Open action begins on Wednesday, July 9 with a Pro-Am event with general admission costs starting at £28. The main contest gets underway the next day when daily tickets start at £45 with a five day pass for the event £155.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Families file lawsuit against Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission for not creating a patient registry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Six families filed a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission last Friday over not having the medicine accessible for their children. Popular Mobile Christmas store to permanently close According to the legal documents, the AMCC has not created a patient registry, which has been a state law since 2022. 'We don't have a patient registry because we cannot start the program until we have licenses issued,' AMCC Director John McMillan said regarding the long delay for medical cannabis accessibility. 'And then the doctors have to be certified by the Alabama Medical Association,' he continued. In 2021, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Bill was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. AMCC was supposed to establish a patient registry list by Sept. 1, 2022. McMillan told the commission has been held back due to extensive litigation, and that must be resolved before medical cannabis can be grown and sold in Alabama. 'The only two licenses that are still tied up in litigation are the dispensary licenses and the integrated licenses,' McMillan said. 'And that's where the big one is, and it all real kind of boils down to the fact that the legislation only allows the commission to issue five integrated licenses, and we had 38 applicants.' In the meantime, certified hemp manufacturing facilities, such as Oscity Labs in Foley, have been waiting to finally sell their products to patients in need. 'We're ready to go,' Oscity Labs CEO Ray French said. 'We could be manufacturing these products within weeks of the commission being allowed to do their job,' French said. 'And that's what's so heartbreaking to see, knowing the patients need this medicine.' US Marshals offering $5K reward for information on Mobile criminal McMillan told he hopes that patients will finally be able to get on the registry by the end of this year, or whenever the litigation is Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scotsman
27-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Marathon brewers given go ahead to serve pints at finish line this year and at future events
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The Edinburgh Marathon brewers have been given the go ahead to keep serving pints at future events by East Lothian licensing chiefs. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Bellfield Brewery were granted a licence to sell alcohol at this year's finish line in Musselburgh by the county licensing board this week. And they were told they would not have to appear before the board in future years unless there were major changes to their operating plans with future licences delegated to officers. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The decision, which was unanimously backed, came after the board acknowledged the brewery had been 'grilled' over their plans at last year's meeting. Musselburgh plays host to the Edinburgh marathon each year | Google Maps The drinks licence for the annual event, which takes place on Sunday, May 25 this year, has in the past required to be brought to the board because of its early start time with drinks sold from 10am – an hour ahead of the board's Sunday policy. However board chairperson Councillor John McMillan said there would be no need to come back before the board as long as the annual application remained the same in future years. The decision was unanimously support by board members. Bellfield Brewery will operate three bars at this year's event. Two will serve draught beers while a third 'can bar' will offer soft drinks alongside the specially brewed low alcohol marathon Cool Down lager. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The bars will be sited in the charity village at the finish line on Pinkie Playing Fields, in the town. The Edinburgh Marathon has been held every year since 2003 with the exception of two years during the Covid pandemic. Originally following a route throughout Edinburgh starting at Meadowbank Stadium and heading down to the former Royal Yacht Britannia, the route changed in 2007 and starts in the city before the majority of the run takes place along the East Lothian coast looping back to finish in Musselburgh.
Scotsman
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
East Lothian Asda wins right to sell booze at petrol station
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Supermarket chain Asda has been given the go ahead to sell booze from an East Lothian petrol station as part of a new move to introduce alcohol sales across forecourts in the UK. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Representatives of the firm said the Asda Express petrol station at Haddington retail park, was one of around 350 taken over by the company as part of a £2.3billion acquisition from Euro Garages. And they said there were plans to create 'full convenience stores' on the sites. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A meeting of East Lothian Licensing Board heard the bid to sell booze would add to the convenience offered to customers using it in the future. Asda Express at Haddington Retail Park | Google Maps A spokesperson for Asda told the meeting: 'The Express forecourt strategy is a brand new strand to the Asda business and what it is seeking to do is provide a value led convenience offer across the estate, some 350 petrol filling stations will become Asdas in due course.' He said Asda planned to replace what had in the past been a focus on tobacco, confectionery and car products in the forecourts with a 'full convenience store' including 'fresh, frozen, larder and household products with where space permits food to go'. He added: 'What they are seeking to do is have a small alcohol offer to complement the grocery offer.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Petrol stations are generally considered 'excluded premises' which cannot sell alcohol unless it is proven customers would be disadvantaged by losing access to groceries or fuel at it. The board accepted that in this case the Haddington garage was not an excluded premises and was a convenience store which would be allowed to sell alcohol. Councillor John McMillan, acting board chairperson, described Asda's management of the store as a 'safe pair of hands'. He said: 'I think the very fact this is a convenience store means there is no reason to refuse (the licence). The board unanimously granted the licence.
