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Meeting demands 'arts tax' clarity from city council
Around 200 members of Dundee's artistic and creative community have met to discuss the implications of what has been dubbed as a new ''arts tax''. (...)
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Dundee licensing board wants profits levy to ensure NHS benefits from minimum alcohol pricing
Dundee City Council's licensing board is to recommend to the Scottish Government that any additional profits from the implementation of minimum pricing of alcohol should benefit the NHS. (...)
'There have been some horrendous stories' — council determined to stop unlicensed tattooists
Dundee City Council's licensing convener Rod Wallace has fired a broadside at unlicensed tattoo artists operating in the city. (...)
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Jordans nightclub in Cupar given green light to continue youth band nights
A Cupar nightclub has been allowed to continue holding band nights for teenagers despite police concerns about underage drinking. (...)
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Owner allowed city centre pub Lennon's to operate without a licensed manager
The owner of a city centre pub is facing council censure for allowing it to operate in breach of licensing laws for seven months. (...)
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Wheelchair taxis move criticised by campaigner
A prominent disability rights campaigner has underlined her opposition to a controversial proposal to make every taxi in the city wheelchair-accessible. (...)
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Dundee taxi group chiefs at odds over proposed switch to wheelchair-accessible vehicles
A row is brewing between two Dundee taxi associations with opposing opinions over proposals to make all cabs in the city wheelchair accessible. (...)
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Perth bar owner launches legal action against council control
The owner of one of Perth's best-known bars has launched a legal bid against Perth and Kinross Council for what he believes is a campaign of persecution. (...)
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Perth launches this year's search for star bars
This year's Best Bar None Awards scheme, which celebrates good practice by Perth's town centre pubs, had its official launch this week. (...)
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Ship Inn owner says noise complaint is the result of a 'one-off incident'
One of Dundee's oldest and best-known pubs is fighting to hold on to its extended licence for a pavement cafe after a neighbour alleged her daughter had been harassed by some of the clientele. (...)
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New campaign calling for 'level playing field' on alcohol prices to protect licensed trade
A new campaign set up by licensees in Tayside and Fife is warning that the ready availability of cheap booze is having a catastrophic impact on the nation's hospitality trade. (...)
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'It is an appalling and horrific situation' — taxi safety failures in east Fife anger councillors
Fifers could be facing significant safety risks due to the "appalling and horrific" condition of a significant number of local taxis, councillors have warned. (...)
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Fat Sam's nightclub vows to try again after seeing bid for later opening turned down
The licensee of Fat Sam's nightclub in Dundee says he is "gutted" after police concerns led to his hopes of extended opening hours being rejected. (...)
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Fat Sam's seeks permission for 4.30am opening three nights a week
Fat Sam's nightclub in Dundee city centre is seeking permission to stay open and sell alcohol until 4.30am three days a week. (...)
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Campaigner says wheelchair taxi recommendation underlines 'misunderstanding about disability'
A disability rights campaigner has warned that Dundee City Council will be going down the wrong road if it orders all of its taxis to become wheelchair-access vehicles. (...)
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Angus agrees temporary licensing extension for royal wedding
Those wishing to toast next month's royal wedding will have an even longer opportunity to do so after Angus licensing board agreed to a temporary extension of licensing hours. (...)
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Fat Sam's late opening bid clarity call
An application to extend the opening hours of Dundee's biggest nightclub has been adjourned to the next meeting of the city council's licensing board after members requested more information. (...)
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Dundee Taxi Association says drivers treated 'like third-class citizens'
Taxi drivers are being treated "like third-class citizens" by Dundee City Council, a leading figure in the trade has claimed. (...)
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Have a right royal party for Kate and William — if you can
Revellers hoping to enjoy a late-night knees-up to celebrate the royal wedding may have to cross local authority boundaries to toast the happy couple. (...)
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No late drinking to celebrate the royal wedding
Well-wishers in Perth and Kinross hoping to toast the happiness of Prince William and Kate Middleton with a late drink on their wedding day have had their hopes dashed. (...)
