The incident was described as “like a harrowing episode of Thomas the Tank Engine” in court.

The convenience store sought a provisional premises licence for the sale of alcohol from Monday to Sunday, from 10am until 10pm.

The council and Stirling Enterprise Park (STEP) have created a new role to provide practical, hands-on support to businesses ahead of implementation of the levy.

Mary Aitken, known as Myra, enjoyed a day in the saddle thanks to the team at Airthrey Care Home and Equi-Power Central Scotland RDA.

The group of around 40 from the area bounced on to the 5.40am flight from Edinburgh ready for the US city of Boston - where the Haiti match will take place.

As a result of the roadworks, drivers will be diverted through Kirriemuir, Stonehaven and Banchory, with the 145 mile jaunt set to add on more than three hours in overall journey time.

The 16 square metre, hi-tech, skills.lab Cube, featuring interactive LED walls, which is part of the shopping centre’s ‘Kick & Play – Summer of Football’ events programme, is designed to give visitors of all ages the chance to put their skills to the test.

The event will be held at Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s Calderwood development on Sunday, June 21, from noon until 4pm.

The sticker swaps are available every Sunday up to July 12 at the bar - with children in attendance also receiving a free packet to tear open.

Gregor Yates completed 420 miles over 17 days from Kirk Yetholm in the South of Scotland to Cape Wrath in the north to raise money for a local hospice which supported mum Aileen.

The show will host its 164th outing at the end of next month - but they have put out a plea for those with business, trade and legal experience to get involved in keeping the event going.

The incident happened at about around 8.40am on Thursday on Avondale Drive near the junction with West Main Street in Armadale and involved a 10-year-old girl and a grey Toyota Hilux car.