Victoria Coren Mitchell hosted a unique pub quiz-themed Christmas special of Only Connect, breaking the show's usual rules. The experimental format delighted many but left some traditionalists unimpressed. Catch up now on iPlayer.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people broke out outside a village pub in Leicestershire. Police are investigating the incident.
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
From political upheavals to pop culture moments, 2025 was a year to remember. Take our end-of-year quiz to test your knowledge of the major events, figures, and headlines that defined the last twelve months. How will you score?
Discover The Gunton Arms, a traditional Norfolk pub named one of Britain's best. With Michelin Guide food, art-filled rooms, and proximity to Holkham Beach, it's the perfect winter getaway.
The legendary King William's College quiz for 2025 is here. Can you tackle its notoriously difficult questions on history, literature, science and more? Answers revealed 13 January.
The Guardian's final Thursday news quiz of the year is a bumper 20-question edition. Test your knowledge on 2025's events, from a baby pygmy hippo to AI blunders, before it returns in 2026.
A Hartlepool pub's viral Facebook post outlines seven rules for festive revellers, warning that 'non-drinkers' who only visit in December are universally disliked. Read the full, unfiltered guide.
Sir Ian McKellen and Dominic Monaghan stunned locals by winning a pub quiz at The Grapes in Limehouse. The acting legends, bonded by Middle-earth, took home a £60 bar tab. Read the full story.
A man is arrested after a bulldozer ploughs into the New Inn pub in Hirwaun, South Wales, flattening a car. Police confirm a targeted incident with no other injuries. Read the latest.
We visited Strictly star and rugby icon Gavin Henson's Vale of Glamorgan pub, The Fox, for a Sunday lunch. Discover if the food and atmosphere live up to the famous owner's reputation.
A national poll settles the great British pub snack debate. Crisps are the clear winner, with dry roasted peanuts and sausage rolls completing the top three. Discover the full ranking.
Dive into The Guardian's latest Thursday Quiz, a 15-question trivia challenge covering major news and events from 2025. Test your knowledge on everything from politics to pop culture.
The iconic Crocodile Dundee pub in Australia undergoes a major transformation, keeping its famous beer but removing crocodiles. Discover the pub's new direction.
Did you tackle The Guardian's Saturday quiz? Discover all the answers, from the link between Marc Almond and a chemist to Pluto's moons. Put your trivia skills to the test!
Two men sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after being caught on CCTV stealing a bag containing over £2,000 from a customer in a busy London pub. Watch the shocking footage.
Author Janice Hallett explores how a real-life pub quiz cheating scandal in Manchester uncannily mirrored her new crime novel 'The Killer Question', examining the surprisingly high stakes of Britain's favourite pastime.
Grace Dent reviews The Shaston Arms, a London pub trying to be a boozer and restaurant. The result is a sterile, expensive experience with service issues. Read the full verdict.
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he fainted after a £350,000 quote to fix his pub's electricity just days before opening. Discover the chaotic launch of The Farmer's Dog.
Get all the answers to this week's Saturday quiz, from Olympic swimming trivia to the pop star who went to space. Test your knowledge and see how you score!
We tried six dishes from Wetherspoon's new Christmas menu. One dessert was so exceptional it left us speechless. Discover our honest rankings and must-try items.
The William The Fourth in Leyton has introduced an adults-only policy from 6pm after customer feedback compared the venue to a 'creche'. Discover the new rules.
Challenge yourself with our weekly sports quiz covering football, rugby, tennis, cricket, basketball and darts. Have you been following the big stories?
Wetherspoon is opening its first mainland Europe pub at Alicante Airport in January 2026, serving British classics and local Spanish dishes to holidaymakers.
Wetherspoon announces a partnership with the University of Birmingham to open Joe's Bar, plus six new pub openings across the UK by mid-January. Discover the latest expansion.
The historic Plough Inn in Radford has closed after unsustainable losses. Locals are campaigning for Asset of Community Value status to protect the beloved pub from redevelopment.
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 venues. The move could see almost a quarter of its sites change hands. Discover the full story.
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, the Chelsea pub singer James Blunt saved from redevelopment. Discover its history, haunted tales, and high-end menu in this unique London spot.
Britain's largest pub group, Stonegate, is reportedly considering a £1 billion sale of 1,034 sites to address its £3 billion debt. The move follows pandemic losses and economic pressures. Discover the implications for the UK hospitality sector.
Discover how UK pub landlords are combating smartphone cheaters in pub quizzes, from tech solutions to honest confessions. Learn about this British tradition's challenges.