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Pub landlord bans children after complaints of chaos

A UK pub landlord has instituted a strict 'no children' policy following an overwhelming number of complaints about unruly behaviour from youngsters, including running around and leaving electronic devices blaring.

History Podcast Breaks Records with Epic Australia Tour

History podcast giants Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are taking their chart-topping show, The Rest Is History, on an unprecedented live tour to Australia, selling out stadiums and redefining the power of historical storytelling.

UK's Best History Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

UK's Biggest Pub Chain Puts 1,000 Pubs Up For Sale

Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub operator, has placed a quarter of its 4,500-strong estate on the market in a massive restructuring effort, citing financial pressures and soaring costs.

High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival

A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.

Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

Kent Pub Discovered Frozen in Time Since 2020 Lockdown

An urban explorer's chilling discovery of The Rose and Crown in Kent reveals a pub perfectly preserved, with half-finished drinks and 2019 calendars still on the walls, offering a haunting snapshot of the day lockdown began.

Ice In Beer: The Great British Pub Debate

The simple request for ice in a pint is causing a seismic split across UK pubs. Discover why this trend is igniting passion and fury amongst brewers, publicans, and drinkers.

Cornwall's 'roughest pub' transformed after 20 years

Two decades after being immortalised as Britain's most notorious pub in the legendary 'Sky TV' series, Cornwall's Seven Stars has undergone a stunning metamorphosis. Discover the story of its journey from infamy to community favourite.

Russell Brand's £850k Pub Left Derelict, Locals Furious

Controversial comedian Russell Brand's £850k Oxfordshire pub purchase lies abandoned and derelict, creating local fury in Crownarsh Battle as the community is left with a crumbling eyesore instead of a revitalised local.

The tragic true story behind Ferrari's famous logo

The iconic Ferrari prancing horse emblem has a poignant and heroic origin story, born from a national tragedy and a mother's enduring love. Discover the First World War tale that led to the creation of a motoring legend.

Couple find secret tunnel in 400-year-old pub's cellar

A couple's dream of owning a historic 17th-century English pub turned into a real-life mystery when they discovered a hidden, bricked-up tunnel beneath the cellar, sparking local legend and historical intrigue.

Man orders pint of Guinness, gets entire 50-pint keg

A pub-goer in York got the ultimate surprise when his order for a single pint of Guinness turned into an entire 50-pint keg. The hilarious bar mishap was captured on video and has since gone viral online.

Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate

Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.

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