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Pub quiz cheating crisis: Landlords fight back

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.

G Flip Sparks 'Parma vs Parmi' Debate in Australia

Australian singer G Flip has reignited the fiery debate over whether a chicken parmigiana should be called a 'parma' or a 'parmi'. Discover the regional divide and join the conversation.

Budget 2025 may trigger mass pub closures

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is warned the Budget risks the 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' as closures could hit six a day. Urgent action on business rates and beer duty is demanded.

Football Replaces Minute Silences with New Tributes

English football undergoes profound transformation as traditional minute's silences for tragedies make way for more uplifting commemorations, sparking nationwide debate about remembrance culture.

Recreate British Pub Classics at Home

Discover how to master Britain's favourite pub classics in your own kitchen, from perfect fish and chips to irresistible sticky toffee pudding.

Haunted UK pub has grave beneath floorboards

Discover The Nutshell in Bury St Edmunds, Britain's most haunted pub where patrons literally drink above the dead. This historic establishment holds a 400-year-old mystery beneath its floorboards.

John Travolta's 7Up Pub Purchase: Landlord's Story

A British pub landlord shares his incredible story of Hollywood legend John Travolta buying out his entire 7Up stock in a late-night celebrity moment that's still talked about years later.

Britain's 'Hardest Pub' Forced to Close by Police

The infamous Wyndham Arms in South Wales, dubbed Britain's toughest pub, has been permanently closed following police intervention after years of violent incidents and anti-social behaviour that plagued the local community.

Cheltenham Saturday Switch: A Gamble Too Far?

The proposed move of Cheltenham Festival's climax to Saturday faces mounting opposition from racing insiders who warn it threatens the event's unique character and could prove disastrous for the sport.

Barristers win right to remove court wigs

In a historic move, barristers in England and Wales can now ditch traditional wigs after legal chiefs rule them culturally insensitive in modern courtroom proceedings.

British tourist jailed for Benidorm glass attack

A violent British tourist has been sentenced to prison after a shocking glass attack in a Benidorm pub that left another UK holidaymaker with life-changing injuries during a drunken argument over football.

William and Kate broke tradition at George's christening

The Prince and Princess of Wales made an unexpected decision that broke with centuries of royal tradition during their son's baptism, opting for privacy over pageantry in a move that signalled their modern approach to monarchy.

Royal Navy replaces Union Jack on all warships

In a significant break from tradition, the Royal Navy has replaced the Union Jack with a new ensign across its entire fleet of warships, marking the end of a centuries-old naval custom.

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