Wetherspoon's Britannia Pub in Canary Wharf to Close
JD Wetherspoon announces closure of The Britannia in Canary Wharf, ending an era for London pub-goers as company cites changing work patterns post-pandemic.
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Rugby League returns to Everton after 117-year wait
Liverpool prepares for sporting history as rugby league makes its triumphant return to Everton after 117 years, with early pub openings and Premier League fixture changes adding to the excitement.
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.
Pub landlord's viral pool shot stuns internet
Watch in awe as a British pub landlord executes what's being hailed as 'the greatest pool shot ever' in a viral video that's taking social media by storm.
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.
UK's Best Pub 2025 Crowned in National Competition
Discover the champion pub that's beaten 4,000 competitors to claim the prestigious title of UK's best, offering the perfect blend of atmosphere, ale, and outstanding hospitality.
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.
Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students
Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.
Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal
Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.
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.
1970s Lesbian Activists: Britain's Forgotten Warriors
A groundbreaking documentary uncovers the radical lesbian activists who organised resistance movements and fought for women's rights during the turbulent 1970s in Britain.
Mount Rushmore's hidden Native American history revealed
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
The Search For Britain's Best Pub Roast Dinner
After an extensive nationwide taste test, we reveal the pub serving what might just be the perfect traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels
Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.
Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo
Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.
Ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery 4,000 years ago
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
How a British quarrel named Melbourne
The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.
1974 London IRA Bombings: Lasting Trauma Revealed
Groundbreaking research exposes the devastating human cost and lasting trauma of the IRA's 1974 London bombings, with survivors and families still seeking justice decades later.
Heineken cuts Irish pub estate in strategic shake-up
Heineken Ireland announces significant reduction of its directly-owned pub portfolio, selling 10 sites as hospitality sector faces post-pandemic headwinds and changing consumer habits.
Fulham Palace makes Black History Month permanent
The former Bishop of London's residence launches permanent Black history programme, confronting its colonial past through new exhibitions and educational initiatives.
Chaos as massive brawl erupts inside Wetherspoons pub
Shocking footage captures the moment a massive brawl breaks out inside a UK Wetherspoons, with punters hurling chairs and glasses in violent confrontation.
French Crown Jewels Sold Off in 1887, Expert Reveals
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years
Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.
Wild Wetherspoon brawl caught on camera in Birmingham
Shocking footage captures violent mass brawl at The Square Peg Wetherspoon in Birmingham as chairs fly and punches are thrown in chaotic pub disturbance.
Pub staff horrified after discovering secret event venue truth
Australian pub employees left horrified after uncovering disturbing truth about private function space, leading to dramatic evacuation of unsuspecting guests in shocking venue controversy.
Harry Potter TV series pub location damaged in fire
The 17th-century Grade II listed building in Bricket Wood, which was reportedly being transformed for HBO's upcoming Wizarding World series, has been severely damaged in a major fire incident.
Kipling's desperate WWI letters about missing son revealed
Newly discovered correspondence reveals the Jungle Book author's desperate search for his son John during the Battle of Loos, exposing a father's private torment behind the public patriotism.
Clarkson's pub baffles locals with odd opening hours
The Grand Tour host's latest venture, The Hawk and Buckle, has confused patrons with its unconventional schedule and mysterious closure, sparking speculation among Cotswolds residents.
Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million
Extraordinary timepieces belonging to Admiral Lord Nelson's trusted lieutenants during the Battle of Trafalgar, including one worn as Nelson lay dying, are expected to sell for over £1.2 million at auction.
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