Wetherspoon's plans pub expansion into South Korea
JD Wetherspoon announces ambitious plans to open pubs in South Korea, marking the budget pub chain's first major international expansion beyond UK and Ireland borders.
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Wetherspoons hotel crowned UK's best beach pub
A Wetherspoons hotel in North Wales has been named the UK's best pub with a beach, offering stunning sea views and unbeatable value. Discover why The Palladium in Llandudno is making waves.
Wetherspoon's Tim Martin attacks business rates
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin launches fresh attack on 'unfair' business rates as the pub giant reveals impressive sales growth and expansion plans across the UK.
Volleyball coach made 'special exceptions' for transgender player
Exclusive investigation reveals San Jose State volleyball coach faced unprecedented challenges accommodating transgender athlete, raising questions about fairness in women's sports
UK pubs face £400m crisis as tax hike threatens closures
The British Beer and Pub Association warns that planned National Insurance increases could devastate the struggling pub sector, putting thousands of jobs at risk across the UK.
Joe Swash: 'It's tough being away from family'
Former EastEnders star Joe Swash gets candid about the difficulties of balancing work and family life with wife Stacey Solomon and their blended family in emotional new interview.
Trump's Second Term Begins With Travel Bans and Turmoil
The Trump administration's first week back in power has been marked by sweeping immigration restrictions, controversial cabinet appointments, and legal challenges that are sending shockwaves through Washington and beyond.
Kidman & Urban: Marriage Challenges Revealed
Hollywood power couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban open up about their marriage struggles and how they've strengthened their bond through difficult times.
Trump's Second Term Begins Amid Legal Turmoil
Donald Trump returns to the White House facing immediate legal challenges, international tensions, and sweeping policy reversals that are reshaping America's global standing.
Australia's Budget Deficit Shrinks Faster Than Forecast
Australia's federal budget deficit has narrowed significantly to $11.2 billion, beating Treasury forecasts, though Treasurer Jim Chalmers cautions that structural pressures threaten future economic stability.
Stroke survivor finds new purpose running community pub
After suffering a devastating stroke that left him unable to work, Mark Hannon found new purpose by taking over The Crown Inn in Bury, creating an inspiring community success story.
Wetherspoon's Cleanses Ghosts from Old London Dungeon Pub
The popular Wetherspoon's chain has performed a 'cleansing' ritual at its newest Westminster pub, built on the site of the old London Dungeon, to banish any lingering spirits from the property's haunted past.
World's First Purpose-Built Railway Pub Gains Listed Status
The historic Skew Bridge pub in Woking, a unique Victorian relic built specifically for railway travellers, has been granted Grade II listed status, safeguarding its future.
Serial Thieves' Rucksack Scam Exposed in London Pub Heist
CCTV captures the moment two serial thieves targeted a North London pub, using a clever rucksack ruse to steal hundreds of pounds in a sophisticated distraction theft.
Men jailed for 'disgusting' body-shaming abuse in pub
Two men have been sentenced after launching a vile torrent of body-shaming abuse at a woman in a Cheshire pub, with one defendant also convicted of assaulting a police officer.
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.
Legal chief: Labour's Islamophobia definition may hinder police
Attorney General's principal adviser Lord Hermer KC raises serious concerns that Labour's proposed definition of Islamophobia may prevent police from properly investigating crimes where Muslims are suspects, creating significant operational challenges for
Lithuanian man saves Irish pub with 4,000km rescue mission
A Lithuanian man travels across Europe to save a historic Irish pub from closure, creating an extraordinary tale of community and cross-continental friendship.
Village raises £300k to save pub from developers
Residents of a quaint Yorkshire village launch a heroic campaign, raising a staggering £300,000 in just weeks to buy their local pub and save it from being turned into housing.
UK Nuclear Power Stations Delayed Five Years by Legal Challenges
Britain's nuclear energy strategy hits major roadblock as legal disputes and environmental opposition threaten to delay new power stations by up to five years, raising concerns over energy security and net-zero targets.
Trump's Immigration Shakeup: Mass Raids and 'Ideological Tests'
Exclusive: The Trump administration's sweeping new immigration policies, including mass raids and a controversial 'ideological screening' test, face immediate legal challenges and spark widespread protests as constitutional concerns mount.
Clarkson & May Open Traditional British Pub in Watlington
Top Gear legends Jeremy Clarkson and James May are set to open a traditional British pub in Watlington, Oxfordshire. Discover their plans for The Rising Sun, from real ales to a 'no music' policy.
DeSantis Signs Controversial Florida Book Challenge Law
Governor Ron DeSantis signs contentious legislation enabling swift book challenges in Florida schools, drawing fierce criticism from free speech advocates and legal experts who decry it as censorship.
AI Tools Crippling University Learning and Teaching
Exclusive investigation reveals how generative AI is creating a 'cognitive crutch' for students and an 'arms race' for educators in UK universities, undermining the very foundations of higher education.
Labour's small boat plan collapses amid legal chaos
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's flagship scheme to tackle Channel crossings is on the brink of collapse, overwhelmed by legal challenges and a lack of French cooperation. The Prime Minister's promise to 'stop the boats' faces its first major test.
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.
Ate at Clarkson's Pub: Hawkstone Lager Verdict & £36 Bill Shock
An exclusive review of Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub, The Hawkstone Lab lager, and the surprisingly pricey bill for a simple lunch for two.
UK Pubs Reinvent Themselves with Themed Nights for Survival
Facing soaring costs and changing habits, Britain's pubs are fighting back with a revolution in entertainment, from comedy and crafts to board games and live music, transforming the local into a vibrant community hub.
Pub Saviour: How One Landlord Beat the Hospitality Crisis
A struggling pub landlord reveals the simple yet brilliant strategy that rescued his business from the brink of closure, offering hope to the UK's embattled hospitality sector amidst soaring costs.
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