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Ronan Keating to Host BBC One's New Year's Eve Party

Irish pop star Ronan Keating is announced as the host of BBC One's New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026. The special will feature his greatest hits and special guests. Tune in on BBC One and iPlayer!

Thieves jailed for stealing bag in London pub

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.

BBC SPOTY adds live public vote for Team of the Year

The BBC has announced a major change to its Sports Personality of the Year awards, introducing a live public vote for the 'Team of the Year' category for the first time. Discover the contenders!

Manchester pub quiz cheating scandal mirrors crime novel

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.

The Shaston Arms: A Gen Z Pub Lacking Soul

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.

London pub bans children after 6pm

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.

Stonegate considers selling over 1,000 UK pubs

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.

Inside James Blunt's Posh Chelsea Pub Rescue

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.

Stonegate weighs £1bn sale of 1000 UK pubs

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.

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.

Best Educational Toys & Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

Discover the best educational toys and developmental gifts for two-year-olds. Our expert guide helps you choose presents that support learning, creativity and motor skills development.

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.

Chinese Zodiac 2025: Your Ultimate New Year Party Guide

Discover what the Year of the Snake means for your celebration plans according to Chinese zodiac signs. From Dragon's vibrant parties to Rabbit's intimate gatherings, find your perfect 2025 New Year's Eve style.

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