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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.

Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police

Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.

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.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

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.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

Britain's Best Pub 2024 Finalists Revealed

Discover the 30 extraordinary pubs battling for the coveted title of Britain's Best Pub of the Year, from historic coaching inns to innovative gastropubs across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

The Stag's Head: Macclesfield's Cosy Winter Pub

Escape the winter chill at The Stag's Head in Macclesfield - a hidden gem boasting roaring fires, award-winning pies, and proper British pub atmosphere just waiting to be discovered.

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