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.
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.
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.
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, now 91, reflects on his childlike passion for the sport, his famous friendships, and why he'll never truly retire from the game he adores.
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.
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.
A Lithuanian man travels across Europe to save a historic Irish pub from closure, creating an extraordinary tale of community and cross-continental friendship.
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.
Conor McPherson's acclaimed supernatural play 'The Weir' makes a triumphant return to the West End. This five-star revival at the Harold Pinter Theatre captures the eerie magic of Irish storytelling, with a stellar cast led by Risteárd Cooper. A must-see
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.
Oscar nominee Billy Crudup makes his West End debut in a gripping stage adaptation of the classic Western 'High Noon'. Directed by Michael Arden, this theatrical event reimagines the iconic film for a modern audience at London's Harold Pinter Theatre.
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.
BBC's Eastenders has clinched the coveted Best Serial Drama prize at the 2024 National Television Awards, marking a spectacular comeback and a huge win for the iconic Walford series.
An exclusive review of Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub, The Hawkstone Lab lager, and the surprisingly pricey bill for a simple lunch for two.
Discover how Harold Pinter's revolutionary 1978 masterpiece 'Betrayal', with its reverse chronology and psychological depth, continues to transform actors' careers and audience perspectives decades after its premiere.
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.
An urban explorer's chilling discovery of The Rose and Crown in Kent reveals a pub perfectly preserved, with half-finished drinks and 2019 calendars still on the walls, offering a haunting snapshot of the day lockdown began.
An eminent forensic psychiatrist with three decades of experience, including work on the Harold Shipman inquiry, reveals the chilling psychological patterns and motivations behind Britain's most notorious serial killers in a gripping new podcast.
The simple request for ice in a pint is causing a seismic split across UK pubs. Discover why this trend is igniting passion and fury amongst brewers, publicans, and drinkers.
A major Hollywood film star has traded the glitz of Tinseltown for a quiet Wiltshire village, volunteering behind the bar at a local pub to help out during the staffing crisis.
Two decades after being immortalised as Britain's most notorious pub in the legendary 'Sky TV' series, Cornwall's Seven Stars has undergone a stunning metamorphosis. Discover the story of its journey from infamy to community favourite.
Controversial comedian Russell Brand's £850k Oxfordshire pub purchase lies abandoned and derelict, creating local fury in Crownarsh Battle as the community is left with a crumbling eyesore instead of a revitalised local.
Discover the stunning UK and European filming spots for the new epic historical drama 'King and Conqueror', starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, tracing the real-life battle for the English throne.
Exclusive: Previously unseen evidence reveals the calculated reason why Britain's most prolific serial killer, Dr Harold Shipman, took his own life in prison, cheating justice and his victims' families.
A couple's dream of owning a historic 17th-century English pub turned into a real-life mystery when they discovered a hidden, bricked-up tunnel beneath the cellar, sparking local legend and historical intrigue.
A Dorset pub's strict 'no reservation' policy leads to a £250 fine for elderly patrons, sparking a national debate on fairness and discretion in hospitality rules.
The BBC's new big-budget historical series 'King and Conqueror' faces a storm of viewer complaints and official Ofcom investigations for its controversial and allegedly inaccurate depiction of the Norman Conquest and key figures like Harold Godwinson.
The Independent's review of the BBC's new historical epic 'King and Conqueror', starring James Norton as Harold Godwinson and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William the Conqueror in the brutal struggle for the English crown.
The BBC's new big-budget historical drama 'King and Conqueror' faces a viewer revolt over its perceived historical blunders and controversial casting choices, with audiences taking to social media to brand it 'nonsense'.
A pub-goer in York got the ultimate surprise when his order for a single pint of Guinness turned into an entire 50-pint keg. The hilarious bar mishap was captured on video and has since gone viral online.