36 h. ago Crown Royal dethroned in Canada as whisky company shifts some operations to US

Owners of top Canadian whisky company spark backlash after plan to close one of its plants in Ontario and shift bottling operations south amid US-Canada tariff warNearly a decade ago, a reserve batch of Canada’s Crown Royal whisky struck awe in the hearts of critics. “To say this is a masterpiece is barely doing it justice,” wrote the British reviewer Jim Murray, adding that the company’s upmarket offering took rye to “new heights of beauty and complexity”.But earlier this week, holding a hulking glass bottle in front of a gaggle of cameras, Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, slowly poured the hazel liquid on to the ground. Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. ago Sam Fender’s arena tour gives huge cash boost to UK’s grassroot venues

Sam Fender’s 2024 arena tour raised more than £100,000 for grassroots music venues.

Politics

58 h. ago Pub owners hit out at villagers opposing their plan to turn it into five

Lee and Sally Turland said they had 'no choice' but to make the heartbreaking decision to close their business of 26 years in 2022 as it was no longer 'financially viable'.

Events

61 h. ago Taylor Swift’s Eras tour helps fuel UK consumer spending on live music to record £6.7bn high

Report from Live shows spending £2bn higher than before Covid-19 shutdowns, although grassroots venues are still closing at an increasing rateUK consumer spending on live music events reached a record-breaking total of £6.68bn in 2024, up 9.5% on the previous year, fuelled in part by Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras tour.The report from Live (Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment), the recently formed body advocating for the British music industry’s interests before government, signals a full-bodied return from the effects of Covid-19. The figures are 28.2% higher than in 2022, when live music more or less resumed after the pandemic, and more than £2bn more than in 2019, the last fully functioning year for live music prior to the shutdown. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Beautiful country pub celebrates huge milestone following £160,000 makeover

The popular pub just 40 minutes from Manchester has been transformed inside

Economics

4 d. ago Couple face prison after building 'eyesore' log cabin in treasured UK national park

After building a log cabin in a treasured UK national park, a couple were hit with a stark warning and were ordered to tear it down and restore the land to its original state or face a custodial sentence

Events

6 d. ago The historic pub on the edge of the Peak District that’s giving away free pints

Thatchers Cider has teamed up with pubs across the country, but you'll have to act fast to get your hands on one

Politics

8 d. ago Manchester pub celebrates man who died weeks after appearing on The Chase

Tim McCarthy was described as the ‘kindest, cleverest, and most humble man’

Sport

8 d. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub with £2.75 pints undergoes HUGE transformation

The pub has been serving people for centuries and has now undergone a major transformation

Economics

9 d. ago Pub to host special viewing of The Chase starring Stockport teacher who died before it aired

"He was the kindest, cleverest, most humble man I ever knew"

Society

9 d. ago Beer expert names best Greater Manchester pub for a pint of real ale

The pub, which is often described as the town's 'hidden gem', has received high praise from a top brewer

Politics

1 week ago Historic Manchester city centre pub issues apology to customers amid major 'embarrassment'

The Victorian pub is one of Manchester's best known venues but it will soon look very different

Economics

1 week ago The Greater Manchester pub with lakeside views perfect for a sunny bank holiday pint

'If sitting outside enjoying a drink of beer or wine is your thing you won't find a better venue than this'

Politics

1 week ago A dad and boxer pulled into a pub car... he was never seen again

Almost two decades on, police still haven't solved the case of his disappearance and suspected murder

Politics

1 week ago The canalside pub with stunning views of two castles and a free play area

A beer garden with views of the canal and castles, as well as a large free play area make it a perfect pub for a day out

Politics

1 week ago How well do you know Greater Manchester's Wetherspoons pub carpets? Test your knowledge with our quiz

Think you know your Sedge Lynn from your Moon Under Water?

Politics

2 w. ago Historic Stockport pub in 'safe hands' as it reopens following major revamp

'It’s become apparent that the pub holds a special place in a lot of peoples’ hearts'

Politics

3 w. ago Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions

See how you fared in this week's leaderboard

Politics

3 w. ago 'I can’t believe they are this bothered': The new Greater Manchester pub that's got people talking before it's even opened

After success in Altrincham, the popular Irish bar is preparing to open its second site in Didsbury

Politics

3 w. ago The Greater Manchester waterside walk ending with a pub that has stunning views

A stunning walk, it boasts large stretches of woodland, tranquil water and an impressive viaduct

Politics