3 h. ago Q: Are phone cheats killing the pub quiz? A: Not according to these question setters

Bans on smart devices, dedicated apps for all players and plain old honesty can all combat trivial offencesWho is older, Gary Numan or Gary Oldman? If you know the answer to this question (see below), you are likely one of hundreds of thousands of Brits who attend a pub quiz every week.As a nation of committed trivia buffs, it was unsurprising that we leapt on news of a quizmaster in Manchester who outed a team for cheating. Just where, we asked, is the special place in hell reserved for those quizzers who take a sneaky look at their phones under the table? Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Grand Designs couple who BOTH overcame brain tumours repurpose their £275,000 build into free retreat for people going through serious illnesses because they 'know how tough times can be'

Greg, a pub landlord from Kent, first met artist Georgie through a charity when he had just recovered from his brain tumour 15 years ago.

Economics

49 h. ago Budget 2025 could lead to 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' without action

Pub landlords warn the pub industry is at risk of "dying" after an "astronomical" rise in costs for pubs and brewers ahead of Rachel Reeves unveiling the Budget

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63 h. ago Pub rocked by quiz cheating scandal as landlord reveals how he caught culprits after they used Apple Watches to flout phone ban

It costs nothing to enter, with a prize jackpot of £30 - but pub quiz tensions in Greater Manchester kept mounting as one team seemed to always find a way to win.

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3 d. ago Bonus question: Pub quizmaster sparks huge mystery after outing cheating team – but refuses to name them

The cheating team were caught whispering questions into their smartwatches – and using Shazam for the music round

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3 d. ago Pub landlord's surveillance spy mission to snare quiz cheats after they used James Bond style watches to flout phone ban

It costs nothing to enter, with a prize jackpot of £30 - but pub quiz tensions in Greater Manchester kept mounting as one team seemed to always find a way to win.

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4 d. ago Meghan Markle claims she didn't wear a poppy on Remembrance weekend 'because they're not widely available'... despite husband Harry getting one

The Duchess attended the glitzy James Bond-themed party at Jeff Bezos 's $165million mansion on Remembrance weekend with the commemorative symbol noticeably missing from her glamorous outfit.

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4 d. ago Kris Jenner 'snubs' Meghan Markle as she thanks her 'beautiful family and friends' for 70th birthday celebrations

The Kardashian matriarch celebrated her 70th birthday with a star-studded James Bond-themed bash, as Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, led the celebrity arrivals in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles .

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5 d. ago Kim Kardashian dazzles with sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner as they celebrate mom Kris's 70th birthday with epic James Bond

On Saturday night, Kim, 45, showcased her famous curves in a stunning, two-piece crop top and long skirt made up of sparkly gemstones.

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5 d. ago A world away from Royal duty: Prince Harry seems 'fed up of being paraded' and unable to 'stage rictus grin' as he and poppy

The Duke of Sussex failed to raise a smile as he walked hand-in-hand with his beaming wife Meghan Markle as the made their way to the James Bond-themed soiree in Beverly Hills.

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5 d. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend Kris Jenner's James Bond 70th birthday party

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out to Jeff Bezos' lavish mansion complex as they attended a star-studded 70th birthday party for Kris Jenner in Miami

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5 d. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry lead star parade at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday bash held at Jeff Bezos' $165M mansion in Beverly Hills

Kris, who celebrated turning 60 with a party inspired by The Great Gatsby, is said to have opted for 007 this year as a play on the number 70, via Page Six .

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5 d. ago Kim Kardashian dazzles with sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner as they celebrate mom Kris' 70th birthday with epic James Bond

On Saturday night, Kim, 45, showcased her famous curves in a stunning, two-piece crop top and long skirt made up of sparkly gemstones.

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5 d. ago The quiet coastal community rocked by a criminal plot that was like something out of James Bond

It was the last place anyone expected to find the centre of an international smuggling ring

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5 d. ago Unlikely Strictly star tipped to be the next James Bond – and you can get 200

Strictly Come Dancing might have come to an end for Tom Skinner, but he is already eyeing up his latest project, that could see him slip into acting as the world's most famous spy

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5 d. ago Pierce Brosnan reconciles with estranged son 20 years after 'cutting him off'

James Bond star Pierce Brosnan had previously spoken about his estrangement with his son Christopher during an interview with Playboy in 2005

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6 d. ago Police officer who attacked pub landlord after downing six pints learns her fate

A female police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after attacking a pub landlord from behind - but only faces a written warning from the force

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6 d. ago Police officer who attacked pub landlord after downing six pints allowed to keep her job

The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, went to the Soar Bridge Inn with her dog and got into a confrontation with a man who, she says, had sexually assualted her previously

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6 d. ago ‘Underrated’ James Bond film fans say is ‘absolute dynamite’ on ITV today

While many think of Casino Royale or Skyfall when ranking the great modern Bonds, a legion of fans are heaping praise on a separate Pierce Brosnan classic with a killer soundtrack

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6 d. ago Pub bans entire quiz team after being 'caught red handed' cheating

The pub's owners have issued a statement on social media and said they have 'lost custom' in recent weeks due to the claims

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