12 h. ago ‘The business is completely unsustainable’: Landmark pub closes but brewery says it will ‘thrive’ again

Despite closing its doors, the pub company which owns the Ridgeway Arms said they intend to recruit management which will make it the 'heart of the community for many years to come'

Economics

60 h. ago Historic pub in tiny Scots village announces shock closure after 200 years

A HISTORIC pub in a tiny Scottish village has closed after more than 200 years. The Cross Keys in Ancrum, Jedburgh, has been welcoming locals and tourists through its doors for two centuries. The Scottish Borders boozer serves up classic pub grub including fish and chips, pies and burgers. Punters can wash down their scran...

Events

4 d. ago The pub that changed me: ‘It was close. It served Guinness. And it had (just about) functioning toilets’

Every week my DisOrient FC team and I would show up at the Park Tavern, our second home, drown our sorrows after a five-a-side match and forge ongoing friendshipsWhatever else you might say about the Park Tavern, you can unequivocally say this: it is, without question, the closest pub to the five-a-side pitches where my team DisOrient FC used to play every Tuesday night from 2011 to 2016. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves insists help for pubs is coming but says temporary support 'not affordable'

The Chancellor told BBC Breakfast she hadn't spent a 'huge amount of time' at the pub recently as government edges closes to business rates U-turn

Politics

6 d. ago Cardiff City close in on deal for Everton player with medical today

Exclusive: The Bluebirds are poised to complete their first piece of transfer business

Economics

8 d. ago Liverpool transfer news: Joel Ordonez move timeline as Reds target ex

Liverpool have until February 2 to complete their transfer business and are already being linked with several potential new signings

Events

8 d. ago Man Utd transfer news: Elliot Anderson deal timeline as wonderkid move planned

Manchester United have three weeks to complete their transfer business before the February 2 deadline and there are updates on Elliot Anderson and Igor Tyjon

Economics

1 week ago Tesco boss lends weight to calls for business rates support for pubs

Chief executive Ken Murphy has urged the Government to completely overhaul the business rates system, which be branded ‘fundamentally unfair’.

Economics

1 week ago 'Wonderful' Greater Manchester waterside pub closes for major refurbishment

The much-loved boozer will reopen later this month

Politics

2 w. ago Closed pub in Greater Manchester town that is ‘rapidly decaying’ could soon make way for new homes

The pub closed-down at the end of last year, but now new plans have been tabled for the site

Politics

2 w. ago Drinkers planning a Dry January are begged to reconsider as figures show pubs closing every day

An average of one pub closed every day in 2025, with almost 2,000 shutting permanently over the past five years, new data reveals.

Politics

2 w. ago One pub closes every single day in UK in cost of living crisis as new hangover cure revealed

The future of the public house seems bleak for landlords and punters alike – but some experts have advised on a hangover cure that might help boozers get back out

Events

2 w. ago All the London pubs that have closed down in the past year as new data suggests pub industry in grave trouble

In total, 366 pubs closed over the past year

Events

2 w. ago One pub a day closed permanently in England and Wales in 2025

Data shows 366 pubs have been demolished or converted for other uses this year as cost pressures take toll on sectorOne pub a day disappeared for good in England and Wales during 2025 as sustained cost pressures continued to weigh heavily on the sector.Analysis of government statistics shows that 366 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses over the year to December. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Wetherspoons pub The Richard Hopkins in Newton Abbott suddenly shuts after 'incident'

A popular Wetherspoons pub closed after an 'incident involving a customer' - this is a breaking story

Politics

3 w. ago 'Our pub is in an iconic building that was close to being knocked down

For Pub of the Week, we visit a Boddington's icon that's been visited by the Kray Twins and Jay Rayner

Politics

3 w. ago Manchester United learn Conor Gallagher transfer stance after Antoine Semenyo 'talks'

Manchester United will be able to complete any business once the January transfer window reopens in a few days

Sport