6 h. ago Pub forced to close as 'ceiling collapsed' in devastating fire

Punters say as the place burned down the ceiling fell through

Events

17 h. ago Restaurant hailed one of the best in Wales forced to close after council say they will have to move on

Paternoster Farm's founders said: 'This isn't just business—it's our life, our home, our kids’ childhood. It's hard to understand why there’s no room for that in the council's plans.'

Politics

56 h. ago 'Smash burger' van forced to shut down after council tells owner it's too close to primary school

Co-owners Sam Carroll and Aaron Millar lost their bid for planning permission to house Smokies, their smash burger takeaway trailer, on the car park of Dunkirk Hall pub in Leyland, Lancashire.

Politics

62 h. ago More mergers between universities could be on the cards, sector chief says

Nearly half of higher education institutions have been forced to close courses to reduce costs, a Universities UK survey suggests.

Politics

64 h. ago Jonny Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa condemn ‘silencing’ after UK concerts pulled

After two performances were cancelled over threats linked to protests against Israel, the duo said the actions were ‘self-evidently a method of censorship’After the cancellation of two UK performances with the Israeli musician Dudu Tassa, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has said that they “dread the weaponisation of this cancellation by reactionary figures as much as we lament its celebration by some progressives”.In a statement, Greenwood and Tassa said that venues in London and Bristol as well as “their blameless staff” had received enough credible threats to conclude that it was not safe to proceed with the gigs. Continue reading...

Politics

65 h. ago Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood forced to cancel UK shows over 'credible threats'

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood has announced he's cancelled two of his gigs with Dudu Tassa as they claim they have 'received enough credible threats' for it to not be safe

Events

4 d. ago Couple forced to close £85 per night holiday home due to ‘barmy’ council decision

Couple had spent £16,000 on converting a carpenter’s shed in their back garden into a luxury garden lodge

Economics

7 d. ago King Charles forced to close beloved Sandringham Estate after 'emergency'

The Royal Family's beloved Sandringham Estate in Norfolk - where they spend Christmas each year - has been forced to shut its doors to visitors after an unexpected 'emergency'' issue

Politics

7 d. ago Major UK brewery shuts for good after 40 years – and two things are to blame

Exmoor Ales, which has been based in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, since 1979, has been forced to close its doors and relocate production to a site in Surrey due to Covid fallolut and tax hikes

Politics

9 d. ago Brits brave the Benidorm blackout: Tourists celebrate as lights come back on after huge Spanish power outage left strip looking like a 'ghost town'

The popular holiday destination famous for its heaving night life was forced to close all of its shops and most of its bars as all businesses and residents were left without power.

Politics

1 week ago Abandoned UK theme park to be reopened and transformed with new rides

The theme park was initially forced to close its outdoor rides due to “rising costs”, but has now revealed exciting plans to reopen as an adventure park featuring a complete overhaul and transformation of the existing structures.

Politics

2 w. ago Lanzarote struggles to recover after floods leave streets 'covered in mud' and 'beaches contaminated'

Hotels have been forced to close on the popular holiday island as cleanup efforts continue

Events

2 w. ago Greater Manchester high school forced to close with students learning from home

A boiler issue has affected the building

Society

2 w. ago A14 crash: One killed with lorry driver arrested as dual carriageway forced to close

One person was killed and three others injured in a crash on the A14 near Horningsea as Cambridgeshire Police arrested a lorry driver on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Events

2 w. ago Schools forced to close and thousands of homes left without water after burst pipe brings havoc

South West Water said around 9,500 properties in west Devon were still experiencing a loss of water supply or lower water pressure than usual.

Politics

2 w. ago Last orders at one of Britain's oldest pubs as it is forced to close because of increased running costs after nearly 500 years

Hole in the Wall in Torquay, Devon, first opened its doors in 1540 but has closed due to increased running costs, which landlord Richard Rossendale-Cook said forced his hand.

Politics

2 w. ago Kevin De Bruyne ‘a bit surprised’ not to be offered new Manchester City deal

‘I was a bit surprised but I just have to accept it’Midfielder unsure if he will be part of Club World CupKevin De Bruyne has admitted to being “a little bit” shocked at not being offered a new contract at Manchester City, with the 33‑year‑old saying the club took the decision unilaterally. De Bruyne is also unsure if he will be part of City’s Club World Cup campaign that begins in June in the US.The Belgian is City’s most decorated footballer with 19 honours and is considered one of the club’s greatest players. Yet De Bruyne, who joined in August 2015 from Wolfsburg, will be forced to depart in the close season after the club did not make a fresh offer. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Popular UK tropical garden forced to close amid fears it's about to fall into sea

Despite being a popular tourist attraction for over 100 years, the site has been forced to close over fears it's on the verge of collapse - with the council saying they can't afford to stabalise it

Politics

3 w. ago Reprieve for East London 'dive bar' popular with metalheads as council agrees to noise limits amid complaints

Blondies Brewery in Leyton will be allowed to stay open despite being challenged by neighbours over ‘unacceptably’ noisy gigs

Politics

3 w. ago Man who lives in £12,000 dog suit could be forced to close 'human zoo'

Toco, the viral dog lover who spent thousands on two hyper-realistic costume, has now shared how his "human zoo" could be shut down for good due to a decline in bookings

Society