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NSW bans 670+ pokies venues from 24/7 gambling

New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.

Irish Pub Crisis: 2,100 Closures Since 2005

New academic studies reveal Ireland's iconic pubs are vanishing, threatening community cohesion. Discover why this cultural cornerstone is disappearing and what it means for Irish society.

London pub bans under-18s after 7pm

William The Fourth in Leyton has moved its under-18s curfew to 7pm after complaints the pub resembled a 'creche'. The venue remains family-friendly by day.

French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure

French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.

The Shaston Arms: A Gen Z Pub Lacking Soul

Grace Dent reviews The Shaston Arms, a London pub trying to be a boozer and a restaurant. The result is a sterile, Gen Z-friendly experience with premium prices and poor service.

Wetherspoons to open first European pub in Spain

JD Wetherspoons is launching its inaugural European pub at Alicante airport, serving full English breakfasts and Spanish tapas. The Castell de Santa Barbera opens in January 2026.

Wetherspoon's First European Pub Opens in Spain

JD Wetherspoon is making its international debut with a new pub at Alicante–Elche Airport, serving British classics to holidaymakers from January 2026. Discover the menu and expansion plans.

Spurstowe Arms expands to second East London pub

East London's trendiest pub, the Spurstowe Arms, is taking over The Elderfield in Lower Clapton this December. Discover the plans for this new venture and what it means for the local community.

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