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Yorkshire family masters lime mortar for home restoration

A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of traditional lime mortar in a hands-on workshop, learning to repair their historic home with breathable, eco-friendly materials. Unlock the secrets of heritage building preservation.

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.

Tourists tear down ancient castle wall for photos

Tourists destroyed a 500-year-old wall at Ardvreck Castle to avoid wet feet for Instagram pictures. Historic Assynt condemns the vandalism on Scotland's NC500 route. Help protect our heritage.

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.

Lost London revealed in historic photo collection

Discover London's vanished past through 300+ historic photographs in new book 'Panoramas of Lost London', featuring never-before-seen images of the capital's dramatic transformation.

Hornsey Town Hall restored after six-year project

North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.

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.

Stonegate eyes £1bn sale of 1,000 UK pubs

Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is considering a £1billion sale of over 1,000 venues to address its £3billion debt. Discover the details and what's next for Slug & Lettuce owner.

James Blunt's Chelsea Pub: A Posh Local Gem

Explore The Fox & Pheasant, James Blunt's high-end Chelsea pub. Discover its haunted history, celebrity owner, and surprising gourmet menu that goes beyond traditional pub fare.

2,300+ Sign Petition to Save Historic North London Pub

More than 2,300 residents are campaigning to protect the 18th-century Black Horse Pub in High Barnet from redevelopment by securing 'Asset of Community Value' status. Sign the petition to show your support.

10 Historic Hotels for a Time-Travel Getaway

Discover 10 unique hotels across the UK and Europe where you can step back in time, from Robert Browning's Florence apartment to a Tudor manor in Wales. Book your historic escape today!

Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved

Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.

London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis

Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.

Pub quiz cheats caught using smartwatches

A team of pub quiz cheats in Greater Manchester has been shamed and banned after using their smartwatches to get answers, costing the venue regular customers. Read the full story.

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