UK Parcel Theft Hits £666.5m: How to Protect Yourself
Parcel theft soars in the UK, with £666.5m stolen this year. Learn how 'porch pirates' operate and discover practical steps to safeguard your deliveries this Christmas.
Parcel theft soars in the UK, with £666.5m stolen this year. Learn how 'porch pirates' operate and discover practical steps to safeguard your deliveries this Christmas.
The future of The Old Spotted Dog Inn, a Grade II-listed pub vacant since 2004, will be decided by Newham councillors. Plans include restoration and new flats.
A new study predicts the most packed London pubs this festive season. Discover the top 10 list to plan your Christmas drinks and avoid the biggest crowds.
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
A London Michelin-starred restaurant owner speaks out after a thief stole £800 of premium meat. The Met Police investigate as the hospitality industry faces festive pressure.
A thief who swallowed a £14,250 Fabergé egg has 'naturally passed' the jewel to police. The unique Octopussy egg, encrusted with 183 diamonds, was recovered intact after six days. Read the full story.
Residents fear the fire-damaged Grade II listed Burn Bullock in Mitcham could be lost unless urgent action is taken to secure the historic building. Calls grow for council intervention.
A curious baby fur seal surprised patrons at a Richmond pub. Discover how staff safely contained the 'silly season' visitor until conservation rangers arrived for its release.
Discover the iconic Coach & Horses in Soho, where landlady Ali Ross upholds its unique character after the era of 'London's rudest landlord' Norman Balon. Explore its history and charm.
Step behind a velvet curtain into Pineapple Pubs in Kentish Town. Find the perfect fireside spot, play board games, and enjoy ideal Thai winter warmers. Read our full review.
UK pubs can serve until 1am if England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirms the extension to boost the struggling hospitality sector.
JD Wetherspoon has appealed to open a new 320-capacity pub at 11 The Strand, next to Charing Cross station. The plan, previously rejected, was granted appeal in June 2025.
Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook will perform an exclusive VIP show for donors to a campaign aiming to buy and revive The White Swan pub in Charlton as a community arts hub.
Squeeze legend Glenn Tilbrook is spearheading a grassroots bid to buy and restore The White Swan in Charlton, launching a crowdfunder with a VIP gig as a key reward. Help save this vital community hub.
Croydon is set to welcome a grand new Wetherspoons pub in a Grade II listed 1760s building just in time for Christmas. Discover the details of this major expansion.
JD Wetherspoon seeks a licence for a new 320-person pub on the Strand, next to Charing Cross station, promising no outdoor drinking. Westminster Council to decide.
Discover Ling Ling's, the acclaimed nomadic Chinese kitchen now in residence at Godet wine pub in Islington. Chef Jenny Phung's Cantonese-inspired dishes are a must-try.
A 'hero' army sergeant died from internal bleeding after being pushed in a pub beer garden argument over chicken wings. His friend has been sentenced to over four years. Read the full story.
The Three Jingle Bells, a festive pop-up in Southwark measuring under 8ft squared, is dubbed the world's smallest pub. Book a 45-minute slot for you and two mates until December 22.
The Guinness Nitrosurge device is now under £20 on Amazon, letting fans pour a pub-style pint at home. One reviewer's dad, a former publican, says it tastes better than a draught.
The Walkabout Creek hotel, famous from Crocodile Dundee film, has new owners who promise a welcoming atmosphere while honouring its cinematic legacy. Discover the pub's new chapter.
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.
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.
Actress Felicity Kendal turned have-a-go hero, scaring off phone snatchers in Chelsea. The 79-year-old described the 'appalling' crime wave and her instinctive reaction.
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth while facing £130m cost pressures from wage hikes and inflation. Discover how pub giants navigate economic challenges.
A serial thief targeting Michelin-starred restaurants has stolen £800 worth of premium meat from Galvin La Chapelle. Police investigate possible connection to earlier langoustine theft.
A woman was caught on CCTV stealing £200 worth of langoustines from Elystan Street, a Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant. The theft forced the venue to remove a signature dish from its menu.
A Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant is £200 out of pocket after a 'bizarre' theft of a langoustine delivery. Police are investigating the early morning seafood snatch.
UK pub owners warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves' planned 4% alcohol duty increase in the Autumn Budget will drive up drink prices and force more closures. Learn how this affects your local.
CCTV shows pickpocket performing bizarre dance to steal phone in Nottingham city centre. Police seek public help identifying suspect captured on McDonald's CCTV.