No. 10 Backs Pubs in Westminster Council Row Over Standing
Downing Street criticizes Westminster Council's plan to limit standing drinking, calling pubs 'British life' and warning against early closures.
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Camden sex shop faces licence loss over illegal Viagra sales
Camden Council urged to revoke Blue Rose's licence after police find illegal Sildenafil sales, posing serious health risks.
Pub Etiquette: Why Not Knowing Your Order Annoys Bartenders
Bartenders reveal the top pub habit that makes you their least favourite customer: not knowing your order. Experts share tips on proper etiquette, including ordering Guinness first.
Soho Pub Standing Ban: Council Clarifies Draft Policy
Westminster City Council denies plans to ban standing in Soho pubs, clarifying draft licensing policy encourages seating but no ban exists; Mayor criticizes.
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Blue Note Jazz Club sets London opening date
The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club will open its first UK venue on September 23 in London's West End, after overcoming police and resident objections over its 1am closing time.
Four UK Bank Holidays Remain in 2026: Full List
UK residents have four bank holidays left in 2026, including a substitute Boxing Day on Dec 28. Dates vary by nation, with Scotland also celebrating St Andrew's Day.
Westminster pubs face new rules to discourage bar standing
Westminster Council proposes to discourage bar service and standing, pushing table service only, infuriating pub owners and drawing Mayor's criticism.
Asase: West African cocktail bar opening in Shoreditch
Award-winning bartender Emanuele 'Lele' Mensah opens Asase, a Ghana-inspired cocktail bar in Shoreditch this autumn, featuring the Egusi Martini.
SABSing: London's New Offline Dating Trend
SABSing, the 'See And Be Seen' dating trend from US campuses, is hitting London. Here's how to master the art of planned spontaneity and where to go.
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Boxpark Shoreditch wins noise battle, keeps music
Boxpark Shoreditch will continue playing live music after Hackney Council rejected residents' noise complaints, citing insufficient evidence of public nuisance.
Gleb Savchenko Responds to Maura Higgins' DWTS Comments
Gleb Savchenko fires back at Maura Higgins' criticism, saying he's 'not going to lose sleep' over opinions from someone he's never met.
Biggest London McDonald's to Go 24/7
McDonald's Leicester Square, London's largest branch, will operate 24/7 after Capital Arches Group secured a license, despite police opposition citing crime concerns.
Craig Revel Horwood stabbed, strip-searched in Madrid
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood reveals he was stabbed in Madrid, robbed, and later strip-searched by French authorities on his return.
Ellie's named London's coolest bar for 2026
Ellie's on Kingsland Road has been named London's coolest bar for 2026 by Time Out, praised for its easy-going vibe, £8 martinis, and late-night hours.
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3 New Nightclubs Join Best London Clubs List
Time Out's 2026 list of London's greatest nightclubs adds Club Cheek, Palais, and Coven. MOT remains top for second year.
Birthdayzillas: The Rise of Epic Adult Birthday Celebrations
Adult birthdays are becoming epic events with dress codes, branded merch, and costly guest obligations. This trend reflects a search for connection amid declining traditional milestones, but it's straining friendships and bank accounts.
Why Concertgoers Are Defecating on Floors: The Trend
Concertgoers are increasingly defecating on floors to keep their spots, driven by obsessive competition for the perfect view, not illness, as seen at Devilskin and Olivia Rodrigo shows.
Chelsea restaurant faces licence review over noise complaints
No. Fifty Cheyne, a Chelsea eatery famed for its Sunday roast, faced a licensing review after a resident lodged 17 noise complaints over two years.
El Elevador: Book via Handwritten Letter Only
El Elevador, a remote cliff-top retreat on El Hierro, accepts bookings only via handwritten letters, offering a digital detox and a return to analogue travel.
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A Slow Swedish Summer in Östergötland Archipelago
Discover the serene Östergötland archipelago, with 9,000 islands, kayaking, fishing, and local traditions, visited by a writer via slow train travel.
Beckenham restaurant wins court battle, faces new noise complaint
Pierluigi's in Beckenham won a court appeal to keep its licence, but a noise expert called its music 'amongst the worst I have ever experienced' and the council provided new evidence ahead of a fresh hearing.
Campaign to Bring Back the Foster's Top Launches
A new lobbying group, CRAFT, urges pub-goers to order what they truly enjoy, like a Foster's Top, instead of succumbing to peer pressure or trends.
What makes a good wedding? Flirting and chaos, not a castle
Rachel Connolly argues that modern weddings have become overly opulent and spectacle-driven, but she still loves attending for the flirting, chaos, and human drama.
Bianca Censori goes topless in Ibiza club with Kanye West
Bianca Censori wore a completely sheer bodysuit at Ibiza's DC10 nightclub, posing strategically with friends. Kanye West posted the photo amid his ongoing comeback tour.
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Heavy metal fans vomit after mosh pit defecation
A heavy metal concert in Dunedin, New Zealand, was halted after a fan defecated in the mosh pit, causing vomiting and hysteria among attendees.
Trisha's: Soho's Unpretentious Speakeasy Members' Club
Trisha's, aka New Evaristo Club, is a speakeasy-style members' club in Soho. With old-school charm, boxing photos, and a tiny courtyard, it's a late-night institution. Access requires a member guest or Instagram application.
Oldest UK nightclub Acapulco seeks blue plaque, drinks 75p
The Acapulco nightclub in Halifax, UK's oldest operating nightclub, launched a campaign for a blue plaque. Drinks cost 75p before 11pm, a price held for 20 years.
South London pub bans under 21s after incidents
The Shortlands Tavern in Bromley has banned under-21s from today following a series of incidents, requiring anyone under 21 to leave by 8pm to maintain a safe atmosphere.
Soho LGBTQ+ bar Circa closes after 15 years
Circa, a beloved LGBTQ+ bar in Soho's Frith Street, has closed permanently after 15 years. Management cited the end of their lease and an inability to honor the bar's history as reasons for the decision.
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Upstairs at Hausu: Flirty Cocktail Bar Above Peckham Eatery
Upstairs at Hausu, a new cocktail bar above Peckham's Hausu restaurant, offers inventive drinks, bar snacks, and giant vaulted windows. Rating: 4/5.
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