HOMES Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts is currently facing another snag in his ambitious project to restore a historic Welsh pub. The Hendrewen Hotel and Pub in Blaencwm, near the Rhondda end of the Rhondda Tunnel, was already undergoing a challenging renovation. 3 Martin Roberts was left… Homes Under the Hammer’s Martin Roberts hit … Read more
TWO more Saracen’s Head pubs face legal action from a convicted terrorist over “racist” signs. And one boss says a court battle could cost him his business. 2 The Saracen’s Head pub in Hereford faces legal action from a suspected terroristCredit: David Dyson Commisioned by The Sun 2 Khalid… Fury as convicted terrorist threatens to … Read more
AN iconic pub which dates back 300 years has closed its doors just days before Christmas, leaving punters devastated. Crammond Inn, a Samuel Smith Brewery that hails from the 1700, has shut up shop after years serving the Edinburgh community. 2 The Crammond Inn made headlines when it introduced a… Iconic pub with 300-year-old history … Read more
A SCOTS music legend wowed a packed Glasgow pub as he belted out a hit anthem. Travis frontman Fran Healy, 50, put on the impromptu show at the popular Horseshoe Bar in the city centre. 5 Glasgow band Travis are back on their old stomping groundsCredit: Michael Schofield 5 Fran Healy took to the… Scots … Read more
A SCOTS soldier has been convicted of a booze-fuelled bar brawl killing in Canada. Corporal Craig Gibson, 28, downed Brett Sheffield, 38, at a Toronto pub with “an elbow to the jaw” that later resulted in his death. 5 Corporal Craig Gibson has been found guilty of manslaughter 5 Canadian police… Scots soldier guilty of … Read more
IT’s been a tough year for hospitality with a number of chain restaurants disappearing from the high street. Rising bills, increasing labour costs and high guest expectations have all made it a tough environment for restaurants. 1 A number of restaurant groups have shuttered sites in 2024Credit:… All the restaurant chains that have closed branches … Read more
A HEN caught playing chicken with traffic on busy country roads has been given a custom hi-vis jacket. Rescue bird Billie Jean likes to wander near her home at The Railway Inn. 4 Rescue bird Billie Jean likes to wander near her pub homeCredit: SWNS 4 Locals decided to give the chicken a hi-vis… Age-old … Read more
A BOFFIN who helped design breathalysers has himself been banned for drink-driving. Dr Richard Lacey, 70, mounted a roundabout in his car after drinking wine and beer with lunch. 2 Dr Richard Lacey (pictured in 1989) helped design breathalysersCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd Lacey, who is now retired… Scientist who helped design breathalysers caught DRINK DRIVING … Read more
PUB-GOERS at a London boozer were left stunned as a Hollywood actor made a cameo in the midst of the action. The film star posed a particularly tricky brain-teaser at The Barley Mow in Marylebone, much to the surprise of regular guests. 6 London pub-goers were left stunned as a Hollywood A-Lister… London pub-goers shocked … Read more
IT’S been a tough year for beer lovers as a number of top tipples have been axed from shelves. Big names from Carlsberg to Fullers have decided to call time on a few of their boozy drinks, in a blow to many punters. 1 A number of beers have been pulled from shelves.Credit: Getty If … Read more