GCHQ 2025 Christmas Puzzle Release Date Announced
The GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2025 is set for release on 10th September. Discover details about the code-breaking puzzles designed for all ages by the UK's intelligence agency.
The GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2025 is set for release on 10th September. Discover details about the code-breaking puzzles designed for all ages by the UK's intelligence agency.
Challenge yourself with our Thursday trivia quiz. Questions range from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings to Labour Party history. Can you beat the final score?
A 123-year-old pub clock in a historic Midlands market town is telling time again after a £6,000 restoration. Discover the story behind this community landmark.
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Solihull Council grants listed building consent for a major refurbishment of the Grade II listed Mason Arms pub, a High Street landmark with origins in the 1700s. Read the full details.
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Challenge yourself with our Tuesday trivia quiz! From Coronation Street to the Tower of London ravens, see how many questions you can answer correctly. Try it now!
British pubs warn of soaring bills and closures as a £150 million business rates increase looms. Industry leaders call for urgent government support to save local pubs.
Three men have been charged after a violent disorder at The Abbey pub in Bearwood left a man with a leg injury. Police continue to appeal for information.
Three men have been charged with violent disorder and assault following a stabbing at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. A fourth man is in custody. Police appeal for witnesses.
Warwickshire's Purity Brewing issues defiant statement after reports it was 'on the brink'. The firm confirms protective measures but vows to keep trading. Read the full story.
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Harvester and Toby Carvery, faces £130m extra costs, forcing menu price hikes. CEO Phil Urban cites soaring beef prices and wage bills.
JD Wetherspoon's boss Sir Tim Martin vows a maximum 20p increase for its breakfast next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover how hospitality faces inflation pressures.
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Challenge yourself with our Monday quiz! Questions range from children's TV to Roman numerals. Plus, check the answers to last week's St. Andrew's Day special. How many can you get right?
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault on a pub worker in Sheldon, Birmingham. The incident occurred in July, with CCTV helping identify the suspect.
A man in his 20s was stabbed at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. Three men are in custody as police continue their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
A man in his 20s is in a stable condition after a stabbing at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. West Midlands Police have arrested three men and are appealing for witnesses.
A man in his 20s was stabbed at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of wounding. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Challenge your Scottish knowledge with our St Andrew's Day quiz covering history, culture and traditions. Perfect for testing your heritage awareness this festive season!
A beloved pub landlady tragically died from smoke inhalation after a fire sparked by an exploding cordless vacuum battery. The inquest highlights the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
Sainsbury's submits a third planning application to build a convenience store on a Sutton Coldfield pub car park, citing new 'grey belt' planning rules. Will it succeed?
Kennedy's, a new family-owned pub, has opened in Moseley, offering live sports, music, and classic British food. Discover the revived community local now!
Wetherspoons faces backlash for replacing roast potatoes with mash on its Christmas dinner. The festive menu is available until December 31. Read the full story.
Kennedy's Pub opens its doors in Moseley, Birmingham, offering live sport, music, and classic food. Visit the new community hub from Friday 28th November.
Challenge yourself with our Thursday quiz, featuring questions on literature, music, geography, and more. How many can you answer correctly?
Matthew Adams, 33, died after being attacked at a family disco. Five people have been convicted of murder and violent disorder. Read the family's emotional tribute.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise with inflation, making your pub pint more expensive. Discover the impact on pubs and industry reaction.
RedCat Hospitality sells 21 pubs to Admiral Taverns, marking a strategic refocus on its managed pubs and rooms division just a year after being saved from collapse. Discover the details of the deal.
Sir Tim Martin warns Rachel Reeves' Budget could hike alcohol duty by 4.5%, threatening UK pubs with price increases. Read the full analysis.