First Wetherspoons pub in Spain opens at Alicante Airport
J D Wetherspoon confirms its first European pub, Castell de Santa Bàrbera, opens at Alicante-Elche Airport on January 29, serving UK favourites and Spanish tapas to British holidaymakers.
J D Wetherspoon confirms its first European pub, Castell de Santa Bàrbera, opens at Alicante-Elche Airport on January 29, serving UK favourites and Spanish tapas to British holidaymakers.
Spain approves a major smoking ban for beaches, bars & terraces. Tourists face new rules as health minister targets 140 daily tobacco deaths. Read the full details.
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Major European broadcasters boycott Eurovision 2026 after EBU confirms Israel's place. Discover which countries have withdrawn and why. Read the full story.
Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean tearfully reveals how a near-fatal health battle led her to sell everything and start a new life in Spain with her husband. Read her emotional story.
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.
A group of 40 GCSE Spanish students from Mayflower High School in Billericay have returned from a four-day immersive trip to Murcia, Spain. The 'no English' rule saw their confidence and language skills soar ahead of April exams.
Sean Farrell, who fled to Spain to escape justice, has been sentenced to over five years for supplying class A and B drugs. Read how police finally caught him.
British tourists could be hit with a £540 charge for Balearic holidays under new tax proposals. The funds would help create affordable housing for locals. Discover how this affects your Spanish getaway.
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.
Sir Tim Martin warns Rachel Reeves' Budget could hike alcohol duty by 4.5%, threatening UK pubs with price increases. Read the full analysis.
JD Wetherspoon is opening its first European pub at Alicante airport in January 2026. The 'Castell de Santa Barbera' will serve British classics and Spanish dishes. Read more.
JD Wetherspoon announces its first continental European pub at Alicante Airport, serving British favourites and Spanish dishes from January 2026. Discover the new holiday hotspot venue.
JD Wetherspoon unveils its festive menu for 2025, featuring new dishes and meal deals. Discover what's new and which two popular items won't be returning this Christmas season.
Wetherspoons partners with University of Birmingham's Guild of Students to open a new affordable pub on campus in 2026, creating jobs and supporting student life.
Wetherspoons announces eight new pub locations for 2026, including a unique partnership with the University of Birmingham's student union bar. Discover the full expansion plans.
Ceri Ball, 74, tragically died after choking on a mouthful of steak while on holiday in Spain with her husband. Read the full heartbreaking story.
UK tourists driving in Spain face new £875 fines and criminal charges under proposed 0.2g/l alcohol limits. Experts warn even one drink could put you over. Learn the risks.
A festive review of Wetherspoons' Christmas menu reveals a surprising omission in their roast dinner. Discover if this budget-friendly option delivers holiday cheer.
Alicante Airport is undergoing a massive £1.1 billion renovation to handle British tourists after the EU's new Entry-Exit System. Discover the new tech and facilities.
Wetherspoons has launched its 2025 Christmas menu with new festive items, but some favourites are missing and prices have increased by 16%. Available until December 31.
Wetherspoons confirms five new pub openings in Bristol, Croydon, Stockton-on-Tees, Beaconsfield and Wetherby by 2026. Discover the full expansion plans and locations.
We tried Wetherspoons' new festive Big Cheese burgers. The plant-based and chicken options left us underwhelmed. Would you order them again?
A Bedford family cut short their £1,800 Spanish holiday after claiming food poisoning and feeling unsafe. Read their shocking experience and why they're now sticking to UK breaks.
Donald and Terry Turner, a retired couple from Burntwood, tragically died when their car was submerged during catastrophic floods in Valencia. Read their story.
JD Wetherspoons is rolling out a major pricing overhaul across its 809 UK pubs, introducing a flat 15p charge for certain drinks while reducing prices on others in a bold hospitality move.
British holidaymakers heading to Spain are being warned about significant changes to airport security rules that could see favourite souvenirs confiscated and cause major delays.
Meteorologists predict unusually warm temperatures across England this week, potentially surpassing popular Spanish destinations like Barcelona and Mallorca as a high-pressure system brings Mediterranean-style warmth to British shores.
British holidaymakers heading to Spain are being warned about strict new beach regulations that could result in massive fines for common tourist activities.
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