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Historic Hackney pub battles lone resident over late hours bid

The Grade II listed premises on Kingsland High Street in Dalston was once the legendary pie and mash shop F Cooke

Evening Standard · Aug 15

Fake Smirnoff Vodka seized at popular Indian restaurant in Scotland

A POPULAR Indian restaurant was given a rap on the knuckles for serving vodka which was not the kind displayed on the bottle

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

Kismet review: This convivial den of delights is destined for glory

4/5 This Turkish restaurant in Borough Market is destined for great things, writes Heather Steele

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Ten new Wetherspoons pubs to open before Christmas - with two coming to London

A new site will open in Manchester Airport, as well as cities including Edinburgh, Southampton and Hull

Evening Standard · Aug 10

South London boozer is crowned London's best pub of 2026

The Chislehurst pub was a runner-up for CAMRA Greater London Pub of the Year in 2024 and 2025

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Greenock cafe announces closure after 20 years amid major roadworks

A Greenock cafe is to close after 20 years in business amid major roadworks and redevelopment in the town centre

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10

Biggest McDonald's in London set to open 24 hours a day

McDonald’s biggest London branch has the go-ahead to run as a 24-hour restaurant

Evening Standard · Aug 9

Wetherspoon reveals opening date for new Edinburgh pub amid UK expansion

JD Wetherspoon will open 11 new UK pubs, including one in Edinburgh, and one in Spain

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8

A Cumberland mother's new farm stand was stolen before she could use it; strangers John and Casey Adams rebuilt it for free, even after their tools were stolen

On its inaugural night, a mother’s bakery stand faced an unfortunate theft. However, a compassionate construction duo—a father and son team—came to the rescue, reconstructing the entire stand at no cost. They meticulously followed the original design, delivering a perfect replica within a week. With security enhancements now in place,…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Loyalty scheme warning to customers as UK restaurant chain to shut all 196 sites

Whitbread is closing all 105 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre sites in the coming weeks, with loyalty schemes closing too.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7