Passengers warned of train delays for signal works Passengers warned of train delays for signal works Rail passengers are being warned signal upgrades in south London are expected to cause delays for a week. No trains will run on parts of the National Rail and London Overground from 26 October
Paddington Bear Paddington Bear Fake Paddington Bear merchandise priced at nearly £10,000 has been seized in a raid on Oxford Street. T-shirts, tote bags, magnets and shot glasses emblazoned with the duffle-coat-wearing ursine were all found to be bearing counterfeit images. The owners of the Paddington brand helped trading standards
Ministers back plans to enhance pie ‘n’ mash status Ministers back plans to enhance pie ‘n’ mash status Ministers have backed a motion to give pie ‘n’ mash special protected status, just like Scottish salmon and Welsh lamb. The Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay, Richard Holden, led a debate
Wetherspoon pub toilet rapist’s jail term doubled A rapist who attacked a woman in a Wetherspoon pub toilet has had his jail sentence more than doubled after a court deemed his original sentence was unduly lenient. Szczepan Zenon Malczewski, 38, was jailed for six years following a Court of Appeal
‘New AI update to lock phones will deter thieves’ ‘New AI update to lock phones will deter thieves’ Tyler was walking outside the Science Museum in South Kensington when his phone was snatched. “I was just walking along with my headphones in, phone in my hand and they just drove
Pie ‘n’ mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP Pie ‘n’ mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP An Essex MP is to lead a parliamentary debate calling for traditional pie ‘n’ mash with liquor to get protected status, like champagne and Cornish Pasties. Richard Holden, the Conservative
Lithium battery caused tower block blaze says LFB Lithium battery caused tower block blaze says LFB A fire that led to about 30 people being evacuated from a residential tower block in east London was caused by the failure of a lithium battery, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. The balcony
What happens when graveyard spaces run out? What happens when graveyard spaces run out? What do Karl Marx, George Michael and Michael Faraday have in common? They are buried in Highgate Cemetery. It is one of the most famous burial grounds in the country, with 170,000 people buried in 53,000
Drug dealer with £1.5m property empire convicted Drug dealer with £1.5m property empire convicted A man who the Met Police said built up a £1.5m property empire has pleaded guilty to supplying drugs and money laundering. At Kingston Crown Court on Friday, Richard Baxter admitted conspiracy to supply heroin, conspiracy
London’s New Year’s Eve firework tickets are on sale London’s New Year’s Eve firework tickets are on sale Around 65,000 tickets for London’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display have gone on sale. Tickets which went on sale at noon on Friday are priced between £20 and £50, depending on
Man raped and killed unconscious woman on park bench Man raped and killed unconscious woman on park bench A sexual predator has been found guilty of the rape and manslaughter of a woman he attacked while she was unconscious on a park bench. CCTV footage was shown of NHS worker
London’s Elizabeth line wins top architecture prize London’s Elizabeth line wins top architecture prize The Elizabeth line, London’s newest train line, has been awarded the UK’s most prestigious architecture prize. The Stirling Prize is normally awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba) to the country’s best new building,
Men in CCTV sought after cafe door handle theft Men in CCTV sought after cafe door handle theft The operators of a Bristol cafe that had its door handles stolen the night before opening to the public have released CCTV footage of a group of men they would like police
Wetherspoon boss slams two-thirds pint measure proposal as ‘daft’ Wetherspoon boss slams two-thirds pint measure proposal as ‘daft’ Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin dismisses proposals for pubs to use two-thirds pint measures as ‘daft’, amid a surge in demand and profits. Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has criticised “slightly daft” proposals from
Former pub to become an Islamic community centre Former pub to become an Islamic community centre An Islamic education charity has been given permission to turn a former east London pub into a community centre. The Quwwat-Ul-Islam Society plans to convert the ground floor and basement of The Hudson Bay
Thunderstorms and floods force evacuations Thunderstorms and floods force evacuations Storms have battered the West Midlands during a night of lightning and heavy rain, which led to flooded streets and evacuations. A pub in Aldridge “went off with a bang”, police said, when it was struck by lightning and had
Otley Run Wetherspoons may relax reveller ban Otley Run Wetherspoons may relax reveller ban A pub has decided against applying to change its licence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3syHHGzkF_s To become part of a famous Yorkshire pub crawl, councillors have said. The Golden Beam, a JD Wetherspoon pub in Headingley, Leeds, is instead planning
Wetherspoons pubs in the UK at risk of closure: full list revealed Wetherspoons pubs in the UK at risk of closure: full list revealed JD Wetherspoon has 809 pubs in the UK as of September 2024 — but this number could soon decline Some Wetherspoons pubs in the UK are
Wetherspoon pub is ‘more affordable’ space for town Wetherspoon pub is ‘more affordable’ space for town A new Wetherspoon pub will “offer more affordable social spaces” according to a council leader. The pub operator said it would create 70 new jobs when it opens The Grand Assembly in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘take decisions’ on outdoor smoking ban to ease NHS ‘burden’ Free Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘take decisions’ on outdoor smoking ban to ease NHS ‘burden’ Free NHS ‘heartened’ by possible beer garden smoking ban while pubs say it will ‘increase isolation’ Sir Keir Starmer
Pub bosses slam potential outdoor smoking ban as bonkers and nuts Pub bosses slam potential outdoor smoking ban as ‘bonkers’ and ‘nuts’ The indoor smoking ban could be extended to cover other locations including small parks, outdoor restaurants and hospitals, according to reports. Pub industry bosses and brewers have criticised
Sacked pub worker set fire to Wetherspoons Sacked pub worker set fire to Wetherspoons A man who set fire to a Wetherspoons pub after being sacked has been jailed for arson. The blaze began at The Ferry Boat in Runcorn in the early hours of 21 October 2022, according to
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin nets almost £10m in share sale The share sale has reduced his stake in the firm from 25.68% to 24.58%, or 30.38 million shares. The founder of JD Wetherspoon has sold almost £10 million worth of shares in the pub giant. Shares in the business dropped
Unveiled – the £3.6m ‘King of Essex’ Unveiled – the £3.6m ‘King of Essex’ Work on a new £3.6m town centre pub has been scheduled to start in late July. Owned by Wetherspoon, The King of Essex, in East Walk, Basildon, is expected to be one of the biggest pubs
Opera returns to Tunbridge Wells pub Opera returns to Tunbridge Wells pub A Wetherspoon pub is once again preparing to host an opera inside its Grade II listed building. Die Fledermaus will be performed at the Opera House in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on 16 February. The building, which opened in
UK’s largest pubs and breweries demand immediate cut in beer duty UK’s largest pubs and breweries demand immediate cut in beer duty British beer drinkers cheering on England and Scotland pay 54p duty per pint compared with German or Spanish fans paying less than 5p, a letter says. The UK’s
Britain’s Got Talent winner celebrated in Wetherspoons Britain’s Got Talent winner celebrated in Wetherspoons Warning: This article reveals the winner of Britain’s Got Talent. Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas has said she celebrated her triumph in a Wetherspoons pub because she “needed a pint”. The singer and gym receptionist
Newcastle Wetherspoons refuses assistance dog entry to pub Newcastle Wetherspoons refuses assistance dog entry to pub A disabled teenager has told how they “completely broke down” after being refused entry to a Wetherspoons pub in Newcastle with their assistance dog. River Cartledge, 19, who has a number of mental and
Wetherspoon sales jump amid Guinness boom and ale recovery Wetherspoon sales jump amid Guinness boom and ale recovery Founder and chairman Tim Martin said the firm expects annual profits to be ‘towards the top of market expectations’. JD Wetherspoon has said soaring demand for Guinness from younger punters and recovering
York fire crew rescue man stuck in Wetherspoon pub loo York fire crew rescue man stuck in Wetherspoon pub loo Firefighters were called to a Wetherspoon pub to rescue a man who had become trapped in a toilet cubicle. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said they were contacted by staff
Wetherspoon profits jump as Covid recovery continues Wetherspoon profits jump as Covid recovery continues Pub chain Wetherspoon has reported an eightfold jump in profits, saying its recovery from the Covid pandemic is continuing. Pre-tax profits leapt from £4.6m to £36m in the first six months of the financial year, as
Wetherspoon profits surge as customer demand grows Wetherspoon profits surge as customer demand grows Founder and chairman Tim Martin said it has seen sales ‘continue to improve’ into the new financial year. Pub giant JD Wetherspoon revealed a jump in profits for the past year as it witnessed higher customer
Essex firefighters ‘save’ man choking on Wetherspoon steak Essex firefighters ‘save’ man choking on Wetherspoon steak Firefighters due to attend a vigil for Ukraine “saved a man’s life” as he choked on a “large piece of steak” in a pub, the service said. Three firefighters were about to leave Saffron
Filey holiday park pub wants to serve alcohol from 0800 Filey holiday park pub wants to serve alcohol from 0800 A pub at a holiday park in North Yorkshire has applied for permission to serve alcohol to guests from 08:00, two hours earlier than its current licence. A pub at
Wetherspoons game sees 300 meals ordered for Birmingham’s homeless Wetherspoons game sees 300 meals ordered for Birmingham’s homeless Around 300 meals have been sent to a man’s table in Wetherspoons as part of a drinking game which aimed to feed the homeless. Kind strangers ordered hundreds of portions of burgers
Pub chain Wetherspoon reveals jump in sales as boss warns about costs Pub chain Wetherspoon reveals jump in sales as boss warns about costs Wetherspoon now operates more than 800 pubs. Pub chain J D Wetherspoon said that sales have risen by around £1 in every £10 in the last
Global stocks rise amid hopes of China economy boost Global stocks rise amid hopes of China economy boost The FTSE 100 moved 41.94 points higher, or 0.56%, to close at 7,527.67. The UK’s top share index was buoyed by gains for mining giants on Wednesday as global stock markets surged
Wetherspoon Imperial in Exeter temporarily closes after staff fall ill Wetherspoon Imperial in Exeter temporarily closes after staff fall ill A Wetherspoon’s pub in Devon had to temporarily close after multiple staff fell ill. The Imperial on New North Road in Exeter shut on Monday but it is due to
Kent charity fined over escape of ‘ladies’ man’ emu Kent charity fined over escape of ‘ladies’ man’ emu An animal charity has been given a £100 fine after a “ladies’ man” emu escaped. Dugee broke out of The Happy Pants Ranch in Bobbing, Kent, on 4 January, prompting a fine
J D Wetherspoon to open pubs at Haven holiday parks J D Wetherspoon to open pubs at Haven holiday parks Pub chain J D Wetherspoon has signed an “exclusive agreement” with Haven Holidays to operate at its parks. Haven, which runs 38 parks in the UK, said the first on-site
Tim Martin Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours Tim Martin Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours Wetherspoon pub chain founder Tim Martin has been knighted in the New Year Honours list. The Brexit campaigner has been recognised for his services to hospitality and culture. He was one of
Wonky Haverhill Christmas tree outside a Wetherspoons ‘de-wonked’ A Christmas tree which had started to lean “a little too far” outside a pub in Suffolk has been straightened to a “respectable angle”. The festive fir, outside The Drabbet Smock on Peas Hill in Haverhill, had a slight lean when installed
Man jailed after urinating on Wetherspoon’s worker Man jailed after urinating on Wetherspoon’s worker A man who exposed himself in a Wetherspoon’s pub and urinated on a member of staff has been jailed. Mohammed Fatah, 25, was asked to leave The College Arms in Broadway, Peterborough, after he was caught
Wetherspoons pub chain considers CPR training after customer death Wetherspoons pub chain considers CPR training after customer death Pub chain Wetherspoons is considering a request to promote CPR training among staff after the death of a customer. Christopher Locke, 37, suffered a cardiac arrest in the Lord Caradoc, Port Talbot,
Investors urge UK firms to increase efforts on tackling slavery in supply chains Investors urge UK firms to increase efforts on tackling slavery in supply chains A coalition of investors said they are concerned that only a small number of firms have shared findings of modern slavery in their supply
Wetherspoon selling another 22 pubs amid estate overhaul Wetherspoon selling another 22 pubs amid estate overhaul The group has already sold 28 pubs this financial year, but insisted the move was not a ‘money-raising exercise’. Pub group JD Wetherspoon has said 22 of its pubs remain up for sale after
Buoyant bank shares support strong trading session for London markets Buoyant bank shares support strong trading session for London markets The FTSE 100 moved 1.83%, or 133.59 points, higher to finish at 7,416.11. Banking stocks helped lead the charge on Wednesday as London stocks had a strong trading session while
Derbyshire man completes tour of every Wetherspoon pub Derbyshire man completes tour of every Wetherspoon pub A man who has spent four years crossing the country to visit every Wetherspoon pub has reached his 876th – and final – destination. David Bingham bought a cheap flight ticket to Ireland just
Wetherspoon Derbyshire man visits every pub in Britain and Ireland Wetherspoon Derbyshire man visits every pub in Britain and Ireland A man is due to celebrate the end of a pub pilgrimage this week, when his mission to visit every Wetherspoon pub in Britain and Ireland concludes. David Bingham has
Wetherspoons bouncer planted hoax bomb in toilet Wetherspoons bouncer planted hoax bomb in toilet At a glance Stephen Oliphant “found” his fake bomb in the toilets of the pub where he worked The Hat and Feathers in Seaham, County Durham, was evacuated in November 2021 A bingo dabber had been
