With Manchester Airport just a 30-minute drive from Bolton, a one-night (or two-day) getaway is not only possible but surprisingly affordable. We’ve scoured the internet so you don’t have to and found ...

South African authorities say nine people were killed and at least 10 others injured after gunmen opened fire on a pub early Sunday morning in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg. Police said 12 suspects ...

There’s nothing like the classic grub and rough-around-the-edges charm of a traditional London boozers. But sometimes you might want somewhere with a little extra glamour. That’s where London’s posh ...

Guinness has published its first ever Harp Guide, an annual list recognising pubs across the UK that the brewer says exemplify high standards in Guinness serve, hospitality and atmosphere. The 2026 ...

European Council President Antonio Costa has slammed a new US security strategy paper that is highly critical of the EU. He also voiced concern that the change in Washington's security policy has been ...

Pubs in England and Wales could stay open until 01:00 next summer if a home nation reaches the quarter-finals or further at the football World Cup. The government has launched a six-week public ...

Pub landlords have warned the government of "dire consequences" if planned increases in business rates come into force in 2026. So why are so many pubs threatening to hike prices, lay off staff or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Homefire, a supplier of smokeless fuels and kiln-dried firewood, has revealed Oxfordshire’s top 20 cosy pubs with log burners. The Homefire Cosy Pub Index looked at TripAdvisor reviews, fireplace ...

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