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A midnight raid on August 2 at Pushpa Restaurant and Bar in Tardeo, Mumbai, by the Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 3 uncovered secret dance performances being held without proper permissions. The operation revealed that women, disguised as singers, were made to dance while customers openly showered them with cash. The
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Barista Bar, in partnership with the Eco Rangers, has continued its efforts to keep local communities clean and beautiful in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. The group, led by retired paramedic Abe Agnew, has grown to a 300-strong team of registered volunteers who conduct litter picks across the east Antrim region, removing
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Claire's Kitchen & Bar, a proposed restaurant and bar in Sheffield, has met with opposition from local residents and authorities over its application for a drinks licence. The venue, located in a residential area, has applied to open from 10am to 1am seven days a week, serving food
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Shrewsbury Council's licensing committee is set to decide on a late-night license for an open-air courtyard cafe and bar in the town's historic center. The application comes from Albert's Shed, which runs a successful premises opposite the location, and would see the courtyard, outside
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Laurence and Sera Henry, the newly rebranded Martin's Arms in Colston Bassett, are set to open a farm shop and cafe, filling a long-standing gap in the village. The couple aims to provide a local amenity for provisions, as well as a coffee shop to cater to the
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Katie Hounsham, owner of mobile bar company Clink and Drink, and Poppy Moores, founder of home staging and interior design business LetsGetDressed, have finally realized their dream of opening a coffee shop together. After five years of shared ambition, Barraquito is now a reality, serving coffee hand roasted by Deveroast,
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A new McDonald's restaurant in the Headingley area of Leeds has been granted a late-night refreshment licence, allowing it to serve customers until midnight. The decision was made by Leeds City Council following a hearing at which concerns were raised about anti-social behaviour in the area. The new
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After an extensive refurbishment, The Old Bakery in Lincoln has reopened its doors, offering a modern and welcoming environment to diners and guests. The restaurant, staffed by Lincoln College's catering students, has been renovated with a £100,000 investment from the Towns Fund, a government scheme aimed at
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A new chapter is unfolding in the heart of Letchworth as Hickory's Smokehouse, the UK's most popular Southern-style barbecue eatery, is set to take over a beloved pub. The Two Chimney's in Stotfold Road will close in November, making way for a major refit
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McDonald's plans to operate its new restaurant in Headingley Central until midnight have sparked controversy, with 43 objection letters submitted to Leeds City Council. The proposed "late night refreshment" licence has raised fears of exacerbating anti-social behaviour on the Otley Run, a popular drinking route that
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A longstanding issue at The Rising Sun pub in Colden Common has led to a Winchester City Council licensing subcommittee review of its licence on July 22. The pub has faced numerous noise complaints from nearby residents, prompting the council's environmental protection team to submit an application to
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A new sports cafe, Crazy Legs, is set to open in University City this fall, bringing a fresh and innovative dining experience to the area. The restaurant, owned by Devante Powell and Wilson Rogers, aims to be a hub for entertainment and fun, featuring a wide range of air-fried foods,
