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Greene King pubs are transforming into live music hotspots this summer as part of Greene King Untapped, a nationwide search for unsigned local bands and solo artists. The competition, sponsored by Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola, aims to give talented musicians a platform to showcase their skills in their
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A proposal to demolish a 53-year-old shopping centre in Loughborough has been rejected by Charnwood Borough Council, with officials ruling that prior approval is needed for the demolition. The rejection has sparked concerns among locals that the site could be replaced with student accommodation, a move that has been labelled
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Independent brewery, T&R Theakston, is extending its iconic Old Peculier brand to pubs nationwide with the launch of Peculier IPA. This new beer has been crafted by head brewer Mark Slater to meet the high standards of the 200-year-old brewery's legendary 'Peculier' name. Since
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Police are investigating a series of incidents involving a stolen ute and a car set alight in the Golden Point Hotel car park. The incidents occurred on separate occasions, with witnesses and CCTV/dashcam footage urged to come forward. A car was destroyed after being set alight in the Golden
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Food safety officials from Mid Suffolk District Council carried out an inspection of the Queen's Head pub in Eye, Suffolk, in July 2022, after concerns were raised about the premises. A further inspection was conducted on June 27 of this year, revealing that while the pub was cleaner,
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Demolition work on the crumbling The Cross Hotel in Copplestone has been paused for engineers to assess the former pub's structural integrity before proceeding. Initial internal works were completed on Monday, June 23, but a site visit by engineers is now scheduled to take place this week. The
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Witney, an Oxfordshire town, has been named the UK's most expensive place to buy a pint of beer, with prices reaching up to £7. This is significantly higher than the national average of £5 and even surpasses the price in London, which is £6.50. The research, conducted
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The TV show "Clarkson's Farm" starring Jeremy Clarkson has brought international attention to the quaint village in the Cotswolds, enticing tourists and celebrities alike. However, this influx has led to increased pressure on the local infrastructure and services. A contentious proposal for 350 new homes has
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Jeremy Clarkson's documentary series Clarkson's Farm has gained a significant following, with three seasons already released since its inception in 2021. The show follows Clarkson's life on his Oxfordshire farm, Diddly Squat, where he documents his agricultural adventures alongside his farm friends. The latest
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Roker's coastal area has seen a significant transformation with the opening of Grannie Annie's new suntrap beer garden, which can seat over 100 people, and the upcoming Elephant Rock bar, brought to the city by Vaux Brewery and business partners. The new additions complement the existing
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Greene King's leased, tenanted and franchise arm has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of 80 franchise pubs across the UK. The company launched its first franchise concept, Hive Pubs, in 2021 and has since expanded into its second franchise model, Nest Pubs. Both concepts offer unique
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The popular student bar in Aberdeen's Justice Mill Lane, 3 Mad Hatters, is expected to reopen in the coming months following a period of closure for refurbishment. According to management, the goal is to be up and running in time for the restart of the university calendar, allowing
