UK's cosiest Christmas pubs for 2025 named
Discover the UK's top 10 cosiest pubs for Christmas 2025, from London's historic Coal Hole to Edinburgh's Sheep Heid Inn. Find your perfect festive retreat.
Discover the UK's top 10 cosiest pubs for Christmas 2025, from London's historic Coal Hole to Edinburgh's Sheep Heid Inn. Find your perfect festive retreat.
Discover the perfect North London winter walk from Highgate to Hampstead Heath, crowned number one by experts. The scenic route ends at a brilliant 18th-century pub. Plan your afternoon adventure now.
UK publicans voice fury at Chancellor's business rates changes, with bills set to skyrocket by up to 126%. Landlords warn of closures, job cuts, and price hikes as the hospitality sector reels.
A new study predicts the most packed London pubs this festive season. Discover the top 10 list to plan your Christmas drinks and avoid the biggest crowds.
The Rightmove Happy at Home Index 2025 reveals Barking and Dagenham as London's least happy borough. Discover the full ranking and why the area is fighting back.
Guinness reveals its first Harp Guide, naming the UK's top 35 pubs for the perfect pint. Discover the nine London venues that made the prestigious list.
Met Police issue urgent appeal to find 12-year-old Yafee, missing from Newham since Thursday evening. Last seen in school uniform near Plaistow Park. Call 999 if seen.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.
Somali restaurant Sabiib in Acton tops Time Out's new list of the top 20 East African eateries in London. Discover the expert-curated guide and must-try dishes.
Step behind a velvet curtain into Pineapple Pubs in Kentish Town. Find the perfect fireside spot, play board games, and enjoy ideal Thai winter warmers. Read our full review.
ZooNation's hip hop dance take on 'A Christmas Carol', 'Ebony Scrooge', offers festive fun at Sadler's Wells East. Our review of the show running from 4 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026.
Tower Hamlets councillors have unanimously rejected plans to demolish the family-run Genesis Cinema in Stepney, putting its future at risk. Owner warns of a 'dire' financial situation.
Major bus strikes will disrupt 13 routes in east London on December 12-13 and January 8-9, impacting Christmas shopping in Stratford. Full list of affected services and the reason for the industrial action.
New research reveals Islington as London's Sunday roast champion. Discover the top boroughs, best pubs, and the surprising trimmings debate. Find your perfect roast today!
Discover Goodmayes, a green East London suburb on the Elizabeth Line where average house prices are £454,175 - over £200k less than the London average. Explore its parks, schools, and community spirit.
Read our review of Mama Goose, the boisterous satirical panto at Theatre Royal Stratford East featuring Elon Musk as a villain. On until 3 January.
Structural repairs force Blackwall Tunnel southbound closure until Monday, December 1, causing severe delays across Limehouse, Poplar and Royal Docks. Plan your journey now.
Discover why Brockwell Park is London's top winter walk, featuring a historic Grade II-listed pub, The Half Moon, named one of the best in the UK. Plan your perfect weekend outing.
New academic studies reveal Ireland's iconic pubs are vanishing, threatening community cohesion. Discover why this cultural cornerstone is disappearing and what it means for Irish society.
UK hospitality faces a devastating stealth tax as a promised 5p business rates cut hides massive bill increases. Pubs and restaurants warn of closures and price hikes.
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest announce 13 days of Christmas strikes in a dispute over pay. Discover the dates and how households will be affected.
Discover the quaint East Sussex town of Rye, crowned one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore its cosy pubs, medieval streets, and rich history. Plan your perfect getaway now!
Footage shows moment Michael Tadese, 44, was arrested carrying a hidden meat cleaver near Shaftesbury Theatre. He received a six-month prison sentence.
Discover Verney Junction, the lost London Underground station that was a perfect day trip destination. Explore its history and why it closed. Uncover more forgotten transport links!
A massive £2.5 billion development with over 5,000 homes is coming to the Royal Docks, transforming London's riverside. Discover the new green spaces and affordable housing.
Explore London's oldest pubs from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese to The Prospect of Whitby. Discover their fascinating stories, famous patrons like Charles Dickens, and centuries of history.
The William The Fourth in Leyton introduces an adults-only policy from 6pm after customer feedback about unsupervised children. Discover the new rules and the pub's family-friendly daytime hours.
The family of Jason Scarfe, 56, are desperately concerned for his health as freezing temperatures hit London. Police urge anyone with information to call 101.
Barthimaus Ehiemere, 25, from Hackney, has been sentenced for grooming and raping boys as young as 12. Police believe there could be hundreds more victims and urge them to come forward.
East London's trendiest pub, the Spurstowe Arms, is taking over The Elderfield in Lower Clapton this December. Discover the plans for this new venture and what it means for the local community.