Pubs throw open doors as midnight to allow drinkers inside with 9m pints and 7m meals set to be had

Drinkers up and down the UK got the party started in pubs and bars at a few minutes past midnight as Britain took a big step towards normality. Several people made the most of the new relaxed Covid restrictions and headed into towns to order pints and cocktails to toast the next step of Boris … Read more

England’s oldest pub will join 40,000 others in opening its doors tomorrow as restrictions are eased

Over its 900-year history it has rarely turned away a weary traveller seeking restoration and mischief over a tankard of ale. Since December, England’s oldest pub – which survived the Black Death and sheltered a young King Charles II in a priesthole during the Civil War – has endured one of its longest-ever closures, leaving … Read more

England’s oldest pub will join 40,000 others in opening its doors tomorrow as restrictions are eased

Over its 900-year history it has rarely turned away a weary traveller seeking restoration and mischief over a tankard of ale. Since December, England’s oldest pub – which survived the Black Death and sheltered a young King Charles II in a priesthole during the Civil War – has endured one of its longest-ever closures, leaving … Read more

Debenhams shuts its doors for good

Debenhams has confirmed the last of its stores will close for the final time tomorrow as it encouraged shoppers to take advantage of any remaining discounts.       The department store launched a post-lockdown fire sale before the chain shutters its stores, marking the end of a 242-year presence in Britain’s towns and cities.  It collapsed at the … Read more

Debenhams shuts its doors for good

Debenhams has confirmed the last of its stores will close for the final time tomorrow as it encouraged shoppers to take advantage of any remaining discounts.       The department store launched a post-lockdown fire sale before the chain shutters its stores, marking the end of a 242-year presence in Britain’s towns and cities.  It collapsed at the … Read more

Many GPs are STILL not opening their doors – and patients are in despair

For the past 25 years Dr Irfan Malik has prided himself on getting to know as many of his patients as possible.  It means that during appointments at his Nottingham practice the GP instinctively knows when something isn’t quite right. ‘I like looking at a patient, observing things they might not have seen,’ he says. ‘By … Read more

Many GPs are STILL not opening their doors – and patients are in despair

For the past 25 years Dr Irfan Malik has prided himself on getting to know as many of his patients as possible.  It means that during appointments at his Nottingham practice the GP instinctively knows when something isn’t quite right. ‘I like looking at a patient, observing things they might not have seen,’ he says. ‘By … Read more

Harry Potter New York to open its doors on June 3 for a ‘magical’ shopping experience

Harry Potter fans will be able to visit the official Harry Potter flagship store in the heart of New York City next to the iconic Flatiron building on Broadway from June 3 – and first-look images show what a treat they’re in for. Harry Potter New York will ‘set a new standard for themed retail, … Read more