Travel News Discover Cracow, Queensland's hidden gem in the Outback The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70 per cent of the country's territory, but is home to just 5 per cent of its population. 22 April 2025
Food and Drink Heineken campaign aims to find new owner for family-run Irish pub As Irish families struggle to keep pubs independent, Heineken is looking for a new owner to take over a remote island pub that's been run by the same family for 155 years. 17 March 2025
Economy UK alcohol tax to jump from 1 February in new blow to industry The UK’s alcohol sector is still struggling to recover from the lingering effects of the pandemic, as well as changing consumer preferences. 31 January 2025
Economy Euro 2024: UK comes top of the big spenders in the football challenge Euro 2024 is boosting spending across Europe with the UK alone predicted to spend more than a billion pounds on food and drink. 24 June 2024
Culture news The crooked tale of Britain's 'wonkiest' watering hole An 18th century British pub will be returned to its former leaning legacy following a fire and its subsequent demolition last year. 28 February 2024
Food and Drink Sobering thought: UK pubs introduce "unhappy hour" surge pricing Terrible news for drinkers in the UK. Britain's biggest pub company is about to adopt surge pricing, meaning the cost of drinking will go up at popular times. 14 September 2023
Taste Europe’s most exciting new wine destination will surprise you Many of this country's small wineries don't produce enough bottles to export, meaning you'll have to book a trip to try them. 10 December 2022
No Comment Giant 3D dog leaps between billboards in Tokyo A giant digital dog appears on screens in Tokyo's busy shopping and business district of Shibuya, the latest 3D display in the megacity following a massive 4K cat last year that went viral. 4 August 2022
United Kingdom Customers snowed in at Britain’s highest pub for three nights Dozens of people who went to Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire to watch an Oasis tribute band on Friday were left stuck at the pub for three nights after heavy snowfall. 29 November 2021
Ecotech Pay for your drinks with old iPhones at this unique London pub This International E-waste Day, pub-goers can get rewarded for the unwanted tech in their drawers at home. 14 October 2021
United Kingdom London pub restored after being reduced to rubble by developers The Carlton Tavern was one of the few buildings in this stretch of London that survived the blitz. 30 March 2021