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A quirky British brewery empire is proving that ditching phones and technology can actually save pubs. With prices as low as £2.80 per pint and packed bars, Samuel Smith's 200 pubs show old-school rules still work.
A 73-year-old music teacher in Devon, England risked his home to rescue his village's only gathering spot from closure. Peter Manfield's bold move saved The Dog and Donkey, a century-old pub that's been the heart of his community since World War II.
Scientists are taking their research out of the lab and into Cambridge's pubs for the city's largest Pint of Science festival since the pandemic. From knitted guts to breastmilk biology, experts are making complex science accessible over a friendly pint.
A dog's muscle memory hilariously revealed that his dad had been sneaking him into the local pub during walks. The viral moment reminded millions why dogs make terrible secret keepers.
A new survey reveals that 86% of pubs across England now offer no-alcohol and low-alcohol beer options, marking a major shift in drinking culture. The rise of sober-curious living is transforming both the beverage industry and social spaces.
In Barcaldine, Queensland, two families are bringing new life to historic pubs with their bare hands and big dreams. A town that once boasted a dozen watering holes is buzzing again as community gathering spaces reopen.
After 28 years, Scotland finally qualified for the World Cup, and Boston's only Scottish pub is transforming into the official headquarters for tens of thousands of visiting fans. The Haven in Jamaica Plain is stocking 120 kegs of Scotland's favorite beer and planning festivals to welcome the Tartan Army.
A special education teacher's spontaneous opera performance at a Liverpool pub earned 3 million views and caught the attention of Britain's Got Talent producers. Benjamin Gillham's rendition of "Nessun Dorma" moved audience members to tears and reignited his teenage dream of singing professionally.
A small-town pub's 10,000th Guinness pint sold for $1,000 on St. Patrick's Day, with all proceeds going to a charity supporting fallen heroes' families. The perfectly timed milestone turned into a spirited bidding war that brought an entire community together.
After 60 combined years in demanding jobs, a burnt-out nurse and carpenter traded Brisbane for a tiny outback town and its iconic 100-year-old pub. Their bodies were giving out, but retirement wasn't an option, so they found a third path that's given them freedom and joy.
Scotland's legendary Tartan Army fans brought their signature kilts, songs, and infectious joy to Boston pubs, creating such a celebration they drank an entire bar out of every beer except IPA. Their warmth and enthusiasm turned a regular soccer match into an unforgettable cultural moment.
A Somerset pub landlord who opened his doors to traumatized children after a deadly coach crash is among 11 people from western England honored by the King. Their stories prove everyday heroes are quietly changing lives in their communities.
A London architect created an app that shows which pub gardens are currently sunny by simulating building shadows. What started as a quest for an iced coffee in the sunshine became the UK's number one lifestyle app with 250,000 users.
Across the UK, nearly 900 residents bought shares to save Bristol's beloved ferry service from bankruptcy. Now 11,000 community-run businesses are transforming ghost towns into vibrant hubs where neighbors reconnect.
Darbi Kor turned a century-old building into a thriving community hub and just earned Minnesota's Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Her advice to aspiring business owners? Just go for it.
A Southern-style smokehouse is bringing 100 new jobs to Wootton, near Abingdon, with chef positions paying up to £40,000. The restaurant opens this September in a converted pub.
A chance meeting at a Sydney pub during the 2000 Olympics transformed Hobart-born Mary Donaldson into Queen of Denmark. Now she and King Frederik are visiting Australia for the first time since their 2024 coronation.
Four Scottish curlers who met in a Glasgow pub now have a nation watching as they compete for Britain's first Winter Olympic curling gold in over a century. Their secret? Total honesty, trust, and a promise they made to each other nine years ago.
Denmark's Queen Mary, the former Sydney marketing manager who met her prince at a pub during the 2000 Olympics, returned to Australia as monarch for the first time. The six-day royal visit celebrates a modern fairytale while strengthening clean energy partnerships between her two countries.
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale made history by winning Britain's first ever Winter Olympic gold medal on snow in mixed team snowboard cross. The victory came just days after both athletes crashed out of individual events and bonded over beers at a local pub.
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