Coronavirus UK: Outbreak at pub packed with 200 drinkers

A Staffordshire market town is today fighting a coronavirus outbreak linked to a local pub where at least ten people were infected after 200 drinkers were filmed crammed into a beer garden ‘like sardines’ in clear contravention of social distancing guidelines. Punters and staff who were at the Crown and Anchor in Stone between July 16 … Read more

Moseley pub bans under-25s after crowd of rowdy young drinkers crammed in and danced on tables

Newly re-opened pub bans under-25s after crowd of rowdy young drinkers crammed in and started dancing on tables Prince of Wales pub in Moseley will bring in new admission rules from Friday It follows an incident with a group singing and standing on tables on July 25 The rules include banning under 25s and enforcing … Read more

Drinkers share their excitement at returning to their locals as pubs reopen after three months

‘I’ll have a Corona, hold the virus’: Drinkers share their excitement at returning to their locals as pubs reopen after three months – with a few hangovers expected in the morning Drinkers shared their excitement at having their first-pint in three months  Memes hinted at the copious volume of booze set to be consumed by … Read more

Drinkers in border town will be able to return to their local but only at one end of the high street

One couple closed their new pub an hour after reopening on the day of the coronavirus lockdown. Another has lost a lot of money but its staff are very excited to finally get back to work. Here are just some reactions from landlords and landladies around Britain as they prepare for July 4 – including … Read more

Divorced people more likely to die early than heavy drinkers

People who get divorced are more likely to die than heavy drinkers, people with money problems and those who never got married in the first place, a study has shown. Scientists revealed the disparity after asking 13,611 American adults aged between 50 and 104 about their lives over the previous 16 years, between 1992 and … Read more

Landlords fear drinkers will be put off by data rules and curbs on music and standing at the bar

Pubs are to open with a hush rather than a bang with no raised voices, no loud music and a cap on numbers – and even stricter restrictions than expected.  They are among a range of safeguards that also include a requirement that pubs, restaurants, cafes and even takeaways to collect the names and contact … Read more

Race is on for drinkers to land a spot at their local pub

Thirsty drinkers were today battling to book a spot at their local for the July 4 ‘Independence Day’ reopening, with one punter joking the process ‘felt like securing Glasto tickets’.  Most English pubs will be taking table reservations in advance to control crowds, although Wetherspoons told MailOnline they won’t be doing so and anyone wanting … Read more

People who get divorced are more likely to die early than heavy drinkers

People who get divorced are more likely to die than heavy drinkers, people with money problems and those who never got married in the first place, a study has shown. Scientists revealed the disparity after asking 13,611 American adults aged between 50 and 104 about their lives over the previous 16 years, between 1992 and … Read more

Drinkers might have to register online before visiting pubs, says Matt Hancock 

Not on the list? You’re not coming in! Drinkers might have to register online before visiting pubs when they reopen on July 4, says Matt Hancock Boris Johnson set to unveil further loosening of coronavirus lockdown for July 4  Pubs and bars are on track to be given the green light to get back up … Read more