Young’s boss hopes pubs re-open in spring but warns punters will still face restrictions

The boss of Young’s has warned drinkers they will almost certainly face the same restrictions as last summer when Boris Johnson finally lets pubs re-open.  Patrick Dardis, chief executive officer for the pub chain, said that implementing anything less than the restrictions seen last summer would be ‘unviable’ if pub doors are kept shut until … Read more

Young’s boss warns ‘back to work’ or see Britain bankrupt

Patrick Dardis, the chief executive of pub group Young’s, is calling time on working from home. Last Monday, he took an evening stroll through Central London and found the deserted streets such a ‘scary sight’ he is determined to galvanise the Government into getting Britain back to work.  ‘It was still really depressing in Holborn, … Read more

‘I was living in hell’: The harrowing torment of Will Young’s twin Rupert and the demons he battled

Born just ten minutes apart, singer Will Young and his twin Rupert were brothers who looked and sounded almost exactly the same. But while Will was adored by millions two years after his Pop Idol success, Rupert was battling his own demons plunged so deep in depression he was homeless on the streets drinking with … Read more

Tragic last Instagram post of Will Young’s brother was picture of the pair together as children

Will Young’s twin brother Rupert paid tribute to their bond in his last social media post before his death. Rupert, 41, posted the snap of the pair online just four weeks ago and showed the pair on a hay bale looking identical. One friend of him remarked on the picture, which was a copy of … Read more

Singer Will Young’s as twin brother Rupert dies aged 41

Will Young’s twin brother Rupert has died after years of battling mental health issues.  Rupert, 41, previously spoke about his struggles with alcohol and depression, while also admitting his sibling’s Pop Idol win in 2002 had impacted their relationship.  He was diagnosed with dysthymia – a depressive mood disorder – in 2005.  The circumstances surrounding his … Read more

Dr. Dre responds to wife Nicole Young’s divorce filing and reveals there is a prenup

Dr. Dre’s wife of 24-years, Nicole Young, filed for divorce from the mogul last month.  This week Dre (born Andre Romelle Young) responded to his estranged wife’s petition, TMZ reported.   In his filing, Dre agreed to pay spousal support, but added that division of assets should be governed by the couple’s prenuptial agreement, after Nicole … Read more

Pub chain Young’s plans to reopen its venues from mid-July with one-metre social distancing enforced

Pub chain Young’s plans to reopen its venues from mid-July with one-metre social distancing enforced and hopes to have ALL 276 sites open by August Young’s will implement social distancing guidelines in the capital’s beer gardens The firm was given a three-month holiday for its tenanted pubs back in March Chief Executive Patrick Dardis said … Read more