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'World's best' beer revealed - a 177-year-old Victorian bitter brewed in the UK
Joseph Holt Bitter has been hailed as 'best beer in the world' A UK brewery has finally seen its bitter crowned 'best in the world for 2026' – using a Victorian recipe unchanged for a staggering 177 years. Joseph Holt Bitter has not changed…
Beers and Nortje overhaul GC in finale to win men's Cape Epic, as Lill and Keller complete near total domination in women's race
The Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race in South Africa wrapped up on Sunday, with Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje (Toyota Specialized Imbuko) overhauling the GC leaders to win the men's race on the final day, whilst Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller…
Japan tries to head off toilet paper panic amid Iran war fears
The government urged citizens not to panic-buy toilet paper as social media posts suggest people are starting to stockpile daily necessities out of concern over the war in the Middle East. Hoarding toilet paper became a phenomenon in Japan at the…
Heineken N.V. reports the progress of transactions under its current share buyback programme
Heineken N.V. reports the progress of transactions under its current share buyback programme Amsterdam, 23 March 2026 - Heineken N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIA; OTCQX: HEINY) hereby reports transaction details related to the second € 750 million…
Heineken Holding N.V. reports transactions under its current share buyback programme
Heineken Holding N.V. reports transactions under its current share buyback programme Amsterdam, 23 March 2026 - Heineken Holding N.V. (EURONEXT:HEIO; OTCQX: HKHHY), hereby reports transaction details related to the second tranche of up to circa…
Historical Wigan cotton mill to reopen as entertainment venue.
An historical cotton mill is set to reopen as an entertainment venue following a £3m refurbishment. Described as a 'socialising day-to-night' venue, Factory Floor officially opens on Thursday inside Grade II-listed Eckersley Mill as part of…
Pub selling £3 pints has 'queues out the door
If you thought the days of the £3 pint were long gone, you'd mostly be right. It's not unusual to pay double that these days in pubs up and down the country. But not in this one, where one publican says he's selling pints of beer for £3…
How the Estrella Damm fridge packs are riding the no and low trend
Damm is launching fridge pack formats of Estrella Damm 0.0% and Damm Lemon in response to growing consumer demand in the no and low beer categories. The fridge packs, which will be arriving in UK retail this spring, tap into a few topical trends…
Matt Damon, 55, looks every bit the silver fox at event in Australia
Have you got a story? Email Matt Damon embodied the silver fox trope as he embraced his natural gray hair while stepping out on Sunday. The 55-year-old actor was attending a horse racing event at the Rosehill Gardens in Australia over the weekend…
Why Do Different Cultures Drink Alcohol Out of Shoes?
In 2004's The Phantom of the Opera, a scene takes place where Messieurs André and Firmin (Simon Callow and Ciarán Hinds) try to placate their diva opera singer, Carlotta (Minnie Driver). Monsieur André pops open a bottle of…
Major UK booze brand launches new cider range coming to B&M and Home Bargains
A MAJOR UK booze brand has unveiled a brand new cider range – and it's set to hit shelves in B&M and Home Bargains. The launch promises bold new flavours for shoppers, with the drinks rolling out at the popular discount retailers. Your info…
Chicago Is Hemorrhaging Breweries - Is There A Way To Stop It?
CHICAGO — Chicago's craft brewing scene experienced successive shockwaves last month when, in the same afternoon, Norwood Park's Illuminated Brew Works and Whiner Beer Company in Back of the Yards announced impending closures. The news came…
After 15 years of building North American brand, Winnipeg-based XiteBio Technologies Inc. eyes overseas markets
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Japan tries to head off toilet paper panic amid Iran war fears
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Mar 23, 2026, 12:15 PM Japan's government urged citizens not to panic-buy toilet paper as social media posts suggest people are starting to stockpile daily necessities out of…
Warning that Britain's pub culture is at risk as pint profits fall to 3p per £1
A Nottingham pub landlord has warned that rising costs are 'significantly affecting British pub culture' - as profits across the board sink to 3p per pound. Jake Pemberton, landlord of the Gladstone on Loscoe Road, Carrington, is one of many across…
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