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Wine & Spirits Fair returns to spotlight emerging regions and top Chinese baijiu brands
The Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, serving as a one-stop sourcing platform for global buyers, is set to return from November 5 to 7, spotlighting emerging wine regions and top Chinese baijiu brands to showcase Hong Kong's dual role of…
Price of a pint could rise 2p - and wine by 13p a bottle - in Budget bombshell
The cost of a pint could rise another 2p in the Budget, drinkers were warned. A bottle of wine would go up another 13p, gin by 42p and whisky by 37p if the Chancellor keeps to an inflation-linked increase in alcohol duty from next February. Booze…
EastEnders legend seen with full head of hair as fans say 'aged like fine wine
Jake Wood finds himself at the heart of a compelling EastEnders plotline as Walford businessman Max Branning. The Albert Square resident was recently put under pressure by his estranged wife Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) after she discovered he…
John Healey plan for people ordering pints or wine at pubs from Wednesday
John Healey's plan for people ordering pints in pubs from Wednesday has been leaked. The Labour Party Chancellor is set to sting new charges on pub punters ordering pints. In his Autumn Budget, Mr Healey is expected o add an extra 2p to the price…
Manhunt for A66 crash victim's dad who attacked celebrant at funeral
An arrest warrant has been issued for the dad of a teenager who died in a crash on the A66 after he attacked a celebrant at a funeral. Gye Worthy, 40, failed to attend Teesside Magistrates' Court where he was due to be sentenced for assault…
Will Ferrell visits Row House in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood
Will Ferrell visited the Row House movie theater in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood on Monday. The Row House posted a photo of 'the one and only' Will Ferrell to Instagram, saying he stopped by 'to say hello.' 'He didn't see a movie!' the…
When Did Everyone Become a Sommelier?
The term “sommelier” used to mean wine. Now, it could mean tea and water, too—and, depending on whom you ask, olive oil, honey, even hot sauce. The title has stretched far enough to earn an eye roll; the surprise is how often…
Mirror readers debate whether booze and cigarettes should be more heavily taxed
Chancellor John Healey is set to give his inaugural Budget tomorrow and could set inflation-linked increases to booze duty while hitting smokers with higher taxes amid growing pressure to find key services - The Mirror asks, should these be taxed…
China is back in the bull semen market, but only the best will do
By Daphne Zhang and Lewis Jackson BEIJING Oct 27 (Reuters) – Utopia is one of Australia's best Angus bulls: jet black, muscular, he sires big, fast-growing cattle with superb meat quality. On a recent morning at the Total Livestock Genetics…
From Baku's waterfront to the Greater Caucasus: a new winter destination within reach
Modern ski resorts, competitive prices and a growing calendar of international competitions are putting Azerbaijan's mountains on the winter tourism map. Baku is the lowest-lying capital city in the world. Yet a few hours' drive from its Caspian…
South Africa is set to be the trending tourist destination of 2027 - here's why, and where to stay
South Africa has long been famed for its golden-hour safaris. But look beyond the iconic wildlife and it won't take you long to recognise it as a destination rich in multi-dimensional magic. It's the kind of place where, as soon as you visit, you…
Arrest warrant for dad of A66 teen over funeral assault
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who attacked a celebrant at the funeral of his son, one of five men and two police officers killed in a head-on crash. Gye Worthy, 40, admitted common assault and resisting arrest at his son's funeral at…
John Healey set to target drinkers as price of pint expected to jump by 2p
The price of a pint is set to rise by 2p. John Healey is expected to increase alcohol duty in line with inflation at the Budget which could add costs for drinkers and put further pressure on pubs and hospitality businesses. The Chancellor is…
What I Would've Been Like If I Had Shopped at Abercrombie & Fitch Instead of Hot Topic in the Nineties
My role model would've been Topanga instead of Daria. I would flirt by making eye contact and smiling instead of by staring off into the distance and scowling. I would've gone on fun high-school dates with someone who was popular in an approachable…
EastEnders' fans say 'never realised' as Jake Wood seen with full head of hair
Jake Wood is currently at the centre of a gripping EastEnders storyline as Walford businessman Max Branning. The Albert Square resident was recently blackmailed by his estranged wife Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) after she learned that he was the…
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