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A weekend in the iconic Italian city and how to find wine for just a few euros
OUR Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in some of the most popular holiday destinations – as well as some unsung areas. This week, we're taking a look at Venice, made up of a group of islands famous for its…
Plans to turn abandoned underground toilets in East London into wine bar
Vacant underground public toilets could be turned into a wine bar, according to plans by Tower Hamlets Council. The council is currently seeking planning approval to convert the Victorian facilities at Leyden Street, in Spitalfields. Proposals say…
Russia Targets Armenian Cognac and Wine in Latest Trade Curbs on Yerevan
Russia has suspended the sale of several Armenian alcoholic products, widening a series of trade restrictions that come amid increasingly strained relations between Moscow and Yerevan, Russia's consumer safety watchdog said. Rospotrebnadzor said…
Erratic' driver blames car's wine smell on 'cooking beef bourguignon
A cocaine-fuelled driver has been banned from the roads after she was more than four times over the legal drug-drive limit. Victoria Chesworth was spotted 'driving erratically' on London Road, in Stoke-on-Trent, on July 18. Officers pulled over the…
Dear England: Why did Sam Allardyce actually leave the England team? The truth about pint of wine plot
Just as we're getting ready to gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the BBC is getting us even more in the football mood with tonight's new drama - Dear England. Based on the award-winning stage production of the same name, the new four-part series…
Growing wine distributor relocates to larger site at Bicester Motion
North South Wines, a B Corp-certified company, has officially relocated its headquarters within the Bicester Motion estate, moving from The Guard House to the larger Command Works facility, Building 144. The expanded site will support 37 staff and…
Vinexpo Asia Hong Kong 2026
Things to do, Consumer shows and conventions Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai Advertising After spending last year's edition in Singapore, this major regional event for wine professionals is returning to Hong Kong for 2026. The…
J.P. Wiser's Reimagines the Art of the Blend with Exclusive Master Blender Series
The inaugural release, J.P. Wiser's Master Blender Series 2026 Release, is available as a distillery exclusive and offers avid whisky drinkers a chance to own a piece of Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore's 30-year legacy WINDSOR, ON, May 25, 2026…
Why these are sobering times for alcohol companies
For years, alcohol companies counted on steady global demand as drinking remained deeply woven into social life and consumer culture. But today, health concerns and tighter household budgets are prompting people to drink less. The shift is rippling…
Merlot Beyond Bordeaux: Bolgheri, Blue Clay, And Masseto
ITALY - CIRCA 2016: Vineyards near Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images) Before I understood Merlot or Bolgheri, I sensed that Masseto stood apart. Years ago, before I was a wine writer, I covered GourmetFest in…
Jeremy Clarkson finally selling 'banned' item at pub after huge demand
Jeremy Clarkson has relaxed the rules at his boozer due to huge customer demand. The Clarkson's Farm star opened his pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Oxfordshire in 2024 and vowed only to serve British produce, including several own-brand food and drink…
Coleen and Rebekah's biggest Wagatha Christie bombshells and latest swipe
Seven years after the Wagatha Christie saga between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy - the war still rages on between the pair as Rebekah, wife of footballer Jamie Vardy has issued an update on the fall out. Losing the libel case to Rooney in 2022…
Serbian businesses value Chinese market, expect additional economic momentum from high-level visit: Serbian Chamber of Commerce representative
A booth showcasing Serbian products at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on November 8, 2025 Photo: VCG The Chinese market is of exceptional importance for Serbian businesses because of its scale, sophistication and growing demand…
Smoker and coffee drinker says 70p whitening strips make 'huge difference
A smoker and coffee drinker is full of praise for a set of teeth whitening strips that made a ‘huge difference straight away'. The HeySmile Teeth Whitening Strips cost £19.99 on Amazon for a pack of 28, working out at around 70p per…
Over 70s working beyond retirement age over financial fears
Mandy Kemp has worked since she was 16. But the 70-year-old is still working three days a week as a practice manager for a financial adviser - having been full-time until recently. 'I only have a state pension, and it wouldn't pay the rent and my…
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