12 drinks-themed gifts of Christmas – from games and books to a portable bar
It’s time to raise a glass to Christmas.
We visit the award-winning harbourside restaurant with a ‘proper’ Bristol view
With floor-to-ceiling windows looking across the harbourside, The River Grille is a large hotel restaurant that’s certainly a must-visit venue for many city visitors. It’s also a fine dining restaurant…
DUP MP: Hezbollah’s claim of victory over Israel ‘reminiscent’ of IRA supporters
Hezbollah’s reported claim of victory over Israel, following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, is “reminiscent” of IRA supporters in Belfast, a DUP MP has said. In the Commons, Gregory Campbell…
We have a pint in the historic pub that’s just reopened after a lengthy closure
During its 18-month closure, it was starting to look like The Ship Inn may never reopen as the pub it has been since since the 18th Century. This historic pub…
UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia for nearly three years, court told
A “sophisticated” UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia for nearly three years, a court has heard. Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, 33, Vanya Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 39,…
I tried the new festive burger at Honest Burgers and it was ‘naughty and nice’
By 6.30pm, Honest Burgers was completely packed and people were being turned away. Although you can reserve tables for larger parties, there’s a no-bookings policy and it’s one that certainly…
Latest UK migration statistics: Key numbers
Here are the key numbers in the latest migration figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS): – Total net migration Estimated net migration to the UK stood at a…
Matty Cash sees Aston Villa’s home draw with Juventus as a step forward
Aston Villa defender Matty Cash says the 0-0 Champions League draw against Juventus was a “building block” in their bid to regain top form. Villa’s early-season promise has hit the…
Starmer speaks to Zelensky amid Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky as his country’s power grid faces bombardment by Russian forces. Mr Zelensky characterised the latest attack by Vladimir Putin’s forces…
Syrian rebels attack government forces in Aleppo province
Syrian armed groups have launched a large-scale attack on areas controlled by government forces, setting off fierce clashes for a second day and seizing territory in Western Aleppo, government and…