New £5 Deposit Rule Introduced for England Fans Watching World Cup at Greene King Pubs Thursday, June 18, 2026 england worldcup greeneking pubs football deposit tuchel kane bellingham soccer sport Greene King, one of the UK’s largest pub chains with around 2,600 venues nationwide, has introduced a new £5 deposit requirement for England fans looking to watch the Three Lions’ World Cup matches at their pubs during … Read More
When Savage Rat Baiting Was a Popular Spectacle in the West Midlands Wednesday, June 17, 2026 ratbaiting westmidlands history gambling animalcruelty 19thcentury pubs legalhistory betting spectacle Gambling has long been a popular pastime in the West Midlands, but before the era of World Cup bets, residents engaged in a far grimmer form of entertainment: rat baiting. This brutal “sport” involved dogs being pitted … Read More
Common Pub Celebration Habit in England Could Lead to £5,000 Fines This June Tuesday, June 16, 2026 worldcup england pubs hospitality fines celebration legal community government pandemic As England gears up for the World Cup, fans are being warned that a common pub celebration habit could come with a hefty price. Tossing pint glasses into the air during celebrations—a popular way to mark goals or … Read More
Two New Pub Rules in England Confirmed for June Amid World Cup Excitement Tuesday, June 16, 2026 england worldcup football pubs labour regulations keirstarmer bukayosaka extendedhours fanexperience sport The Labour Party government has unveiled two key changes to pub regulations in England starting this June, just in time for the 2026 World Cup. The international football tournament, taking place from Thursday, June 11, to … Read More
This Week in Birmingham Food and Drink: Closures, Top Picks, and Exciting Ideas Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham food drink restaurants michelin pubs worldcup closures competition recommendations Hello Food Club friends! It’s Kirsty Bosley here, your go-to guide for all things delicious in Birmingham — and yes, I’m kicking off with a little World Cup enthusiasm. As football fever grips the city, I’m keeping an eye on … Read More
Discover Birmingham’s Best Fish and Chips—You Just Have to Go Underground Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham fishandchips bacchus pubs newstreet haddock alebatter streetfood dining citycentre Finding excellent fish and chips right in Birmingham city centre by night may seem like a simple task, but it’s surprisingly challenging. While the suburbs boast top-notch chippies that make Friday nights memorable, the heart … Read More