Closed Chinese Takeaway Could Reopen as Off-Licence

Coffee shop's bid to sell alcohol comes under fire from coastal community

Its owner has stressed there is no intention to run the coffee shop as a bar.

Cairo Governor Halts New Café and Restaurant Licences in Residential-Central Districts

Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber has ordered on Tuesday 28 April a halt on issuing new licences for restaurant and café activities in several of the capital’s most historic and residential districts, including Heliopolis, Maadi, Zamalek, and Garden City. The decision was approved by the Supreme Committee for Public Shop Licenses and is intended to protect the architectural heritage and the largely residential character of these neighborhoods. Under …

First look as popular Stroud town centre eatery closes for revamp

A popular town centre café bar is closed temporarily for refurbishment.

Conwy pub gets licence for outdoor live music despite complaints from neighbours

Conwy County Council confirmed no more than 15 outdoor events per year would be permitted

Restaurant loses licence after being accused of opening beyond permitted hours

A bar and restaurant has lost its licence after being accused of opening beyond its permitted hours.

From flowers to fermentation: New owner revamps popular North Vancouver distillery

After years of working among roses, freesias and lilies, Celia Chiang now basks in the scents of fermentation, wood and grain alcohol.