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Whether it’s cracked paving stones, piles of bin bags or abandoned bikes, the UK’s streets have become increasingly tough to navigate – with some disabled and older people staying indoors as a result

Discarded Christmas trees on pavements after the festive period is not an uncommon sight in January, but one charity has described why its a real problem for pedestrians.

Christmas trees which are left on pavements are proving a danger for the visually impaired, charity chiefs have warned.

The Gloucester Old Spot, lauded as one of the top three pubs in Gloucestershire and a winner of the Good Food and Real Ale Awards, is up for sale for offers in excels of 1.5 million.

AN AWARD-WINNING Herefordshire brewery has launched a new-branded stout that it expects to be a hit in the county and beyond.

AN AWARD-WINNING Herefordshire brewery has launched a new stout that it expects to be a hit in the county and beyond.

Crisis-hit pub industry welcomes reopenings © Getty Images Pubs in England cannot fully reopen until 21 June Publicans have welcomed being able to reopen under the lockdown easing, but warned the industry is on its knees. Pubs in England can serve outdoors, but need to fully open without restrictions as soon as possible, they said. "No pub is expecting to profit from reopening outdoors, and many will make a loss," said Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association. So...

Less than half the pubs in England reopened on Monday, the industry says, and many face a fight for survival.