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17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Troy man killed; another injured in weekend crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — A deadly crash over the weekend in Pike County has killed a Troy man and sent another to a Wiregrass hospital. Officials say James Thompson, 58, of Troy, was fatally injured when the SUV he was driving collided head-on with a truck driven by Robert Wise, 57, of Luverne. Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene, while Wise was rushed to a Dothan hospital for treatment. Officials say Thompson was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on U.S. 29 near the 158-mile marker, approximately eight miles north of Luverne, in Pike County. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division will continue to investigate but does not plan to release any new information at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Mayor
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Small ‘paradise' island off the coast of the UK to get first ever Wetherspoons pub
WETHERSPOONS is opening its very first branch on the Isle of Man. The chain of pubs, which is one of the largest in the UK, has confirmed it will open the Conister Arms on the site on 14 May. 4 A Wetherspoons will open in a former bar and grill restaurant Credit: Alamy 4 The Wetherspoons will open on Regent Street in Douglas Credit: Alamy The Conister Arms will open on Regent Street in Douglas, the capital town of the Isle of Man. In a statement confirming the takeover, the chain said its pubs had 'proven popular' in the UK and Ireland. And it was 'confident that the new pub will appeal to a wide range of customers and be an asset to the social scene in Douglas.' Currently, the site is occupied by 1886 Bar and Grill. The four-storey venue, which sits just off the main shopping street and has a capacity of 725. Chief executive of Thompson Holdings, which owns 1886, James Thompson told the BBC that existing staff had been offered roles at the new pub and about 120 other staff would also be recruited. Mr Thompson said the move was 'about the future of our high street' as the island's hospitality sector was 'on its knees'. Hospitality had become 'unaffordable for too many' and the 'only real solution' was to 'get prices down and keep them down'. The island's very first 'Spoons will open its doors to customers for the first time next week. To mark the occasion, the pub will be officially opened by the Mayor of Douglas at 8am. The Isle of Man has been called 'paradise' thanks to its white sandy beaches and amazing wildlife. One of the UK's prettiest Wetherspoons is in an up-and-coming seaside town 4 Six new Wetherspoons pub are set to open in the UK this year Credit: Market hall Known as the UK British Isles Galapagos, the island is home to seals, porpoises, whales, dolphins, basking sharks, and wallabies. But this isn't the only Wetherspoons opening this year Another Wetherspoons pub set to open is in one of the former entrances of Fulham Broadway tube station, that closed in 2003. The site currently includes the original Edwardian ticket office, including a vintage 'To The Trains' sign. It is thought the original features will be kept and the pub will include a new beer garden roof terrace. The pub will be named Walham Green and is set to open on June 17. A total of 15 new Wetherspoons pubs will be coming to the UK, with two new pubs already unveiled this year in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and at London Waterloo station. Six locations have opening dates already and a further nine sites will open by July 2026. The Sun's Kara Godfrey went to prettiest Wetherspoons in the UK – it's right by the beach with huge stained glass windows Plus, the UK's 11 prettiest Wetherspoons from former opera halls to Victorian bath houses. New Wetherspoons Pubs Coming To The UK WETHERSPOONS is gearing up to open pubs in six brand-new locations, with the first set to welcome the public in just a few days.
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Small ‘paradise' island off the coast of the UK to get first ever Wetherspoons pub
Plus, the other Wetherspoon pubs in the UK set to open in 2025 NEW BOOZER Small 'paradise' island off the coast of the UK to get first ever Wetherspoons pub WETHERSPOONS is opening its very first branch on the Isle of Man. The chain of pubs, which is one of the largest in the UK, has confirmed it will open the Conister Arms on the site on 14 May. Advertisement 4 A Wetherspoons will open in a former bar and grill restaurant Credit: Alamy 4 The Wetherspoons will open on Regent Street in Douglas Credit: Alamy The Conister Arms will open on Regent Street in Douglas, the capital town of the Isle of Man. In a statement confirming the takeover, the chain said its pubs had "proven popular" in the UK and Ireland. And it was "confident that the new pub will appeal to a wide range of customers and be an asset to the social scene in Douglas." Currently, the site is occupied by 1886 Bar and Grill. The four-storey venue, which sits just off the main shopping street and has a capacity of 725. Advertisement Chief executive of Thompson Holdings, which owns 1886, James Thompson told the BBC that existing staff had been offered roles at the new pub and about 120 other staff would also be recruited. Mr Thompson said the move was "about the future of our high street" as the island's hospitality sector was "on its knees". Hospitality had become "unaffordable for too many" and the "only real solution" was to "get prices down and keep them down". The island's very first 'Spoons will open its doors to customers for the first time next week. Advertisement To mark the occasion, the pub will be officially opened by the Mayor of Douglas at 8am. The Isle of Man has been called 'paradise' thanks to its white sandy beaches and amazing wildlife. One of the UK's prettiest Wetherspoons is in an up-and-coming seaside town 4 Six new Wetherspoons pub are set to open in the UK this year Credit: Market hall Known as the UK British Isles Galapagos, the island is home to seals, porpoises, whales, dolphins, basking sharks, and wallabies. Advertisement But this isn't the only Wetherspoons opening this year Another Wetherspoons pub set to open is in one of the former entrances of Fulham Broadway tube station, that closed in 2003. The site currently includes the original Edwardian ticket office, including a vintage 'To The Trains' sign. It is thought the original features will be kept and the pub will include a new beer garden roof terrace. Advertisement The pub will be named Walham Green and is set to open on June 17. A total of 15 new Wetherspoons pubs will be coming to the UK, with two new pubs already unveiled this year in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and at London Waterloo station. Six locations have opening dates already and a further nine sites will open by July 2026. The Sun's Kara Godfrey went to prettiest Wetherspoons in the UK – it's right by the beach with huge stained glass windows Advertisement Plus, the UK's 11 prettiest Wetherspoons from former opera halls to Victorian bath houses. New Wetherspoons Pubs Coming To The UK WETHERSPOONS is gearing up to open pubs in six brand-new locations, with the first set to welcome the public in just a few days. Douglas, Isle of Man - May 14 Fulham, SW London - June 17 Kenilworth, Warwickshire - July 30 Tooley Street, London Bridge - August 28 Basildon, Essex - September 23 Merchant Square, Paddington - late summer
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Small ‘paradise' island off the coast of the UK to get first ever Wetherspoons pub
WETHERSPOONS is opening its very first branch on the Isle of Man. The chain of pubs, which is one of the largest in the UK, has confirmed it will open the Conister Arms on the site on 14 May. 4 4 The Conister Arms will open on Regent Street in Douglas, the capital town of the Isle of Man. In a statement confirming the takeover, the chain said its pubs had "proven popular" in the UK and Ireland. And it was "confident that the new pub will appeal to a wide range of customers and be an asset to the social scene in Douglas." Currently, the site is occupied by 1886 Bar and Grill. The four-storey venue, which sits just off the main shopping street and has a capacity of 725. Chief executive of Thompson Holdings, which owns 1886, James Thompson told the BBC that existing staff had been offered roles at the new pub and about 120 other staff would also be recruited. Mr Thompson said the move was "about the future of our high street" as the island's hospitality sector was "on its knees". Hospitality had become "unaffordable for too many" and the "only real solution" was to "get prices down and keep them down". The island's very first 'Spoons will open its doors to customers for the first time next week. To mark the occasion, the pub will be officially opened by the Mayor of Douglas at 8am. The Isle of Man has been called 'paradise' thanks to its white sandy beaches and amazing wildlife. One of the UK's prettiest Wetherspoons is in an up-and-coming seaside town 4 Known as the UK British Isles Galapagos, the island is home to seals, porpoises, whales, dolphins, basking sharks, and wallabies. But this isn't the only Wetherspoons opening this year Another Wetherspoons pub set to open is in one of the former entrances of Fulham Broadway tube station, that closed in 2003. The site currently includes the original Edwardian ticket office, including a vintage 'To The Trains' sign. It is thought the original features will be kept and the pub will include a new beer garden roof terrace. The pub will be named Walham Green and is set to open on June 17. A total of 15 new Wetherspoons pubs will be coming to the UK, with two new pubs already unveiled this year in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and at London Waterloo station. Six locations have opening dates already and a further nine sites will open by July 2026. Plus, the UK's 11 prettiest Wetherspoons from former opera halls to Victorian bath houses. New Wetherspoons Pubs Coming To The UK WETHERSPOONS is gearing up to open pubs in six brand-new locations, with the first set to welcome the public in just a few days. Douglas, Isle of Man - May 14 Fulham, SW London - June 17 Kenilworth, Warwickshire - July 30 Tooley Street, London Bridge - August 28 Basildon, Essex - September 23 Merchant Square, Paddington - late summer 4
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Small ‘paradise' island off the coast of the UK to get first ever Wetherspoons pub
WETHERSPOONS is opening its very first branch on the Isle of Man . The chain of pubs, which is one of the largest in the UK, has confirmed it will open the Conister Arms on the site on 14 May. Advertisement 4 A Wetherspoons will open in a former bar and grill restaurant Credit: Alamy 4 The Wetherspoons will open on Regent Street in Douglas Credit: Alamy The Conister Arms will open on Regent Street in Douglas, the capital town of the In a statement confirming the takeover, the chain said its pubs had "proven popular" in the UK and Ireland. And it was "confident that the new pub will appeal to a wide range of customers and be an asset to the social scene in Douglas." Currently, the site is occupied by 1886 Bar and Grill. The four-storey venue, which sits just off the main shopping street and has a capacity of 725. Advertisement Read More on Wetherspoons Chief executive of Thompson Holdings, which owns 1886, James Thompson told the Mr Thompson said the move was "about the Hospitality had become "unaffordable for too many" and the "only real solution" was to "get prices down and keep them down". The island's very first 'Spoons will open its doors to customers for the first time next week. Advertisement Most read in News Travel To mark the occasion, the pub will be officially opened by the Mayor of Douglas at 8am. The One of the UK's prettiest Wetherspoons is in an up-and-coming seaside town 4 Six new Wetherspoons pub are set to open in the UK this year Credit: Market hall Known as the UK British Isles Galapagos, the island is home to seals, porpoises, whales, dolphins, basking sharks, and wallabies. Advertisement But this isn't the only Wetherspoons opening this year Another The site currently includes the original Edwardian ticket office, including a vintage 'To The Trains' sign. It is thought the original features will be kept and the pub will include a new Advertisement The pub will be named Walham Green and is set to open on June 17. A total of 15 new Wetherspoons pubs will be coming to the UK, with two new pubs already unveiled this year in Six locations have opening dates already and a further nine sites will open by July 2026. The Sun's Advertisement Plus, the New Wetherspoons Pubs Coming To The UK WETHERSPOONS is gearing up to open pubs in six brand-new locations, with the first set to welcome the public in just a few days. Douglas, Isle of Man - May 14 Fulham, SW London - June 17 Kenilworth, Warwickshire - July 30 Tooley Street, London Bridge - August 28 Basildon, Essex - September 23 Merchant Square, Paddington - late summer 4 The very first Wetherspoons is opening on the Isle of Man Credit: Alamy
