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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bar allowed to operate after appeal to inspector
A bid to prevent a town centre bar from operating has been overturned by a government inspector. Hartlepool Borough Council had rejected an application for a bar at The Intro, on York Road, in November due to concerns from councillors over a potential increase in crime and noise. The venue, which has since rebranded as Screams Court 2.0, had already started operating as a coffee bar and live music venue without permission a month before the decision, when it relocated to the York Road premises from Hartlepool Marina. The Planning Inspectorate ruled the venue would have "an acceptable effect" on the living conditions of neighbours in terms of noise. A report added the development would not "unacceptably increase the potential for crime", reports the Local Democracy Reporting service. In July last year, a licensing application was approved to give the York Road site permission to sell alcohol and play live and recorded music. It also imposed conditions such as installing a noise limiter. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Bar appeal after permission to open rejected Bar operating without permission could face action Hartlepool Borough Council
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hartlepool bar allowed to operate after appeal to inspector
A bid to prevent a town centre bar from operating has been overturned by a government Borough Council had rejected an application for a bar at The Intro, on York Road, in November due to concerns from councillors over a potential increase in crime and venue, which has since rebranded as Screams Court 2.0, had already started operating as a coffee bar and live music venue without permission a month before the decision, when it relocated to the York Road premises from Hartlepool Planning Inspectorate ruled the venue would have "an acceptable effect" on the living conditions of neighbours in terms of noise. A report added the development would not "unacceptably increase the potential for crime", reports the Local Democracy Reporting July last year, a licensing application was approved to give the York Road site permission to sell alcohol and play live and recorded also imposed conditions such as installing a noise limiter. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
South China Morning Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for May 30
There's a wide array of events this weekend for all types of drinkers as we close out the month of May! Start the weekend by bidding farewell to industry stalwart Stockton, which has been setting the standard from its discreet Wyndham Street location for more than a decade. Over in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Hong Kong Whisky Festival returns, showcasing a mind-boggling array of drams through Saturday and Sunday. Finally, close out the weekend at The Savory Project as the bar turns two, hosting Native from Singapore and serving a signature cocktail made with Bakehouse goods. Friday, May 30 Stockton closes its doors after over a decade Stockton bar on Hong Kong's Wyndham Street is closing after 12 years. Photo: Handout What: One of Hong Kong's original speakeasies – tucked away discreetly on Wyndham Street, a stone's throw from the Fringe Club – Stockton is suddenly closing after 12 years, having made the announcement less than two weeks ago. Known for a classic approach to classic cocktails, the bar has told us its final services will be this weekend, Friday and Saturday, from 5pm to 4am. Advertisement Where: Wyndham Mansion, 30-32 Wyndham Street, Central When: 5pm-4am Saturday, May 31 Hong Kong Whisky Festival The Hong Kong Whisky Festival takes place on May 31 and June 1 at venues in the InterContinental Grand Stanford hotel, including Tiffany's New York Bar. Photo: Xiaomei Chen What: Hong Kong's annual celebration of whisky returns to the InterContinental Grand Stanford, promising another gathering of select pours from around the world. The fair features around 1,300 bottles, alongside 45 masterclasses ranging from informative lunches to pairing workshops. Independent bottlers like Brave New Spirits and Finn Thomson (both from Scotland), and sustainability-focused distilleries like Ahascragh (Ireland) and Arbikie (Scotland) will make their debut at the festival this year. Exclusive bottles such as a Glenfarclas 20-year-old and a GlenAllachie 13-year-old – aged in sherry and oloroso casks respectively – will be on sale, with exhibitors offering vintage whiskies for guests to try. This is an unmissable event for the malt spirit inclined. Where: 70 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East When: May 31 – June 1, 1pm-8pm Sunday, June 1 The Savory Project 2nd anniversary x Native
Washington Post
24-05-2025
- Washington Post
D.C. queer bar vandalized in suspected hate crime during WorldPride
It was just after noon on Friday when Blair Nixon got the call. The queer bar he co-owned and managed, Sinners and Saints, had been broken into. Nixon rushed to his bar in Adams Morgan in Northwest Washington. When he arrived, he stepped over the broken glass from the shattered front door and surveyed the damage: missing bottles of alcohol, the building's electricity shut off, the back door ajar. And, scrawled in black paint on the white wall, a homophobic slur.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
DeLand Police investigating shooting outside bar; Suspect still at large
An argument over a $5 beer led to a shooting outside a bar in downtown DeLand early Saturday morning, according to the DeLand Police Department. The suspect, 54-year-old Calvin Roosevelt Gilbert, is now wanted in connection with the incident. Police report that Gilbert, who met the victim at the bar that evening, purchased them a beer. At about bout 2 am, as the bar was closing, Gilbert insisted on being repaid in the back parking lot, leading to a dispute. This escalated when Gilbert fired a gun at the victim from three feet away. The victim dodged, and the bullet hit an exterior cooler, piercing the wall of the building. At 2:05 am, officers from the DeLand Police Department and Volusia County Sheriff's Office arrived at the location and found a shell casing, along with visible damage suggesting a shooting occurred. Surveillance footage captured Gilbert running on foot and then driving away in a tan 1999 Nissan Quest van, traveling north on N. Amelia Avenue. The victim and bar staff identified Gilbert through a photo lineup. Both parties intend to press charges. No injuries were reported. The DeLand Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division is searching for Gilbert, born March 19, 1970. Authorities warn he may be armed and dangerous and urge the public not to approach him. Anyone with information should contact the DeLand Police Department or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers. No further details are available at this time. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
