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Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Famous pub loved by Oasis brothers announces sudden closure after 25 years as ‘disappointed' brewers issue statement
The pub has had the same landlady since it opened in 1999 GLASS HALF EMPTY Famous pub loved by Oasis brothers announces sudden closure after 25 years as 'disappointed' brewers issue statement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FAMOUS pub loved by Noel and Liam Gallagher is set to close this week. The Shaston Arms, in London's Soho, will be shutting its doors on June 15 for the final time. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Shaston Arms pub facade in Soho with its gold-on-red lettering Credit: Alamy 3 The Gallagher brothers Noel and Liam both drank there - but not together Credit: Alamy The iconic boozer is literally a stone's throw from one of London's premier shopping shopping destinations, Carnaby Street. Liam and Noel both drank there - though apparently not at the same time. Other famous patrons included film stars Ewan McGregor and Jude Law, the later of whom was apparently fond of the pub's bangers and mash. The 90s boyband Blue even signed their first ever contract in the establishment. With its gold-on-red lettering outside and its dark wooden panelling and plush red leather banquette seating, you could be forgiven for thinking the Shaston Arms was a Victorian relic. However, the pub actually only opened in 1999, since which it has been managed by landlady Sally Graham. Prior to that the location hosted a pair of shops. The name 'Shaston' was taken from the novelist Thomas Hardy, who invented the name for his imaginary version of Shaftesbury in Dorset. To celebrate the pub's 25th anniversary last year, the public house changed its name to The Lady Shaston in homage to landlady Sally. One wag earlier this year posted on Facebook after visiting: "The Shaston Arms is now The Lady Shaston. My pronouns are still tipsy/drunk." Noel Gallagher looks stony-faced as he makes lonely Tube journey to Oasis rehearsals – but Liam's entrance is chaotic The pub was run by Dorset-based brewers Hall & Woodhouse. In a statement posted to Instagram announcing the closure, they said: "We are disappointed that after 25 wonderful years, we are sadly saying goodbye to The Shaston Arms in Carnaby. "Our wish was to renew the lease on the building, but we understand that the landlord wishes to pursue a restaurant offer on Ganton Street. "Therefore, the Shaston Arms will sadly close on Sunday 15th June 2025. "We know that the Shaton will be missed by the local community and thank our guests and team for their loyalty, support, and laughter over the past two and a half decades." 2025 has been a difficult year for London's historic pubs, with some of the capital's most famous taphouses closing. Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, on Finchley Rd in north west London, was shut down at the start of February, much to the displeasure of loyal customers. As staff poured their last pints behind the bar, one fan told the BBC: "You choose a pub with a different atmosphere - a lot of them are becoming like clones now." 3 Oasis sold more than 900,000 tickets for their reunion tour this summer Credit: PA "It's one of those institutions you've always seen when you come into London," added another. Another east London hotspot, The Gun, in Homerton, also closed its doors in March after 160 years of pouring pints. However, the brewer behind The Shaston Arms does stillhave a number of other pubs in London, including the Ship and Shovell by Embankment, which is split across two buildings facing each other that are joined by an underground cellar.
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Famous pub loved by Oasis brothers announces sudden closure after 25 years as ‘disappointed' brewers issue statement
A FAMOUS pub loved by Noel and Liam Gallagher is set to close this week. The Shaston Arms, in London's Soho, will be shutting its doors on June 15 for the final time. Advertisement 3 The Shaston Arms pub facade in Soho with its gold-on-red lettering Credit: Alamy 3 The Gallagher brothers Noel and Liam both drank there - but not together Credit: Alamy The iconic boozer is literally a stone's throw from one of London's premier shopping shopping destinations, Carnaby Street. Other famous patrons included film stars Ewan McGregor and Jude Law, the later of whom was apparently fond of the pub's bangers and mash. The 90s boyband Blue even signed their first ever contract in the establishment. Advertisement Read more on News With its gold-on-red lettering outside and its dark wooden panelling and plush red leather banquette seating, you could be forgiven for thinking the Shaston Arms was a Victorian relic. However, the pub actually only opened in 1999, since which it has been managed by landlady Sally Graham. Prior to that the location hosted a pair of shops. The name 'Shaston' was taken from the novelist Thomas Hardy, who invented the name for his imaginary version of Shaftesbury in Dorset. Advertisement Most read in The Sun To celebrate the pub's 25th anniversary last year, the public house changed its name to The Lady Shaston in homage to landlady Sally. One wag earlier this year posted on Facebook after visiting: "The Shaston Arms is now The Lady Shaston. My pronouns are still tipsy/drunk." Noel Gallagher looks stony-faced as he makes lonely Tube journey to Oasis rehearsals – but Liam's entrance is chaotic The pub was run by Dorset-based brewers Hall & Woodhouse. In a statement posted to Instagram announcing the closure, they said: "We are disappointed that after 25 wonderful years, we are sadly saying goodbye to The Shaston Arms in Carnaby. Advertisement "Our wish was to renew the lease on the building, but we understand that the landlord wishes to pursue a restaurant offer on Ganton Street. "Therefore, the Shaston Arms will sadly close on Sunday 15th June 2025. "We know that the Shaton will be missed by the local community and thank our guests and team for their loyalty, support, and laughter over the past two and a half decades." 2025 has been a difficult year for London's historic pubs, with some of the capital's most famous taphouses closing. Advertisement Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, on Finchley Rd in north west London , was shut down at the start of February, much to the displeasure of loyal customers. As staff poured their last pints behind the bar, one fan told the BBC : "You choose a pub with a different atmosphere - a lot of them are becoming like clones now." 3 Oasis sold more than 900,000 tickets for their reunion tour this summer Credit: PA "It's one of those institutions you've always seen when you come into London," added another. Advertisement Another east London hotspot, The Gun, in Homerton, also closed its doors in March after 160 years of pouring pints. However, the brewer behind The Shaston Arms does stillhave a number of other pubs in London, including the Ship and Shovell by Embankment, which is split across two buildings facing each other that are joined by an underground cellar.
Time Out
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This beloved Soho pub is closing for good
Another London boozer bites the dust. Soho pub The Shaston Arms will be shutting its doors on June 15. In a statement, brewers Hall & Woodhouse said, 'We are disappointed that after 25 wonderful years, we are sadly saying goodbye to The Shaston Arms in Carnaby. Our wish was to renew the lease on the building, but we understand that the landlord wishes to pursue a restaurant offer on Ganton Street.' Though it looked like a Victorian-era pub, The Shaston Arms actually opened in 1999, and was previously a pair of shops. Run by Dorset-based brewers Hall & Woodhouse, the name 'Shaston' was taken from the Shaftesbury-inspired town present in a number of novels by Dorset-born writer Thomas Hardy. A number of other Hall & Woodhouse pubs in London remain, including the famous Ship and Shovell by Embankment, which is split across two buildings facing each other that are joined by an underground cellar. Earlier this year another much-loved London pub closed, north-west London's Ye Olde Swiss Cottage. Want to drown your sorrows? These are the best pubs in Soho, according to us.
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Legendary UK retailer set to return 13 years after collapsing into administration and shutting 240 stores
OnBuy's CEO weighed in on the store's return BACK IN ACTION Legendary UK retailer set to return 13 years after collapsing into administration and shutting 240 stores Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LEGENDARY UK retailer is set to make a stunning comeback more than a decade after shuttering its stores. Electricals retailer Comet ceased operations in 2012 but has been snapped up by online marketplace OnBuy. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Online marketplace OnBuy has pumped £10million of investment into reviving electricals store Comet Credit: Getty The latter confirmed to The Sun that the chain would relaunch in either September or October, and definitely before Christmas following a mammoth £10million investment. It will stock thousands of products from a selection of flagship brands including Apple, Samsung, Sony and LG. It is estimated that between 50 and 60 jobs will be created following what Cas Paton, founder and CEO of OnBuy, has described as a "significant launch". He added that he wants to "bring Comet back to its former glory in a modern world" and that the store has "nostalgic value" for British punters. Paton added: "Comet is a brand long associated with offering the very best deals in home appliances and consumer electronics. "Its heritage is one that we want to protect and enhance using our innovative technology and business model." What is OnBuy? OnBuy is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce marketplaces in the world. The company boasts a range of over 35million products while offering big savings for customers. It prides itself on being a fair and transparent business that puts buyers and sellers first. When was OnBuy created? The UK Dorset-based online shopping platform, OnBuy was launched by Cas Paton in November 2016. Shock Closure: Fisher Tours Ends Operations After 22 Years Speaking about the founding OnBuy, Paton told the Retail Bulletin in July 2023: "I've been involved in web development since I was a teenager and started my first company while studying at university. "Entrepreneurship has always been in my blood, and I set up my first business at the age of 21. "I've had other ventures along the way, but in 2016 I founded OnBuy and decided to dedicate all my time, effort, and money into making it a success. "It's been quite a journey and recently OnBuy was recognised as 'Europe's fastest-growing ecommerce business' by the Financial Times." The company launched globally in the summer of 2020 after securing a £5million investment. OnBuy's founder and CEO Paton projected the thriving business to be turning over £2billion in sales by 2024. Following a 1,100 per cent sales increase in 2019, OnBuy embarked on an aggressive international expansion plan into 140 new territories — including the US, Germany, France, Spain and the UAE. To accommodate the company's rapid growth, OnBuy tripled its workforce in 2020 to more than 50 full-time staff. Paton said: "The injection of this additional funding not only allows us to substantially grow the operational side of the business, but it gives the OnBuy team backing from phenomenal investors who can bring an array of eCommerce experience and expertise to the table, bolstering an already strong globalisation strategy. "2020 is a coming-of-age era for OnBuy, where we've seen some of the world's largest brands and retailers come on board. "By having products from the leading household names available, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark, we are driving better competition which feeds into better pricing for consumers across a huge variety of products. "We are well on track to claim 3-5 per cent of the £84billion UK eCommerce market in the next three years, and we're aiming for one per cent of the $3.46 trillion global e-commerce market, equating to $35bn, in the next five years. "We're gearing up for an enormous expansion into over 140 new countries, which will allow OnBuy to become the first global marketplace and further set ourselves apart from the competition."
Associated Press
26-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Gold Boilercare Wins National Award, Strengthening Reputation as Dorset's Most Trusted Heating Company
Dorset, England--(Newsfile Corp. - April 26, 2025) - Gold Boilercare, a rising leader in domestic gas and heating services, has announced that it has been awarded Best Heating Engineer at the UK Business Awards 2025. The win marks a major milestone for the Dorset-based company and underscores its growing influence in the South of England's heating and gas services sector. [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] Image 1 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The award recognises outstanding performance, customer service, and innovation across British industries. Gold Boilercare stood out among national competitors thanks to its strong focus on employee development, technical excellence, and customer-first approach - all of which have propelled the company to the forefront of the domestic heating industry. 'This recognition is a proud moment for our entire team,' said Aaron Drayton, Director of Gold Boilercare. 'It reflects the dedication and professionalism that our engineers bring to every job, as well as the supportive culture we've worked so hard to build internally.' Founded on the principles of honesty, quality, and reliability, Gold Boilercare has built a loyal customer base throughout Dorset. Known for its transparent pricing and dependable service, the company offers boiler installations, repairs, and ongoing maintenance - consistently earning praise for its punctuality, clear communication, and long-term service value. The UK Business Awards panel highlighted Gold Boilercare's unique commitment to its workforce as a key factor in its win. The company's internal development programs go beyond technical training, incorporating soft skills such as time management, customer communication, and personal growth. This comprehensive approach has resulted in consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business. 'Our engineers aren't just trained - they're empowered,' Drayton added. 'We believe that creating a workplace where our people can thrive leads directly to better service for our customers. This award confirms that our people-first philosophy really works.' [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] Image 2 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Gold Boilercare has quickly become known not just for its technical competence, but also for its warm and trustworthy service experience. With this award win, Gold Boilercare further solidifies its position as a leader in the local industry. While the company continues to grow steadily, its core mission remains unchanged: to raise the standard for domestic gas services by prioritising quality workmanship, clear communication, and respect for every home it enters. 'This isn't just about a trophy,' said Drayton. 'It's about recognising the people behind the scenes - the engineers, the support team, everyone who helps deliver an exceptional service day in and day out. We're grateful for this recognition, and we're more motivated than ever to keep raising the bar.' About Gold Boilercare Gold Boilercare is a Dorset-based domestic gas services company specialising in boiler installations, maintenance, and repairs. Known for its transparent pricing, technical excellence, and employee-focused culture, the company is rapidly becoming one of the South of England's most trusted heating service providers. For more information, visit: Contact Information: Organization: Gold Boilercare Contact Person: Aaron Drayton, Director Email: [email protected] City & Country: DORSET, ENGLAND To view the source version of this press release, please visit
