Wetherspoons axing 15 pubs as boozers prepare to re-open after coronavirus lockdown

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Pub-goers keen to support independent bars rather than big chains have been handed a lifeline with the launch of the Neverspoons app.

FREE newsletter is packed with the best (and weirdest) stories from around the worldA freshly-launched app encourages people to visit independently-run pubs instead of heading to their local JD Wetherspoons for a pint.“"Neverspoons" was created by two Manchester-based web developers who were unimpressed with the pub chain’s action throughout the coronavirus pandemic.”Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin said lockdown was “over the top” while urging his staff to avoid taking furlough and even suggesting they could “get a job at Tesco” instead.The Neverspoons app was developed to enable users to find an alternative independently-run pub instead, in the hope it will boost support for them as they reopen, reports BristolLive.It uses the location of the

Wetherspoon’s pubs could reopen in the next couple of months as the chain plans ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Wetherspoons has revealed that they are planning to reopen their pubs "in or around" June. In an announcement made on Wednesday, the pub chain explained that because their pubs were very sizeable it would be easier to navigate social distancing.

Pub giant Wetherspoons has said its bars and hotels could start to re-open within weeks.

Britain's biggest pub chain has revealed it's in talks to reopen hundreds of branches across the UK.

A Glasgow brewery has said it will no longer supply Wetherspoons’ pubs with its lager in response to the company's treatment of workers amid the coronavirus crisis.

Former England rugby star Brian Moore has slammed Tim Martin after claiming that he is owed £20,000 by the Wetherspoons boss.

Vandals have graffitied a Wetherspoon’s pub urging the chain’s boss Tim Martin to pay his workers. 

Pubs are begging the Government to class them as “essential businesses” – raising hopes that millions of Brits could soon find it easier to get booze in lockdown.

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has hit out at Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley and Weatherspoon owner Tim Martin for their behaviour during the coronavirus crisis.

Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin has told staff to "go work at Tesco" instead as the pubs firm warned them they could face delays over pay.

The boss of Wetherspoons has told his workers they won't receive a penny more than the hours they have already worked, after closing its pubs to the public on Sunday.

The boss of Wetherspoons has said in a video sent to staff that they can “go work at Tesco” instead, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wetherspoons will be closing its doors to punters across the UK – a day after it said it would be keeping pubs open.

All Wetherspoons will remain open even as Brits are advised not to go to pubs amid the coronavirus pandemic.