Beer-loving bird barred from pub: "A pub landlord has had to bar an unusual regular from his premises for stealing food and beer from customers. The trouble-maker - a magpie nicknamed Thatcher - has been told he is no longer welcome at the King's Arms in Heath Common, Wakefield... The cheeky bird first started pecking on the windows of the King's Arms several weeks ago and fast became a favourite with the customers. 'His favourite is the Classic Blonde which we have on - he went mad for that. He used to squawk at people who used to hide their pints from him.'"
