{"podcast":{"title":"UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829","podcast_index_feed_id":7493829,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/uk-today-2-min-news.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/uk-today-2-min-news_1.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":5895,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, UK News Today delivers daily coverage of the biggest stories shaping the United Kingdom with fast, focused updates on national news, politics, business, economy, public safety, and cultural developments. From breaking headlines to ongoing national conversations, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the UK. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, national trends, and major storylines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, UK News Today is built for listeners who want reliable national news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T08:19:40.005460+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829"},"episode":{"title":"Dine-and-Dash at Penarth Restaurant | UK News","slug":"dine-and-dash-at-penarth-restaurant-uk-news","published_at":"2026-07-07T12:14:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/dine-and-dash-at-penarth-restaurant-uk-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/94b4d1f0-7332-4974-b66f-4f0288970104.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/94b4d1f0-7332-4974-b66f-4f0288970104.mp3","summary":"Two diners vanished without paying a £115 bill at The Old Custom House in Penarth — including a £52 Dover sole and drinks — but after a social media appeal, they returned a week later, claiming it was all a misunderstanding. Police initially treated it as theft, but charges were dropped once the money was paid. The restaurant owner voiced frustration over the impact on staff morale and the industry’s growing struggles with rising costs and frequent “dine-and-dash” incidents. Social media proved effective in resolving the debt without legal hassle, highlighting a practical, human-centered approach amid mounting economic pressure on hospitality businesses. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/06462ea0aa1f5fac","meta_description":"Two diners vanished without paying a £115 bill at The Old Custom House in Penarth — including a £52 Dover sole and drinks — but after a social media appea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":91,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/episodes/dine-and-dash-at-penarth-restaurant-uk-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/dine-and-dash-at-penarth-restaurant-uk-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}