2023
CAMRA stalwart remembered
Many members are mourning the loss of friend and CAMRA stalwart Chris Gillette who died at the end of June aged 73. He started work in social services...
Station cutbacks to hit disabled beer lovers
A disabled beer lover has called on the government to reconsider plans to shut ticket offices and remove platform staff at all train stations. Steven...
Rail ale fest back on track
The South East’s original rail, ale and cider festival is back for the 12th year at the Spa Valley railway in Tunbridge Wells, Kent from 19-22 October...
Expert help for women in brewing
The Scottish “women who beer” community, formerly known as Beers Without Beards, has launched a UK-wide mentorship programme. It will offer women who...
Black Sheep closes three pubs
The Black Sheep brewery may have been saved from closure but the Masham-based company has been forced to axe three pubs as it rebuilds the business. T...
Whisky first for top fest
The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) has had a gin bar for many years but, this year, for the first time, it will be hosting a beer and whisky tasti...
Late Night Levy changes are not enough
CAMRA has called on the Home Office to abolish the Late Night Levy despite government changes to lessen the impact of the law. The new rules allow loc...
Summer fruit and goat’s cheese salad with Henry Hogz Raspberry Sour vinaigrette
Summer is in full swing. Cricket, Wimbledon, strawberries and cream, picnics on the beach and if you are lucky the chance to enjoy a refreshing pint i...
The emperor’s new clothes?
Making my way to a table just in front of the bar at my new local, Stockport’s the Magnet, I take a seat and watch a near constant stream of people ap...
Early move for family brewer
Robinsons brewery is to complete its £12m move from its historic home of nearly 200 years earlier than planned. The Stockport family business has ann...
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