Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Deadline looms in fight for last pub in village
Villagers have until the end of October to raise ÂŁ100,000 in a bid to save a pub that has been at the centre of community life for 200 years. The Cott...
Ownership switch to secure brewery’s future
A Berkshire brewery has become employee-owned in a move which its founders say will safeguard its future in its current home in Marlow. The founders o...
Women’s brew day returns with sustainability focus
Women On Tap CIC International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) will be back in 2027 with the Unite Sustain theme. The campaign brings together...
Original IPA returns with modern twist
Allsopp’s has returned to the beer that made its name with the launch of IPA, a new 4.4 per cent ABV cask ale inspired by the Burton brewer’s original...
One pub a day shuts
Approximately one pub a day will have closed by the end of 2026, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The...
Low-alcohol beer on draught boosts pub sales
Simple changes to pub environments can encourage drinkers to choose alcohol-free options without harming profits, according to new research from the U...
Fab four go for ultimate pub crown
Pubs from Merseyside, Yorkshire, Tamworth and London are in the final race to be CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2026. CAMRA revealed today that the...
Lion roars again thanks to generous locals
The village of Upper Basildon, Berkshire raised a staggering ÂŁ450,000 to help new owners buy its local, the Red Lion, from pubco Stonegate. The commun...
Festival returns home after two-year wait
The 47th Norwich Beer Festival will be returning home to the city’s Halls after two years waiting for the completion of their renovation. The festival...
Beer and pub sector delivers ÂŁ37.8bn to UK economy
Britain’s beer and pub industry generated £37.8bn for the UK economy in 2025, supported almost a million jobs and contributed £16.8bn in tax, new Brit...
view events