Posts by: Timothy Hampson

Branch heads back to its roots

Swale branch members returned to the place where it all began – the Park Tavern in Sittingbourne, Kent – to mark its 50th anniversary. The group first...

European breweries in survival mode

Europe’s independent brewers are showing determination this year despite four in 10 saying survival is their main priority. A new report shows that in...

More cash for rural pubs

Pub is The Hub can now offer up to ÂŁ6,000 to publicans in rural, remote or deprived areas who want to offer additional services in their pubs to help...

Brewer revives classic Cumbrian pub

Kirkby Lonsdale brewery is to reopen the historic Kirkstone Pass Inn – the highest pub in Cumbria and the second highest in England – marking a signif...

Brewer takes over popular beer bar

Horsforth brewery has taken ownership of the Fuggle and Golding beer bar in the heart of Ilkley, Yorkshire. The acquisition secures the future of one...

MP steps in to Cock fight

Growing concern is being voiced by residents over the continued closure and deterioration of the Cock Inn in Sibson, Leicestershire, one of the oldest...

Scottish craft brewer sold

One of Scotland’s best known craft brewers has been taken over by the drinks giant behind brands including Tennent’s and Magners in a multimillion pou...

New looks for cask favourite

Greene King has unveiled the next instalment of its Fresh Cask Releases bringing back one of the most popular beers in the calendar backed by multiple...

Old favourites return for birthday celebrations

St Austell is raising a glass to its 175th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition cask beer range for 2026, including several much-loved fav...

Magpie steals top prize

Magpie brewery scooped the Spyke Golding Challenge crown at the annual Hucknall Beer and Cider Festival supported by Nottingham CAMRA earlier this mon...


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