Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Wind in Ship campaign’s sails
Campaigners fighting to reopen their Lincolnshire village pub are celebrating making a significant step forwards. The Surfleet Seas End Ship Inn (pict...
Councillors back local pubs
Ashfield’s pubs are set to receive more support after councillors unanimously backed a cross-party motion aimed at helping the trade prosper. The Prot...
Hero to Zero
There’s a new beer settling into the cellar at Hook Norton brewery and it’s turning tradition on its head. The historic Oxfordshire brewery, establish...
Brewer takes centre stage at hop fest
Shepherd Neame is to continue its long-standing partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival as principal sponsor for this year’s event. The annual fes...
Global beer production declines
The brewing industry remains under pressure worldwide. In 2025, global beer production declined slightly year on year, with total output falling by 0....
Watchdog investigates pubco
Stonegate pub and bar chain is to be investigated over “unfair” treatment of its tenants. The Pubs Code adjudicator (PCA) Fiona Dickie said she had re...
Mixed fortunes for pubcos
Pub operator Marston's said it expects to meet its medium-term core profit margin target ahead of schedule, thanks to growing footfall at its improved...
Councillors’ push to protect pubs
Ashfield councillors in Nottinghamshire are calling for more local support for independent pubs and tougher action from government on VAT, beer duty,...
B’s beer garden
The award-winning Three B’s Micropub in Bridlington has moved to the town centre. The new location has more space with the two rooms all on one floor....
Council cuts pubs’ rates bills
There’s good news on tap for South Oxfordshire’s pubs after the district council approved a one-off, top-up rates relief scheme for 2026/27. The disc...
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