Posts by: Timothy Hampson
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...
MP tells CAMRA she’s backing campaign to protect pubs
MP Jess Brown-Fuller (pictured front right) met members of CAMRA’s Western Sussex branch at the Bell Inn, Chichester, to discuss the pressures facing...
No-and-low beer sales hit new high
New analysis from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) predicts more than 64m pints of no-and-low beer will be sold this summer, eight million...
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