Posts by: Timothy Hampson
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...
Community-owned businesses prove their worth
The social benefits of rural community-owned businesses shone through during a visit by Plunkett UK and Southern Co-op to Hampshire. At a challenging...
Pubco boss says rates will kill off pubs
The boss of Admiral Taverns has claimed business rates will “kill off” pubs as well as town centres unless the tax is fundamentally reformed. Admiral...
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