North West

Can these four pubs be bettered?

The identity of the four best pubs in the country have been revealed, as the Campaign’s pub of the year competition heads to its conclusion.

Revenue up but profits are down as Manchester brewer JW Lees prepares to revamp its branding

Manchester brewery JW Lees has said this year has seen positive growth and that it is “laying the foundations for the next chapter”.

Manchester pubs encouraged to claim rates relief

Pub campaigners have welcomed a move by Manchester City Council to encourage local pubs to apply for pub-specific business rate relief. The council is...

Good year for Robinsons

North-West brewery Robinsons has increased turnover but its managing director has expressed concerns for the future

Contenders for CAMRA’s national pub of the year named

CAMRA has named the top 16 pubs in the country, which will now compete to be named the National Pub of the Year.

Wigan Central leaves the rest in its tracks

A Wigan pub opened less than three years ago has been crowned Greater Manchester’s pub of the year. Recognised by the Wigan as its pub of the year, Wi...

Marple Bridge drinkers plan to buy their local

Residents of Maple Bridge, Stockport are planning to buy their local. The Northumberland Arms was closed in January by Robinsons brewery. Now a local...

Investment sees Manchester brewer grow

Manchester brewer Joseph Holt has reported turnover has grown to almost ÂŁ60m following a year of investment. The company, which operates about 130 pub...

Beer week for Stockport

Stockport branch is organising a beer week in the town.

Manchester claims cask capital crown

Manchester has staked its claim as the cask capital of Britain.


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