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Bard’s back in Sheps pubs
Shepherd Neame is joining forces for a second year with Kent theatre company Changeling to stage open-air theatre at two of its pubs this summer. Shak...
Sussex brewery investing ahead of record-breaking year
One of the youngest breweries in East Sussex is gearing up for what’s promising to be a record-breaking year. Three Acre brewery, based near Heathfiel...
Champion club does the double
Marden Village Club in Kent has been named CAMRA’s National Club of the Year for the second year in a row.  This Grade II-listed community hub boasts...
MBE for micropub pioneer
Martyn Hillier, founder of the Micropub Association, was made an MBE for services to business and hospitality in the New Year honours. Hillier opened...
Backing for brew café bid
A Sussex brewery’s crowdfund appeal to open a community café reached its initial £7,500 target in record time. The response has prompted Three Acre br...
Country’s top four pubs revealed
CAMRA has announced the final four fighting to be crowned its National Pub of the Year 2023.
Rail ale fest back on track
The South East’s original rail, ale and cider festival is back for the 12th year at the Spa Valley railway in Tunbridge Wells, Kent from 19-22 October...
Unique window shines light Thomas Becket’s brewing link
Glaziers at Canterbury Cathedral have created a unique stained glass window which commemorates the link between Thomas Becket and brewing. The one-off...
Hop collection grows in new home
The National Hop Collection, which preserves historic varieties and provides resources to breed new ones, is to expand after moving to a larger garden...
How much for Sheps?
Faversham’s dream of seeing itself immortalised on its very own Monopoly board is set to pass Go, with Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, joinin...
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