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Blackfriars’ joy at cider success

CAMRA’s Cider and Perry Pub of the Year 2025 crown has been won by the Blackfriars Tavern in Great Yarmouth.  The competition recognises the best pub...

Bumper harvest triggers expansion

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just installed eight new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than norma...

Record cider apple harvest forecast

Britain is heading for a record-breaking apple crop with the long, hot summer producing super sweet fruit that promise an exceptional cider vintage. O...

Taste of Wivey in Westminster

Exmoor brewery of Wiveliscombe, Somerset raised a glass of its popular Exmoor Gold at the seat of government after local MP Rachel Gilmour chose it as...

Celtic celebration returns bigger and better

One of Cornwall’s biggest and most popular charity beer festivals is back and this year there’s even more to raise a glass to. St Austell has revealed...

Community spirit thriving at heritage winner

With nominations for the Pub Saving Awards now open, What’s Brewing caught up with the first Heritage Award winner, the Drewsteignton Benefit Society,...

Brewing returns to Wiveliscombe

Brewing returns to Wiveliscombe, Somerset when the New Exmoor brewery’s first beer will roll off the line on the site of the former Cotleigh operation...

CAMRA unveils UK’s top 16 pubs

CAMRA has revealed the 16 regional and national winners in its Pub of the Year 2025 competition.  The shortlisted pubs have beaten thousands of entrie...

Voters back easing tax burden on pubs

A new poll, commissioned by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), reveals pub business rates has become politically contentious. More than half...

A festival for all?

There was a palpable sense of anticipation ahead of the announcement of this year's Champion Beer of Britain. As the clock ticked closer to 4pm, vario...


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