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Travel is good but home can be best
I write a lot about the importance of pubs within communities, but the truth is that most of my visits to one are made alone. That’s not to say that I...
Fab Four revealed
The fight to win CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2025 competition is hotting up with just four pubs remaining after months of rigorous judging. The...
Veteran breweries celebrate milestone
Born in the USA was released by Bruce Springsteen, the UK miners’ strike ends, EastEnders premieres on the BBC and Roger Moore’s last Bond film, A Vie...
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...
Perry pear saviours scoop Pomona prize
The Hartpury Heritage Trust in Gloucestershire has won CAMRA’s Pomona Award for playing a vital role in preserving the UK’s perry heritage.  Named af...
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...
Time to plan your autumn festival visit
As we head into autumn, make the most of it with a festival trip or two. Just pick from the list below. To see all upcoming CAMRA events, visit the ev...
Carpenters carves cider niche
Is Gloucestershire the new home of cider? That’s the question being asked as the Carpenters Arms in Westrip, just outside Stroud, is named CAMRA’s Wes...
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...
Shires take step back in time
Hook Norton is reviving a beloved tradition as it resumes beer deliveries by shire horse and dray. The brewery will be delivering to the Pear Tree, br...
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