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An MBE has been awarded to Paul Kevin Hegarty, of Lichfield, a trustee of the Licensed Trade Charity, for charitable service to the hospitality sector.    Andy Slee, the Chief Executive of Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) where Paul is a Non-Exec Director, had this to say;   “Paul has a long and illustrious history in the beer and brewing industry, and has through his work at the Licensed Trade Charity increased the availability of support for members of t

Up-and-coming Kent darts player Vicky Cauteruccio is aiming high, thanks to new sponsorship from Faversham-based brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame.   The independent family business has stepped in to support Vicky, who lives in Sandwich, after she decided to focus on the sport full-time.   Currently ranked 43 rd  in the World Darts Federation (WDF) UK and Ireland Women’s rankings, Vicky has a special connection to Shepherd Neame, as she and wife Ant previously ran one of

Joe Thomson started brewing in 2009, at which time he was the youngest brewer in the country at just 21 years old. Fast forward to 2022, when he decided it was time to improve his fitness and take up running.  By this time, he was head brewer and co-owner of independent Firebrand Brewing Co., based in Launceston. He realised that, as part of his health drive, he needed a more fitting alternative to his daily pint. That’s when he started brewing non-alcoholic beers and this ha

Now that our annual awards and dinner is over for another year, we're starting to plan the 2026 awards, and we need your help! Whether you came along to the event this year or not, we'd like to hear from you. Please spare a couple of minutes to complete the feedback form (the deadline is 31st December 2025). Thanks! Feedback Form