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The All Nations Inn of Madeley, Shropshire, has brewed a very special batch of their seasonal pale ale, Eliza Lewis , as part of the global International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) project. The beer was made by the head brewer of the historic brewpub, Andrew Brough, in collaboration with local beer writer, Laura Hadland. It celebrates the life of licensee and brewster (female brewer) Mrs Eliza Lewis, who brewed all the ale for the pub from the 1930s through to he

CAMRA wants Government rethink on changes which could see pubs demolished or converted   Pub campaigning group CAMRA is calling on the Government to rethink plans to weaken protections in the planning system in England, which it says could lead to thousands of pubs being lost forever.    The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is consulting on plans to change the National Planning Policy Framework. Existing planning rules mean local councils have to protect

Commenting on the increased level of support announced by First Minister John Swinney and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Shona Robison today, Paul Togneri of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association said:  “This increase in business rates support is a welcome boost for Scotland’s pubs and will provide some much‑needed breathing space at a time when many venues are under real strain. The confirmation that it will also be for three years gives the sector some confidence moving f

Sunrise Beverages has welcomed the appointment of a new Sales Director to lead it through a transformative chapter targeting accelerated growth.  Over the last four years Sunrise Beverages has focused on the acquisition of a number of authentic premium beer brands. Now, the appointment of Jerry Shedden provides a lead for its  commercial future, with an aim of driving growth through an integrated portfolio sales  perspective.   Jerry Shedden brings with him almost 20 years of