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John Porter & Ros Shiel will deliver this hour long PR Masterclass Obtaining media coverage for your own organisation if you work in-house, or on behalf of clients, is core to successful PR. However, getting the right information in front of the right journalist at the right time can be a daunting prospect. Ros Shiel and John Porter have extensive experience of working both sides of the street in PR terms: Ros as a PR consultant both in-house and in agencies, and John as a jo

The British Guild of Beer Writers is putting out a call to all great event organisers, asking for pitches for our industry awards and guild dinner in 2026.  The awards offers one of the biggest prize pots in British journalism, and the annual dinner is attended by around 200 of the industry's biggest names. After decades as a formal dinner and awards night we are looking to make the event a little more casual, while losing none of the gravitas the awards hold. We are also awa

Commenting on the Minister for Communities statement on the review of the liquor licensing system including the surrender principle, SIBA NI Chair William Mayne said:   “Today the minister has shut the pub door on beer drinkers and NI’s independent breweries by dismissing the substantial recommendations for reforms made by the independent review of the licensing system.   “Drinkers want to enjoy a locally produced beer in our pubs but the system prevents the vast majority of

Consumer group CAMRA NI says it is furious at Communities Minister’s decision to block modernising of alcohol licensing system   The Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons MLA, today gave an oral statement to the Assembly outlining his response to an independent review of Northern Ireland’s outdated alcohol licensing system and the ‘surrender principle’ which means a licence has to be given up before a new pub or off-licence can open.    Experts from the University of Stirlin

Nominations have opened for CAMRA’s Campaigner of the Year Award , recognising those who have gone above and beyond for pubs, pints and people. CAMRA’s  Campaigner of the Year  award celebrates a person or group whose campaigning efforts have created positive change for pubs, clubs, cask beer or real cider and perry over the past year. The award puts a face and personality to CAMRA’s aims and goals, with members recommending those who have fought effective campaigns locally o

Arthur with Vic Chadwick from The Bell The descendants of a man who took on The Bell in Smarden 100 years ago gathered there to mark the centenary.   Seventeen members of the Hughes family got together at the Shepherd Neame pub in Bell Lane to raise a glass or two to long-serving pub couple Gordon Hughes, who became licensee at 19, and his new bride Daisy (nee Clark) in 1925.   He wrote in his un-published handwritten memoirs, which his son Arthur, 83, still has: “I had becom

The Royal Dyche Burnley Sports Teams - photo credit PubAid Local pubs are powering 6.7 million sport sessions a year  1.67 million people are kept active by pubs   Support for sport same since 2019 despite challenges faced by sector  British pubs are powering the nation’s grassroots and community sports clubs having served up £40 million in financial support over the past year, a new report has revealed. Pubs Power Sport from PubAid has shone a light on the huge value pubs a

Ahead of the festive season comes a new beer from Outland - Choc-Work Orange. At 5% ABV, it combines the chocolatey smoothness and comfort of a stout with citrus zest and bittersweet bite. Choc-Work Orange is brewed with roasted malts that create a deep cocoa base while Goldings, Challenger and Target hops add zesty notes, and added natural flavours create an orange tang. The result is a dark, velvety, indulgent drink that’s perfect for sipping on long winter evenings. This i

Beer Passport is a pocket-sized collection of more than 80 of the best craft brewery taprooms across London. With Beer Passport you can EXPLORE London’s thriving craft brewery scene, DISCOVER exciting and interesting new breweries and DRINK excellent beer. Beer Passport holders receive exclusive discounts at every brewery taproom, such as Buy One Get One Free, 50% off a flight of beer, or even a free pint. The taprooms range from some of the biggest and best-known across Lond

The  Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA)  have today launched the SIBA Business Awards 2026, including two new catgeories for ‘Brewing Industry Individual Newcomer of the Year’ and ‘Independent Beer Champion of the Year’.   The SIBA Business Awards seek to congratulate excellence in the brewing industry across a variety of categories, from pump clip, can and bottle design, to efforts taken by brewers to make their business more sustainable, innovative or dive

New Build 2025 winner bod Lichfield The deadline to submit nominations to CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards  has been extended to Monday 24 November.  Judged by a panel of experts in design and conservation, the awards recognise the highest standards of pub refurbishment and conservation, plus the construction of new outlets and spaces being converted to pub use.  Pubs can be entered across five categories: Conversion to Pub Use, Historic England Conservation, New Build, Refurbishmen

Popular community pub, The Malt Shovel in Telford, is set to relaunch later today on Friday 14th November following a combined investment of more than £110,000 from experienced licensee, Alison Bolton and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. Inside, the Malt Shovel has been completely revitalised, creating a fresh and welcoming look while preserving the charm of its traditional features - including the much-loved open fireplace in the lounge and bar area.

The Drinks Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of five distinguished leaders from across the drinks and hospitality industry to its Board of Trustees: Ryan Cavilla (Finance Director at Mentzendorff), Martin Dibben (Head of Champagne at Searcy’s), Hayley Easton ((Head of Spirits at Tesco), Georgina Haughton (Head of Wine Buying at Sainsbury's) and Susan Martindale (Group HR Director at Mitchells & Butlers) . Each brings invaluable experience and sector knowledge, supp

‘The House of MOBO’ in Gipsy Hill will be a home for culture, community and collaboration in hospitality The pub reopens on Thursday 27 November as a ready to serve the local community The MOBO Group and Greene King have today announced the opening of a new pub partnership together – the ‘House of MOBO’, a vibrant community hub in South London that celebrates Black culture and reimagines what a modern pub can be. Opening its doors on Thursday 27 November, the ‘House of MOBO’

The iconic craft beer brand is marking its 1995 origins with an epic pint giveaway as it opens its first Manchester city centre venue, complete with epic burgers, AR darts, and a stellar beer line-up Craft beer pioneer The Head of Steam has announced that its first venue in Manchester city centre will open its doors at 3pm on Friday 28th November, unveiling the transformation of the Grade II listed building at 16 Newton Street, right on the edge of the Northern Quarter. Mark

The countdown is on. In just a few months, your drinks could be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's finest alcohol-free beverages, impressing our expanded international judging panel and claiming the Medals (even Trophies) that define excellence in our category. This is the  global benchmark for alcohol-free drinks. The competition that matters. So , what's new for 2026? This year, we've assembled our most diverse and expert judging panel yet, with professionals jo

Independent Yorkshire brewery, T&R Theakston has secured national and regional listings for its new, highly sought after Salted Caramel Porter.   First available at the brewery’s Visitor Centre in Masham and Theakston’s online shop, the beer was an immediate success and stocks sold out within days.   The highly popular porter is now stocked across a range of major supermarkets including Waitrose, Booths and Sainsbury’s, totalling over 250 stores nationwide, as well as indepen

ld Session Hen took home bronze in the Alcohol Product category at The Grocer’s New Product and Packaging Awards, held last Friday at Wembley Stadium.   Old Session Hen, part of the Old Speckled Hen family, is a 3.4% easy-drinking ale offering subtle tropical fruit flavours and a crisp, clean finish. Introduced to the retail market last year in both bottle and can formats, it quickly became the top ale launch by volume in 2024* and one of the top five new beer launches in the

Film released to celebrate the milestone: Manchester Brewery turns 150 years old   This year marks a major milestone for one of Manchester’s most iconic sites, as HEINEKEN UK’s Manchester Brewery celebrates 150 years of brewing excellence in the city.   Founded in 1875 by William Brooks as the Albert Brewery in Moss Side, the site has been at the heart of Manchester’s brewing heritage ever since. Over the past century and a half, the brewery has seen remarkable evolution, fro

Lallemand Brewing, in partnership with Danish biotech start-up EvodiaBio, is proud to announce that Yops® won the 2025 Brassinov Prize. This award honors innovations in the brewing industry, and Yops® is recognized for its unique approach to enhancing flavor in beer, including low- and no-alcohol beers. Yops® is a range of natural flavors blends developed through yeast fermentation, using EvodiaBio’s patented biotechnology platform. Yops® offers brewers an innovative, scalabl