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Sussex Cricket has agreed a new multi-year partnership with independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame bringing together the world's oldest professional sports club with Britain's oldest brewer. The agreement, which unites the world's first professional sports club with Britain's oldest brewer, becomes the most lucrative pouring rights partnership in the club's history. Shepherd Neame's flagship brands, including Singha lager, First Drop IPA and Iron Wharf stout

Norfolk's largest brewery is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its famous Wherry ale – inviting the company's original owner to raise a glass at its brewery tap. Woodforde's Brewery, based in Woodbastwick, released the amber ale onto the market in 1981 and it has become a firm favourite with punters ever since. The delicious 3.8% ABV amber ale has won a host of awards over the years, including being crowned the Champion Beer of Britain. Woodforde's CEO Paul Sullivan said: "

Greene King has doubled the number of free respite breaks it has provided to unpaid carers over the past year, delivering 339 short stays in a selection of its hotels through its charity partnership with Carefree. The pub company has worked with Carefree to make rooms available, so that unpaid carers can access much-needed breaks at a time and location that suits them. The number of stays provided in the last year is double the amount taken in 2024, highlighting growing deman

An Edinburgh craft brewer is raising the bar with a bumper line-up for this year's 'Neighbourgood' outdoor summer food and drink market, returning to Stockbridge from 1st May to 2nd August 2026. Building on the success of 2025, Cold Town Beer is joining forces with Neighbourgood Market for a second consecutive year, bringing an even bigger programme of beer tastings, live World Cup screenings on a giant outdoor screen, ceilidh entertainment and its iconic gondola activation.

The Queen's Head in Weybridge has officially reopened its doors following a transformative refurbishment, as part of Heartwood Collection's recently announced £1.5 million investment across five of its much-loved pubs. Having closed on 16 March 2026, The Queen's Head welcomed guests back on 1 April, unveiling refreshed interiors and a revitalised outdoor terrace designed to enhance the pub's role as a cherished local destination, now led by a new management team including Gen

9th April 2026, Bristol, UK — Lost and Grounded Brewers has announced the return of its much-loved annual charity dog show, Dog Day Afternoon, which will take place on 25 April at the brewery's taproom. Now in its fifth year, the popular event invites dog lovers and their four-legged companions to enjoy a day of friendly competition, community spirit and fundraising in support of StreetVet UK . Last year the Dog Day Afternoon project raised just over £1,500 for the charity, a

The 2025 annual accounts from Wells & Co. show a year of steady progress, with growth in the UK driving a 5% rise in group EBITDA (earnings) to £10.3 million, alongside a £0.4 million increase in sales to £66.2 million. Group operating profit before exceptional costs increased 21% to £4.2m, up from £3.5m, driven by higher sales alongside a focus on operational cost control. Performance across the company's Managed House estate, made up of 26 sites in the UK and 19 in France,

Launch event at the Hercules Pillars pub, 18 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DG Tuesday May 12th 2026, 3pm to 7pm On behalf of brand owner Brookfield Drinks. we're pleased to invite you to the launch of LionHeart cask ale. Details are on the invitation below and attached. I've also attached the launch press release, issued last month, for information. There will be opportunities for one-to-one interviews with the Brookfield team on the day, please let me know if you'd like

The UK's no, low and mid-strength drinks sector is approaching a pivotal moment, with significant Government decisions expected this year that will shape the future of the category. In response, No, Low and Mid-Strength drinks advocates Club Soda have launched what is believed to be the first benchmarking survey of its kind , aimed at gathering the data needed to inform policymaking. The survey will assess the size of the market, its current contribution to the UK economy, an

Brentford FC and Fuller's London Pride's 'Bee a Hop Grower with Pride' initiative gives fans the chance to be part of creating a new limited-edition ale that will be sold at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium Nearly 100 participating fans will grow their own hops and come together at a harvest day event in September The limited-edition London Pride x Brentford FC ale will be served at selected Brentford home matches during the 2026/27 season The initiative will raise awarene

A Llandwrog pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility. Ty’n Llan is a busy community hub which, since reopening in 2021, provides a safe and welcoming space where people of all ages and interests can come together, helping to support health and wellbeing while reducing social isolation and loneliness. To further increase its support for local people, the pub has introduced new IT equip

Proper Pubs – the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales – has successfully collected 21,619 chocolate Easter eggs, exceeding last year’s total of 20,500, to donate to local communities and groups in need across the UK. The Easter eggs have been collected by both pub customers and local residents and have been donated to a wide range of deserving community initiatives and chari

Peter Coulson 6 August 1943 to 27 March 2026 Peter, a founder member of the British Guild of Beer Writers, died peacefully at home in Gloucestershire after a short illness. A specialist licensing lawyer, journalist and publisher, some of you may remember him for his long running advice column in the Morning Advertiser or from Licensing Review, the journal he founded and edited for several years. For those who knew him personally, I hope he will be remembered as one of the goo

Monday 13 April 2026, from 10am with a 10.45am start Sambrook’s Brewery, 40 Ram St, Wandsworth, London SW18 1UR Refreshments from 10am, lunch and beer provided Please RSVP You are invited to attend the launch of the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) Independent Beer Report 2026 on Monday 13 April 2026. This provides a comprehensive annual report covering the independent beer industry. It combines insight and analysis from the wider beer market with the re

Thornbridge & Co has officially opened the doors to The Wild Swan, its newest pub located at 99 Fetter Lane, London, marking the group’s first site in the capital. Situated in the heart of bustling Holborn, The Wild Swan becomes the fifth venue in the Thornbridge & Co portfolio, joining the operator’s successful pubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield and York. The opening represents a major milestone for the business as it expands its distinctive, quality-led pub offering into

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their 12 Semi-Finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition. In partnership with Sky Business, the Licensee of the Year competition is widely regarded as the most rigorous and hard-fought award for individual licensee operators in the UK. Since the launch in January this year, licensee operators have been entering the competition, showing the judges evidence of how they have been building their bu

A vibrant blend of red fruit, floral notes and gentle sweetness, 1664 introduces a fresh, fruit-forward twist to their range with 1664 Rosé , launching in the UK from early April. A playful yet refined expression, 1664 Rosé delivers a lively, elegant serve designed for easy, sociable drinking, bringing a fresh sense of celebration to everyday moments. With its crisp, refreshing profile, a hint of sweetness and a subtle pink hue, the new launch offers a versatile serve suite

The beer world is raising a glass to a new wave of expertise and diversity as five exceptional women have officially earned their Beer Sommelier accreditation, joining the ranks of the industry’s most knowledgeable and influential professionals. Their achievement not only reflects individual dedication and mastery but also signals a broader shift toward inclusivity within the global beer community. The newly accredited Beer Sommeliers represent a dynamic cross-section of back

Fortnum & Mason is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Food and Drink Awards 2026. Now in its 14th year, the Awards celebrate the achievements of the UK’s leading and emerging writers, broadcasters, photographers and creators, recognising work that reflects a rich range of cultural influences, culinary traditions and storytelling. This year’s shortlist reflects a broad and compelling body of work, from explorations of how and why we eat today to deeply personal food h

One of Edinburgh’s leading breweries has been announced as the official sponsor for the UK’s biggest ever ice hockey showdown, which is being staged at the capital’s Murrayfield Ice Rink on 22nd, 25th and 26th April 2026. Cold Town Beer is throwing its support behind the upcoming USA vs Canada All Stars showdown, where former North American all-stars will go head-to-head in a one-off night of elite ice hockey. For the first time, professional players of the National Hocke