Wigan Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Community pub, the Simms Road Inn in Wigan reopen’s on Saturday, 14th February following a combined investment of £320,000 from licensee Jack Duffy, his parents…
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Morpeth Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Black & Grey on Newgate Street in Morpeth will officially reopen on Friday 6th February following a transformational combined investment of…
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Castle Pubs Invests In New Pub Refurbishments
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has revealed significant upgrade plans for three of its Castle Pubs as part of wider programme to strengthen and evolve its…
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Local Huntingdon Pub Undergoes Transformational Makeover
The Golden Knight in Sapley Park in Huntingdon reopened on Friday 30th January following a transformational investment of almost £300,000. The pub is part of…
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UK Pub Prices Fall As Costs Bite — But Premium And Value-Led Pubs Remain In Demand
Leisure property specialists Fleurets has released its latest Survey of Pub Prices, showing how rising operating costs are affecting the UK pub sector. The sector…
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Licensed Trade Faces Fresh Cost Pressures as Alcohol Duty Increases
The hospitality sector is bracing for another round of price increases as alcohol duty rates climb this month, adding fresh financial strain to an industry…
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Support An Independent Pub Day Returns For Third Year
To mark the close of Dry January, a group of dedicated pub supporters, including author Thomas J. Vosper of Historic Pub Crawls fame and the…
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Hampstead’s The Stag Reopens Following Major Refurbishment
Hampstead pub The Stag is set to reopen on 22nd January following an extensive refurbishment that has introduced several new features whilst retaining the venue’s…
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Pub is The Hub Voices Concern Over Autumn Budget Impact
Pub is the Hub, the non-profit organisation established in 2001 with founding support from King Charles during his time as Prince of Wales, has joined…
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One Pub a Day Lost for Good in 2025 as Business Rates Pressures Mount
An average of one pub a day disappeared from communities that they once served across England and Wales during 2025 calling final orders for the…
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JD Wetherspoon Launches January Promotional Campaign Amid Sector Cost Pressures
JD Wetherspoon has announced a two-week promotional campaign running from 2nd to 15th January, featuring significantly discounted food and beverage items across its estate. Scottish…
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Historic Edinburgh Pub Set For Major Investment In The New Year
A much-loved Belhaven pub in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town is set to ring in the New Year in style with a brand-new look…
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Bloxwich Pub Reopens Following A £390,000 Makeover
The Spotted Cow on Wolverhampton Road in Bloxwich reopened on Friday 19th December following a phenomenal investment of more than £390,000. The pub is part…
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UK Bartenders’ Guild Announce The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest 2026
The UK Bartenders’ Guild invites bartenders to experiment with Japan’s most distinctive spirits by entering this year’s competition to win an educational trip to Japan…
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Ahead Of Dry January, Gen Z Interest In Monthlong Abstinence Stalls
Monthlong abstinence is becoming less popular among Gen Z legal drinking age (LDA+) drinkers in several key markets around the world, according to the latest…
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