The King and Queen Commemorate 250 Years of Hall & Woodhouse
Picture Credit Hall Woodhouse Their Majesties The King and Queen were welcomed to the Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewery in Blandford, Dorset to mark the…
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Pub Companies
Wetherspoon Opening at Heathrow Airport
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in Heathrow Airport, on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, with the creation of 100 new jobs.
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UK Pub Spend Increased 78% During England vs Argentina
Following England’s World Cup loss versus Argentina on Wednesday, new insights from card machine provider Dojo have revealed yet another boost for the UK’s hospitality sector – one of the biggest of the tournament.
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Castle Hedingham Community Pub Reopening Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Wheatsheaf Inn in Castle Hedingham, officially reopens on Friday 17th July, following a combined investment of £192,000 from experienced licensee…
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Industry Regulator, The Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches investigation into Stonegate Group Over Suspected Pubs Code breaches
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has today launched a formal investigation into Stonegate Group, one of the six regulated pub-owning businesses, over suspicions that it has failed to comply with the statutory Pubs Code.
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Croeso Pubs Achieves Best Bar None Accreditation Across All Nine Of Its Venues
Croeso Pubs has achieved Best Bar None accreditation across its entire portfolio, with every one of its nine venues being recognised for excellence in customer safety, responsible…
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Stonegate Pubs Pour 412,000 Pints & Record Spirit Sales for England v Mexico
Stonegate Group saw pubs and bars across its estate pour 796,000 drinks as fans stayed up for England’s 2am kick-off against Mexico, 355,000 more than a typical Sunday.
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Starmer Signals World Cup Bank Holiday Could be on the Cards if England Win
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has given his clearest signal yet that a bonus bank holiday could be announced should England go all the way…
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Young’s Reveal “Exceptional Trading” as Bank Holidays and World Cup Boost Sales
Pub operator Young’s has revealed “exceptional trading” momentum highlighted in its full year results on 21 May 2026 has continued into the new financial year.
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Redditch Community Pub Relaunched Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Sportsman Arms in Redditch, officially relaunched on Saturday 13th June, following a combined investment of £130,000 from experienced licensees, Jo and Tony Wade and Admiral Taverns.
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JD Wetherspoon Set to Open Its New Pub at University of Surrey on Tuesday 14 July
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub at University of Surrey on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
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Hydes Brewery Appoints Peter Borg-Neal As Chairman
Salford-based independent brewer and pub retailer Hydes has announced the appointment of Peter Borg-Neal as its new chairman.
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Transformed Darwen Community Pub Reopens Its Doors
The Alexandra, located on Alexandra View in Darwen, has officially reopened following a transformational investment of £323,256. The pub is part of Proper Pubs…
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Plunkett UK Urges Support For Rural Hospitality As Communities Fight To Keep The Last Light On
Through its Save Rural Hospitality campaign, Plunkett UK is raising funds to help communities save pubs and other hospitality businesses through community ownership…
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Historic Pub Sees Bumper Opening Week After £1.5m Overhaul
One of the Wirral’s most recognisable coastal pubs has reopened its doors to a packed house, following a major £1.5 million structural transformation.
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