Popular Withington Pub Crowned Camra Pub Of The Year Following Years Of Ale Excellence
The Victoria in Withington has officially claimed the title of Pub of the Year for Stockport and South Manchester, by the Campaign for Real Ale…
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The Telegraph Launches National Pub Day for Their Save Our Pubs Campaign
With an average of four pubs closing their doors every day in 2026, the crisis facing Britain’s licensed on-trade has never been more stark. Against…
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Wetherspoon Reports Steady Sales Growth Amid Cost Pressures
J D Wetherspoon plc has reported a solid uplift in sales for the 13 weeks to 26 April 2026, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.4%…
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Early May Bank Holiday Delivers Sales Boost for Pubs as Longer Visits Drive Growth
The UK on trade enjoyed a strong Early May Bank Holiday, with pubs selling 27.3 million pints over the four-day weekend, up +5.0% on last…
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Droitwich Community Pub Set Reopened Following Extensive Makeover
The Westcroft, located on Ombersley Street West in Droitwich, officially reopened on Friday 1st May following a transformational investment of more than £273,005. The pub…
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Pub Closures Hit Two a Day as BBPA Calls for Urgent Reform
A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of this year, an equivalent of almost two a day – according…
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Independent Pub Company “Pub People” Show Support For Indie Beer
East Midlands pub operator Pub People has thrown its weight behind the independent brewing sector, activating across its 40-strong estate in support of National Indie…
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New Research Reveals the Hidden Human cost of Pub Closures
New research from Loughborough University suggests that loss often echoes through entire communities, affecting friendships, identities and local support networks in ways that statistics cannot…
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Pub-Goers Tighten Their Wallets As Consumer Confidence Drops
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has released the results of a flash survey, highlighting a fresh wave of challenges in the sector as consumers…
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Bakewell Community Pub Revamped Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Bulls Head in Youlgreave, was officially revamped on Friday 17th April, following a combined investment of £90,000 from experienced licensees, Donna…
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Pub Leaders Step Behind Tingley Bar to Raise £1,350 for Mental Health Charity
Senior leaders from Craft Union Pub Company, part of the UK’s largest pub company Stonegate Group, rolled up their sleeves and stepped behind the bar…
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Stonegate Steps Up Investment Drive with 160 Pub Upgrades Completed
Stonegate Group has reported significant progress in its ongoing investment programme, completing 160 development projects across its leased and tenanted arm, Pub Partners, during the…
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Historic Pub The Black Horse to Reopen in Chesham Vale
The Black Horse, a historic pub first licensed in the 17th century, is set to reopen on Vale Road, Chesham on 12 June following refurbishment….
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Location, Location, Pub Survey Reveals
Brits are being encouraged to officially recognise their local as their ‘second home’ as new research shows a third (31%), equivalent to 17 million people,…
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Young’s Reports Strong Full-Year Trading as Cubitt House Acquisition Completes
Young’s, the premium managed pub and bedroom operator, has reported a robust trading performance for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2026, with total managed…
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