Ale and Beer

Pub takes ‘Best British Roast Dinner’ title 2014

The Truscott Arms in London’s Maida Vale has taken the title of ‘Best British Roast Dinner 2014’.

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Team Margot launches awareness day

An awareness day for stem cell and bone marrow has been launched to mark the first anniversary of Margot Martini, the young daughter of industry figure Yaser Martini, being diagnosed with leukaemia.

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Gaming machines: Q&A

‘Can you have a Fixed Odds Betting Terminal (FOBT) in a pub?’, and other questions, answered by the Publican Morning Advertiser’s legal writers.

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Robert Humphreys appointed SIBA non-executive director

Robert Humphreys has been appointed as a non-executive director at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

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Video: David Beckham launches Haig Club whisky

David Beckham toasted the “start of a new adventure” at the official launch party for his new whisky brand, Haig Club, this weekend.

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Hydes on lookout for 'good quality pubs' but disposals of unsustainable sites will continue

Hydes Brewery, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, has acquired three freehold sites this year marking a return to the acquisition trail after streamlining the company.

Source:Hydes on lookout for 'good quality pubs' but disposals of unsustainable sites will continue

Licensees scoop British Street Food Award for smokehouse pop up

A couple who run Shepherd Neame tenancy the Blue Anchor in Crowborough, East Sussex, have won a national street food award for their smokehouse pop up concept.

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Lessee opens third site in her home town after £210k refit

A Hampshire multiple operator has taken on her third lease with a £210,000 refurbishment in collaboration with Star Pubs & bars.

Source:Lessee opens third site in her home town after £210k refit

GBPA regional winner to open new pizza restaurant next month

A triple Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) regional winner has unveiled further details of his new pizza restaurant business, due to open next month in Chester.

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The wonders of the world's beers

The term ‘world beer’ has been around for some time, but now more than ever, beers from abroad with heritage and a back-story are the must-have accessories of any style-conscious pubgoer. Adrian Tierney-Jones investigates this popular category.

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