Molson Coors and Sharps Doom Bar, despite being one of the nation’s top selling beers, is…
Author: Tony Hedger
News & Views – March 2026
Business rates It’s sad that, having grasped the nettle of business rates reform, the government has…
Pub heritage and planning
A worrying move First, some history for context. For some ten years until 2017, there was…
Brewery news – March 2026
Gone to the dogs I’m sure that most readers will be aware of what has happened…
Gastropub awards
Despite lean times in the pub trade, London venues did well in this year’s Estrella Damm…
Introduction to the February/March 2026 edition
Firstly, may I wish you all a Happy New Year. Sadly, it is not looking that…
CAMRA news and events – January 2026
Regional Cider Pub of the Year In November the Greater London Cider Pub of the Year…
Pub news
Cover photo: the Windmill in Mitcham is a friendly community local facing Mitcham Common, featuring stained…
News & Views – January 2026
Reducing red tape Somewhat lost in the furore over the budget, the Government has announced plans…
Trade news – January 2026
Stonegate sell-off I mentioned in the previous edition that Stonegate, the country’s largest pub company, were…