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Keystone acquires North Brewing Co brands

Keystone acquires North Brewing Co brands

By Gary Lloyd

Keystone Brewing Group has acquired the entire range of beer brands of North Brewing Co – taking its craft brands takeover to three within the past few months.

Samuel Smith site closes after two centuries

Samuel Smith site closes after two centuries

By Felicity Giles

It has been widely reported that the well-known Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, located in north London, closed its doors on Saturday (1 February) following up to 200 years of trading.

Three hospitalised in King’s Norton pub stabbing

Three hospitalised in King’s Norton pub stabbing

By Felicity Giles

A serious incident at the JD Wetherspoon (JDW) pub, Navigation Inn, situated on Wharf Road in King’s Norton, has resulted in three people being hospitalised due to stab wounds.

New Jennings bosses reveal plans after takeover

New Jennings bosses reveal plans after takeover

By John Porter

The new owners of Jennings Brewery plan to be back brewing on the historic Cockermouth site by this summer – and will be targeting the Lake District’s free-trade pubs with a revived range of Jennings cask ales.