Burton Upon Trent

Brewers and cider-makers crowned at industry ‘Oscars’

19-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

A total of 138 medal and trophy winners have been announced at the 2021 International Brewing & Cider Awards, which took place from 16 to 18 November at the National Brewery Centre in Burton-upon-Trent.

Punch welcomes care home residents with free carvery dinners

03-Mar-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pubco Punch has hosted a free carvery for residents and carers at its pub the Blacksmiths Arms, in Burton-upon-Trent, as part of an ongoing initiative to give something back to the local community.

Pubs dominate Footprint Awards

15-May-2013 By Helen Gilbert

Pubs have dominated the shortlist of a ‘people’s choice’ category in an awards scheme that encourages and recognises sustainability and responsible business throughout the supply chain.

JD Wetherspoon accepts £400,000 payment from property investor to settle legal claim

02-May-2013

JD Wetherspoon has agreed to accept a payment of £400,000 from property investor Jason Harris to settle a legal claim.

Royal opening for Burton's National Brewery Centre

26-Aug-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The National Brewery Centre in Staffordshire will be officially opened by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, next month. The Burton upon Trent...

Licensing reform on agenda at BBPA event

23-Aug-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Licensing reform, codes of practice and rent disputes will be among the issues industry leaders will report on at an event next month. The British...

Church in bid to take over closed brewing museum

25-Feb-2009

A church is in talks with Coors about taking over the running of its closed brewing museum.The Coors visitor centre in Burton, which houses the...

Amphire acquires Barbox

04-Aug-2008 By Hamish Champ

Barbox, the online ordering service provider aimed at the independent pub sector, has been acquired by rivals Amphire UK for an undisclosed...

Your say

17-Apr-2008

Britain's brewing heritage at risk Burton-on-Trent is quite simply one of the greatest brewing towns in the world. Within it is the Coors visitor...

Fresh hope for Coors visitor centre

04-Apr-2008

A new focus group will look for ways to save the threatened Coors Visitor Centre from closure, MP Janet Dean has said.The Labour politician will work...

Punch pubs looking to cash in on World Cup

04-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil

Punch Taverns is hoping to help its licensees make the most of this summer's World Cup extravaganza. The pubco is offering licensees a Profit Through...