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Skinner's steps in to support British surfers

July 3, 2009: Britain’s prospects at next month’s ISA World Surfing Games in Costa Rica have been boosted by an 11th hour sponsorship deal with Cornish brewery Skinner's. More

American celebration at the White Horse

July 3, 2009: The iconic White Horse on Parson’s Green, London, opens its annual three-day American Beer Festival today, running until Sunday. More

Breweries under pressure in credit crunch

July 2, 2009: A Channel 4 documentary has highlighted how tough times are for even multi-award-winning brewers in the UK post-credit crunch. More

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Hard work behind Falcon's Cask Marque award

July 2, 2009: A Thame pub is celebrating being awarded Cask Marque accreditation. The Falcon, a Hook Norton pub, which appears in the Good Beer Guide, is run by Paula Dimmock and Chrissie Harris, who are convinced their high standards have improved still further while working towards the Cask Marque tick. More

St Austell to buy West Country Punch pubs

July 2, 2009: St Austell Brewery has agreed to purchase the freeholds of four South West pubs from Punch Taverns. These will increase the brewery's pub estate to 173. More

St Austell praised for tenancy practices

July 1, 2009: St Austell Brewery is the latest pub company to have its code of practice approval by BII Benchmarking and Accreditation Services (BIIBAS). More

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