Hall & Woodhouse to develop new brewery

l An artist's impression of how the brewery site will look

February 8, 2010: Dorset brewer Hall & Woodhouse has announced a £5 million development programme for a new 21st century brewery on its Blandford St Mary site. More

Cockleroaster is first St Austell special of 2010

l The ultimate winter warmer? Marc Bishop, St Austell Brewery's trade marketing manager (centre) celebrates the launch of the new brew with South Devon Chilli Farm's Steve Waters (left) and Jason Nickels.

February 8, 2010: St Austell Brewery's first seasonal ale for 2010 is a chili and chocolate-infused stout called Cockleroaster. More

OFT to re-examine CAMRA pubco complaint

February 5, 2010: The Office of Fair Trading (OFT)is to reconsider the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) super-compliant about anti-competitive behaviour by large pubcos, conducting an open public discussion before reaching a final decision. More

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Government appoints Minister for Pubs

February 8, 2010: The industry has given broad backing to the appointment of John Healey MP as Minister for Pubs. More

Vulcan campaigner calls for it to be demolished

February 6, 2010: The story of The Vulcan pub, in Cardiff, saved from the bulldozers last year, has taken a new twist with one of those who campaigned to save it now calling for it to be demolished. More

Pub closure rates disputed

February 5, 2010: Pubs are now closing at a rate of 39 a week, down on the 52 a week closure rate in the first half of 2009, according to the latest survey from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). More

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