- The CAMRA National Pub of the Year 2026 competition has been narrowed down to four pubs, after the top 16 were announced in August. Well done to the Cockpit, Chislehurst; Tamworth Tap, Staffordshire; Turks Head, St Helens; and Countryman's Inn, Hunton. Read more on What's Brewing..
- The Great British Pub Crawl visited Leicester recently and featured a number of pubs in Syston and Leicester city centre. See their feature on YouTube here: A Mega Pub Crawl Around Leicester City Centre (2026)
- The Copt Oak in Narborough re-opened on 27th October after an extensive refurbishment. Now part of Marston's "Grandstand" brand with a sports bar theme with large TV screens and bench style seating. Food is burgers, nachos, nibbles etc. The cask ale available is Marstons Pedigree.
- Everards have sold the Wheatsheaf in Thurcaston and the Queens Head in Saddington to Red Oak Taverns. They have also sold the Dog & Gun in Keyham to a pubco called Trust Inns.
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