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Acomb pub licence hope
9:28am Tuesday 7th February 2012
A PUB company is looking to secure a licence to reopen one of its York’s businesses after it closed suddenly last year.
Dare to go low
12:20pm Saturday 4th February 2012
GAVIN AITCHISON tries some low-alcohol ale and is pleasantly surprised
Turf Tavern pub is demolished
8:10am Friday 3rd February 2012
A CAMPAIGNER who fought to save his local pub says the community has been left with ‘a pile of broken dreams’ after bulldozers moved in.
7am opening on the menu for new Selby pub
9:09am Thursday 2nd February 2012
A NEW branch of pub chain Wetherspoons planned for Selby could open from 7am.
Mystery as village pub closes
8:04am Tuesday 31st January 2012
A VILLAGE pub near York has become one of the first this year to unexpectedly close its doors to customers.
In Wold class condition
10:48am Saturday 28th January 2012
GAVIN AITCHISON discovers the Wolds' best pubs.
Council leader to pull pints in York
3:50pm Tuesday 24th January 2012
YORK council leader James Alexander will work a shift at a local pub this week, to learn more about the trade.
Raise a fork to Rabbie
11:52am Saturday 21st January 2012
GAVIN AITCHISON checks out where to celebrate Burns Night in York this week.
Judges Lodgings put up for sale
9:56am Friday 20th January 2012
ADMINISTRATORS are looking to sell the business and assets of the Judges Lodgings hotel in York.
Famous York pub to get a makeover
9:23am Thursday 19th January 2012
ONE of York’s oldest pubs is to undergo a major refurbishment in an attempt to safeguard its future.
Recipe for Sunday bliss
10:20am Saturday 14th January 2012
GAVIN AITCHISON reveals his plan for a perfect Sunday.
MP in beer costs plea
9:10am Saturday 14th January 2012
A YORK MP has criticised the Government’s response to calls for action to be taken to prevent pubs being overcharged for beer.
Village pub closure puzzle
8:11am Wednesday 11th January 2012
A VILLAGE inn which closed suddenly over new year looks set to reopen, according to its owners.
The pub where time stands still
9:50am Saturday 7th January 2012
GAVIN AITCHISON visits a pub worthy of being a museum - and enjoys a pint beside the pipe of the unknown smoker.
Landlords call time as pubs go up for sale
9:07am Thursday 5th January 2012
VILLAGERS across Ryedale face losing an important part of their communities as pubs across the area are put up for sale.
Norton pub reopens
10:51am Wednesday 4th January 2012
A NORTON pub has reopened under new management.
Rewarding best of beer-serving skills
8:12am Monday 2nd January 2012
A DRINKS company has launched the Best Cellars Awards 2012.
Bar rooms with a view
9:57am Saturday 31st December 2011
GAVIN AITCHISON introduces a New Year quiz.
Brewery’s high hops for 2012
7:44am Saturday 31st December 2011
PUB-GOERS in York can have high hops as well as high hopes for the new year – thanks to a record-breaking Yorkshire beer.
Pub’s brewing up for a great 2012
8:07am Friday 30th December 2011
AN award-winning York pub is hoping to offer drinkers more variety than ever next year to help mark an historic city anniversary.
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