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express.co.uk - Chris Riches - 'World's best' beer revealed - a 177-year-old Victorian bitter brewed in the UK
'World's best' beer revealed - a 177-year-old Victorian bitter brewed in the UK
Express.co.uk

Joseph Holt Bitter has been hailed as 'best beer in the world' A UK brewery has finally seen its bitter crowned 'best in the world for 2026' – using a Victorian recipe unchanged for a staggering 177 years. Joseph Holt Bitter has not changed…

cyclingnews.com - Matilda Price - Beers and Nortje overhaul GC in finale to win men's Cape Epic, as Lill and Keller complete near total domination in women's race
Beers and Nortje overhaul GC in finale to win men's Cape Epic, as Lill and Keller complete near total domination in women's race
Cyclingnews

The Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race in South Africa wrapped up on Sunday, with Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje (Toyota Specialized Imbuko) overhauling the GC leaders to win the men's race on the final day, whilst Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller…

japantimes.co.jp - Maho Nambu - Japan tries to head off toilet paper panic amid Iran war fears
Japan tries to head off toilet paper panic amid Iran war fears
The Japan Times

The government urged citizens not to panic-buy toilet paper as social media posts suggest people are starting to stockpile daily necessities out of concern over the war in the Middle East. Hoarding toilet paper became a phenomenon in Japan at the…

globenewswire.com - HEINEKEN NV - Heineken N.V. reports the progress of transactions under its current share buyback programme
Heineken N.V. reports the progress of transactions under its current share buyback programme
GlobeNewswire

Heineken N.V. reports the progress of transactions under its current share buyback programme Amsterdam, 23 March 2026 - Heineken N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIA; OTCQX: HEINY) hereby reports transaction details related to the second € 750 million…

globenewswire.com - HEINEKEN Holding NV - Heineken Holding N.V. reports transactions under its current share buyback programme
Heineken Holding N.V. reports transactions under its current share buyback programme
GlobeNewswire

Heineken Holding N.V. reports transactions under its current share buyback programme Amsterdam, 23 March 2026 - Heineken Holding N.V. (EURONEXT:HEIO; OTCQX: HKHHY), hereby reports transaction details related to the second tranche of up to circa…

bbc.co.uk - Lynette Horsburgh - Historical Wigan cotton mill to reopen as entertainment venue.
Historical Wigan cotton mill to reopen as entertainment venue.
BBC

An historical cotton mill is set to reopen as an entertainment venue following a £3m refurbishment. Described as a 'socialising day-to-night' venue, Factory Floor officially opens on Thursday inside Grade II-listed Eckersley Mill as part of…

mirror.co.uk - Steffan Rhys, Lucy Gilder - Pub selling £3 pints has 'queues out the door
Pub selling £3 pints has 'queues out the door
The Mirror

If you thought the days of the £3 pint were long gone, you'd mostly be right. It's not unusual to pay double that these days in pubs up and down the country. But not in this one, where one publican says he's selling pints of beer for £3…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Jessica Mason - How the Estrella Damm fridge packs are riding the no and low trend
How the Estrella Damm fridge packs are riding the no and low trend
The Drinks Business

Damm is launching fridge pack formats of Estrella Damm 0.0% and Damm Lemon in response to growing consumer demand in the no and low beer categories. The fridge packs, which will be arriving in UK retail this spring, tap into a few topical trends…

dailymail.co.uk - Sharon Mai - Matt Damon, 55, looks every bit the silver fox at event in Australia
Matt Damon, 55, looks every bit the silver fox at event in Australia
Mail Online

Have you got a story? Email Matt Damon embodied the silver fox trope as he embraced his natural gray hair while stepping out on Sunday. The 55-year-old actor was attending a horse racing event at the Rosehill Gardens in Australia over the weekend…

mentalfloss.com - Chelsea Thatcher - Why Do Different Cultures Drink Alcohol Out of Shoes?
Why Do Different Cultures Drink Alcohol Out of Shoes?
Mental Floss

In 2004's The Phantom of the Opera, a scene takes place where Messieurs André and Firmin (Simon Callow and Ciarán Hinds) try to placate their diva opera singer, Carlotta (Minnie Driver). Monsieur André pops open a bottle of…

thesun.co.uk - Henna Sharma - Major UK booze brand launches new cider range coming to B&M and Home Bargains
Major UK booze brand launches new cider range coming to B&M and Home Bargains
The Sun

A MAJOR UK booze brand has unveiled a brand new cider range – and it's set to hit shelves in B&M and Home Bargains. The launch promises bold new flavours for shoppers, with the drinks rolling out at the popular discount retailers. Your info…

blockclubchicago.org - Leigh Giangreco - Chicago Is Hemorrhaging Breweries - Is There A Way To Stop It?
Chicago Is Hemorrhaging Breweries - Is There A Way To Stop It?
Block Club Chicago

CHICAGO — Chicago's craft brewing scene experienced successive shockwaves last month when, in the same afternoon, Norwood Park's Illuminated Brew Works and Whiner Beer Company in Back of the Yards announced impending closures. The news came…

winnipegfreepress.com - Aaron Epp - After 15 years of building North American brand, Winnipeg-based XiteBio Technologies Inc. eyes overseas markets
After 15 years of building North American brand, Winnipeg-based XiteBio Technologies Inc. eyes overseas markets
Winnipeg Free Press

Email Address: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account? Log in here - To continue reading, please subscribe: Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition…

straitstimes.com - Japan tries to head off toilet paper panic amid Iran war fears
Japan tries to head off toilet paper panic amid Iran war fears
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Mar 23, 2026, 12:15 PM Japan's government urged citizens not to panic-buy toilet paper as social media posts suggest people are starting to stockpile daily necessities out of…

nottinghampost.com - Rucsandra Moldoveanu - Warning that Britain's pub culture is at risk as pint profits fall to 3p per £1
Warning that Britain's pub culture is at risk as pint profits fall to 3p per £1
Nottinghamshire Live

A Nottingham pub landlord has warned that rising costs are 'significantly affecting British pub culture' - as profits across the board sink to 3p per pound. Jake Pemberton, landlord of the Gladstone on Loscoe Road, Carrington, is one of many across…

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