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* Former Pubs Minister: Woolpack closure highlights importance of pubs to communities - 27/08/2010   
It was announced on Wednesday that the pub famous for being the “Woolpack” in Emmerdale is due to close due to the departure of its tenants.
* Good Beer Guide 2011 - Forward Planner - 18/08/10   
The 2011 edition of CAMRA's best-selling guide to Britain's 4,500 best real ale pubs will launched on Thursday 16th September 2010.
* CAMRA launches new edition of Cellarmanship - 06/08/10   
CAMRA has today launched the new edition of Cellarmanship, a much-loved title detailing all you need to know about running a good pub cellar.
* CAMRA Michael Jackson Award 2010 - 05/08/10   
The Great British Beer Festival is today pleased to announce that the winner of its annual American cask real ale competition, the Michael Jackson Award, is the Smuttynose brewery's Big A IPA, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
* CAMRA reveals success of 'Real Ale in a Bottle' campaign - 04/08/10   
New research shows 37% of bottled ale buyers recognise CAMRA's accreditation scheme
* CAMRA launches Britain's fastest and longest beer trail - 04/08/10   
CAMRA is today holding the fastest and longest beer trail across Britain using the social media tool, Twitter.
* Champion Beer of Britain Announced - CAMRA toasts Best Beer in Britain - 03/08/10   
Castle Rock's Harvest Pale, Nottingham has been voted the best beer in Britain.
* Switching to beer can help you lose weight and cut alcohol consumption - 03/08/10   
CAMRA and the Beer Academy, have come together to highlight to UK consumers that beer, when drunk in moderation, can help you lose weight and help supplement a healthy lifestyle.
* Which British region drinks the most real ale? CAMRA uncovers the nation's real ale connoisseurs - 03/08/10   
On the opening day of the Great British Beer Festival, CAMRA, has released new research to find which areas of the nation are the top supporters of real ale.
* CAMRA launches Edinburgh Pub Walks book - 27/07/10   
CAMRA has today ensured drinkers visiting or living in Scotland's capital city can explore its beautiful surrounds without missing its historic public houses.
* CAMRA Hails Big Society Support for Community Owned Pubs - 19/07/10   
CAMRA, has welcomed the Prime Minister's endorsement of pubs as local assets and the promise of Government support for communities wishing to save threatened pubs.
* CAMRA National Pub Design Awards - opens for 2010 - 16/07/10   
CAMRA has today re-opened its prestigious Pub Design Awards competition for 2010 in a bid to commend the pioneering design work of the pub industry.
* Nigel Adams MP to introduce Bill to give pubs greater planning protection - 30/06/10   
CAMRA has today strongly supported moves by a Conservative MP to bring forward a Bill to help protect valued community pubs and other local services.
* Champion Beer of Scotland 2010 - 24/06/10   
Highland brewery's Orkney Blast named CAMRA's Champion Beer of Scotland 2010
* No Happy New Year for pub goers after VAT increase - 22/06/10   
CAMRA, has today predicted that the impact of a VAT hike to 20% will force the rate of pub closure to increase above the current devastating rate.
* CAMRA warns pub goers of football World Cup party spoiler - 18/06/10   
CAMRA fears Government duty and VAT rises to amount to value of football superstar Wayne Rooney!
* CAMRA National Club of the Year 2010 - 19/05/10   
Previously a joint CAMRA National Club of the Year winner in 2000, the Rushden Historical Transport Society's Social Club has taken the title outright in 2010.
* New Government Needs Minister for Pubs - 13/05/10   
CAMRA has today written to the Prime Minister seeking the appointment of a Minister for Pubs.
* 650 Election Candidates sign up to support CAMRA Charter - 04/05/10   
Following the launch of CAMRA's r Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter, over 650 Prospective Parliamentary Candidates have signed up.
* CAMRA National Cider and Perry Championships 2010 - 01/05/10   
CAMRA has announced the overall winners of the National Cider and Perry Championships 2010. The competition is held annually at the Reading Beer and Cider Festival, Reading, Berkshire.
* UK real ale drinkers toast increase in fortunes of once 'endangered' beer style - 30/04/10   
In a survey to 500 real ale drinkers spread across the UK, CAMRA found that 64% of drinkers have seen an increase in the number of Mild beers
* 500 Election Candidates sign up to support CAMRA Charter - 19/04/10   
Following the launch of CAMRA's r Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter, over 500 Prospective Parliamentary Candidates have signed up.
* CAMRA launches revised mobile app for Britain's best-selling guide to beer and pubs - 14/04/10   
CAMRA has today made it even easier for mobile phone users to find the very best pubs around the UK with a revised version of its Good Beer Guide 2010 Mobile edition.
* Cask Marque to sponsor Britain's best-selling beer guide   
CAMRA is pleased to announce that Cask Marque, the renowned industry watchdog, has pledged its commitment to sponsoring CAMRA's flagship publication, the Good Beer Guide 2011.
* Is real ale the new chardonnay for modern women? - 01/04/10   
New research released today in National Cask Ale Week has found that 37% of female alcohol drinkers have now tried real ale, compared to just 16% in June 2008*.
* CAMRA launches first ever online beer tasting in a pub to encourage more people to try Real Ale   
CAMRA launches first ever online beer tasting in a pub to encourage more people to try Real Ale
* CAMRA Slams 25% Beer Duty Increase in Last 2 Years   
‘With nearly 6 pubs a day still closing, what community pubs and pub goers needed today was a lifeline, not a death knell.' (Mike Benner, CAMRA Chief Executive)
* Government's Pubs Package a major success for CAMRA   
Pubs Minister John Healey announces a major package of reforms to support pubs, reflecting the many issues CAMRA has been campaigning hard on for years.
* Last Chance Saloon for Large Pub Companies to Reform   
CAMRA, has welcomed the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee Report on Pub Companies which demands major reform in the way the Large Pub Companies operate.
* CAMRA condemns Tetley's cask transfer move   
CAMRA has today expressed its discontent at the move by Carlsberg UK to ship its iconic Tetley's cask brand from its Yorkshire heartland to Marston's of Wolverhampton.
* Yorkshire pub judged 'Best in Britain' - 17/02/2010   
The Kelham Island Tavern, Sheffield, has once again been crowned National Pub of the Year for 2009 for the second year running, making it the first pub in history to win the award in consecutive years.
* CAMRA appoints new National Chairman - 16/02/2010   
CAMRA has today appointed a new National Chairman to lead its 110,000 members.
* OFT re-opens inquiry into UK pubs market - 05/02/2010   
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has reached agreement with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to stay its appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal challenging the OFT's initial response to CAMRA's super-complaint in October 2009.
* Britain's best real ale clubs wanted - 22/01/2010   
CAMRA are now accepting nominations from across the UK to find its National Club of the Year for 2011.
* Elland 1872 Porter is timeless classic! - 20/01/2010   
1872 Porter from the Elland Brewery has today been crowned the Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2010 by a panel of judges at the National Winter Ales Festival in Manchester.
* CAMRA to raise funds for Cumbria flood appeal at National festival - 20/01/2010   
CAMRA has announced it will hold a charity auction at the National Winter Ales Festival, Manchester, on Friday January 22nd to raise money for the victims of the Cumbria floods.
* Pub Goers Set to Benefit from Abolition of Land Agreements Exclusion Order - 13/01/2010   
CAMRA has welcomed the Government's decision to revoke the Land Agreements Exclusion Order 2004 after campaigning for its revocation as part of the campaign to reform the beer tie.
* CAMRA launches 'Consumers v. OFT Pub Market Ruling' Campaign Fund - 06/01/2010   
CAMRA is today calling on pub goers to donate to its 'Consumers v. OFT Pub Market Ruling' Campaign Fund to assist in campaigning for a sustainable future for UK pubs, through reform of the beer tie.
* Office of Fair Trading Faces Legal Challenge From Consumers - 22/12/2009   
CAMRA has announced it will issue a legal challenge to the Office of Fair Trading's decision to reject its super-complaint on anti-competitive practices in the UK pub market.
* CAMRA Calls for Fair Deal for Beer in Pre-Budget Report - 03/12/2009   
CAMRA has today written to the Chancellor asking him to end the special treatment of spirits in order to fund a reduction in beer duty.
* CAMRA announces best four pubs in Britain National Pub of the Year 2009 Finals - 26/11/2009   
CAMRA has today announced the four finalists which will fight it out to be named 'Best Pub in Britain'.
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