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Trooper Beer Celebrates its 5th birthday

TROOPER BEER, the award winning collaboration between Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery and British music icons IRON MAIDEN, celebrates its 5th Birthday today, Wednesday 9th May 2018. Since its launch in 2013, the 4.7% ABV Premium British Beer has sold over 20 million pints, firmly establishing … [Read more...]

Co-operative Group given clearance for Nisa takeover

Manchester's the Co-operative Group has been given clearance by the the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to go ahead with its £137m bid to takeover Scunthorpe based group, Nisa. Nisa, which originally was an acronym for Northern Independent Supermarkets Association, was established by Dudley … [Read more...]

Robinsons Royal Renovation in Pub Estate

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery latest investment has seen a refreshingly, royal renovation in pub estate has taken shape at the Prince of Orange in Ashton-under-Lyne.  The town centre pub has reopened following a joint investment by Robinsons Brewery and licensees Jonny Booth and Paul … [Read more...]

Beast from the East affects High Street Sales

A continued spell of disruptive weather at the beginning of the year, further fuelled by the so called Beast from the East, put paid to any hope of recovery for retail sales across the UK's High Streets.  According to the latest report from Springboard monitor, British Retail Consortium said that … [Read more...]

The Smoker at Plumley re-opens after major investment

Stockport brewers Robinsons and licensee Darren Crawford have made a six-figure investment in The Smoker at Plumley, a famous and hugely popular Cheshire coaching inn.  The Smoker, an iconic grade two listed thatched coaching inn situated in the picturesque village of Plumley, has reopened … [Read more...]

New Trio at Manchester Airport Terminal Three

Passengers travelling through Manchester Airport Terminal Three will soon get the chance to try three new food and beverage outlets, which opened this week. Offering passengers a mix of options, the outlets will provide additional choice to the six outlets already in operation airside. Operated by … [Read more...]

Robinsons Mojo is Champion at National Shire Horse Show

Robinsons Brewery, one of the oldest and most respected family brewers in the UK, are celebrating after their talented gentle giant, Mojo, took the honours of the National Championship at this year’s prestigious National Shire Horse Show.National Shire Horse Show The show is an annual event which … [Read more...]

Roaring New Look for The Red Lion in High Lane

The Red Lion in High Lane has reopened following an investment by Robinsons Brewery, which aims to put drinkers and diners at the heart of the pub. Renowned for its Sunday lunch and seasonal food menu, the Red Lion was closed for just over a month whilst Robinsons carried out a stylish … [Read more...]

Stockport County host a Prosecco event for Ladies Day

Stockport County have launched a Prosecco event, a new initiative to attract ladies to Edgeley Park Stockport County’s fans include ladies too and, to celebrate their support, the commercial team have organised a special Ladies Day High tea and Prosecco event. Would you prefer afternoon tea in … [Read more...]

Top 100 places to live in the UK for Stockport Heatons

Stockport's The Heatons - the four neighbourhoods of Heaton Chapel, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Moor and Heaton Norris have been included in the Times Top 100 places to live in the UK.   Topping the North West region is Altrincham closely followed by Chester and The Heatons in Stockport, a commuter zone, … [Read more...]

Stockport Fairtrade Fortnight 2018

Stockport Council, together with the Stockport Fairtrade Group, is supporting this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight which is running until Sunday 11 March. The nationwide campaign ‘Come On In’ is inviting everyone to come in to the world of the people who grow our food to see what life can be like when … [Read more...]

Light Brigade charges into Morrisons

Following the New Year announcement that British rock legends Iron Maiden and independent family brewers Robinsons have teamed up again to create a special beer in support of Help for Heroes a British charity which provides lifelong support to those with injuries and illnesses sustained while … [Read more...]