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The man behind the mic; Lloyd Lugsden is the host of Pubs of the Shire podcast pictured with his face obscured by a pint glass. Image Lloyd Lugsden

From Dead Pubs to live pods: Lloyd Lugsden launches Pubs of the Shire podcast

Clanger contributor and pub writer, Lloyd Lugsden, has launched a new podcast and - no surprises - it's a celebration of hostelries, both local and further afield. Lloyd, who is the author...
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Alison Thompson, landlady of the award-winning The Fox at Carlton. She is standing behind the bar and leaning on the beer pumps.

The Wellington Arms and The Fox at Carlton share CAMRA ‘pub of the year’ honours

North Bedfordshire's branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced its two award-winning pubs for 2025 which will now go on to compete against the county's best boozers. The Fox at Carlton has been awarded...
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