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Dorset Pub Faces Closure Over Parking Restrictions

A much-loved Dorset pub is under threat after new parking restrictions left customers struggling to visit. The owners have warned that without urgent change, the venue may be forced to close its doors for good. A Community at Risk The pub, which has served locals and visitors for generations, says the restrictions have slashed trade, with regulars unable to park nearby. Locals fear it could join the growing list of pub closures across the county, following in the footsteps of others such as the Queen of the South, Tulse Hill and the Post Office Vaults in Birmingham. The Wider Problem Industry bodies warn that cases like this highlight the wider pressures on pubs, particularly in rural and seaside areas...

Pints on the Moor: Exploring the Pubs and Ales of Bodmin

Bodmin Moor is one of those places that takes your breath away before you’ve even thought about your first pint. The wide skies, granite tors and rolling mist make it feel wild and untamed. But tucked away across this rugged landscape are pubs and breweries that have been keeping walkers, travellers, and the occasional smuggler refreshed for centuries. On my latest wander across the moor, I ducked into a few of them – and what I found was a mix of history, hearty hospitality, and some brilliant Cornish ales. Jamaica Inn – Smugglers and Stories No trip to Bodmin Moor feels complete without a stop at Jamaica Inn, the coaching house turned world-famous pub that’s as famous...

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