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Leader Live
14-06-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Ruabon: Bridge End pub receives Dee Valley CAMRA award
On Thursday, June 12, the Bridge End nestled in the heart of Ruabon welcomed punters to celebrate their continued success as the prestigious award was presented. The cosy, rustic and traditional real ale pub serves as the beating heart of the community. The McGivern family - Gill, Peter and son, Matthew - have proudly run the establishment since 2008, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all. Matthew McGivern, delighted to receive the honour, said: "It's just great, and it means a lot to us and to our customers. We've won this so many times before, but it always goes a long way." The establishment is a wet-led pub with seven hand pumps, three lagers including Wrexham, and a great selection of wines, spirits and bar snacks. (Image: NQ) CAMRA's prestigious awards are given to recognise the very best pubs, clubs, beer and cider. It created the sub-branch Dee Valley just two-years-ago, following a CAMRA National Executive decision to restructure branches that crossed national borders. A Dee Valley CAMRA spokesperson said: "Winning the Dee Valley CAMRA Pub of the Year means that the Bridge End is being recognised for excellence in our region. "Most importantly it means that the pub serves a great selection of cask ales that they keep in excellent condition. MOST READ "The award also demonstrates that the pub has a great atmosphere, is involved in the local community and is a fantastic place for locals and visitors to come and enjoy. "The service is fantastic and the owners and staff are friendly and very knowledgeable, particularly about their beer." The pub will continue to fly the flag for real ale that draws both locals and ale enthusiasts from across the UK.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Overturned skip lorry causing delays in Belfast
Drivers are being warned of delays at Bridge End in Belfast city centre after a lorry overturned. Queen's Bridge has been reduced to one lane at the railway bridge and traffic is building in the area. Emergency services are at the scene. The railway line was briefly closed while a safety assessment of the bridge was carried out. There was some disruption to train services, but Translink said the line was fully reopened by 09:15 BST. Traffic on the Newtownards Road is being being diverted onto the Short Strand towards the Albertbridge/Ravenhill Road junction.
