cider

Moment police break up ‘cider tasting’ event at remote Somerset farm

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Police have busted a Covid-rule breaking ‘cider tasting’ gathering on a remote farm where guests were not social distancing. Customers were being served cider by staff and they were congregated around tables and not wearing face masks. Body-worn footage from January 30 shows one officer greet the boozing rule-breakers at Lands End Farm near Wedmore, Somerset. … Read more

The best cider farms to visit this autumn in Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire and North Yorkshire

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The harvest is now in and the fruity golden glow of cider is inextricably linked to the glorious season that is a British autumn. There’s nothing more relaxing than walks in orchards and tastings on farms surrounded by the wonderful smell of fresh apples. And cider is no longer a rough and ready drink – … Read more

Millions of apples left to rot after cancellation of music festivals leaves cider lundrunk 

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The cancellation of music festivals this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic has led to a huge surplus of cider which is devastating apple growers. Farmers in the West Country say that millions of cider apples that are now ready to be picked and pressed to make the traditional drink will be left to rot … Read more

Postman sacked for drink driving after being called into work at short notice while drunk on cider

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A Royal Mail delivery driver has been sacked for drink driving after he was called in to work on his week off because the office was ‘really busy’.  Daniel Austin had already drunk a large amount of strong cider when he received the call from bosses asking him to work at short notice during the … Read more

Kelly Brook would down apple cider vinegar to not get coronavirus

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Kelly Brook has revealed that during lockdown she suffered crippling anxiety. The 40-year-old admitted that she would get up in the night fearing she had coronavirus – then guzzle vinegar in the belief it would cure her. The celebrity, who describes herself as ‘a germophobe’, said she often got so anxious in the night she’d … Read more

Aristocrat and friend of the Queen saved from death by a can of CIDER after being trampled by cows

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Aristocrat and friend of the Queen, 65, is saved from death by a can of CIDER after being trampled by a herd of cows while walking with his wife and dog near his country estate Francis Dymoke, 65, was walking in Louth near estate in Horncastle, Lincolnshire He, his wife and dog were charged by cows … Read more

‘I want him to be knighted!’ Russell Howard sends GMB viewers WILD as he swigs cider at 9.15 AM

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‘I want him to be knighted!’ Russell Howard sends GMB viewers WILD as he swigs cider at 9.15 AM during live interview with Lorraine Kelly By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline Published: 11:12 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 11:12 BST, 17 April 2020 He was due to be partying on his brother’s stag do this … Read more

FIFTY MILLION pints of beer and cider may be poured down the drain, warns CAMRA

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FIFTY MILLION pints of beer and cider may be poured down the drain if Britain’s 39,000 pubs and clubs don’t reopen by the summer, warns CAMRA Over fifty million pints could spoil sitting in UK pub cellars during lockdown Some pubs are offering takeaways or delivery to help get rid of their stock  For some … Read more