Celebrations are taking place at a pub in Hillmorton after it beat hundreds of other businesses to win an award.The Bell was chosen from 300 pubs across the region to be crowned Best Pub for Sport in the Local Pub Recogntion Awards 2026. Rachel Slatcher, licensee, and Jean-Paul Russek, business development manager for Star Pubs, said they are proud of the award.“Sport is important within the community,” Rachel said.Rachel Slatcher, licensee, and Jean-Paul Russek, business development manager for Star Pubs, with the award.”We couldn’t be prouder to bring this award home, but this one isn’t just for us – t’s for all of you who make the atmosphere here unmatched every single week.”Whether you’re catching the big game on our screens, taking part in our pub dominoes, darts and skittles teams, or playing for the local football, rugby and cricket clubs we proudly sponsor, sport is at the absolute heart of what we do, we love supporting it all.“Here’s to many more wins together.”Continue Reading
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