AN OSWESTRY-BASED pub is hitting the headlines again after winning two Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) awards.

Grace Goodlad and Duncan Borrowman from the Bailey Head pub are celebrating after their establishment was named Pub of the Year and Market Towns Pub by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Campaign for Real Ale.

It is the sixth consecutive year the pub has won the Market Towns award - having won every year since it opened - but only the second time it has won the overall award, beating Shrewsbury and numerous rural pubs.

Landlady Grace said that winning an award from CAMRA is 'extra special'.

She added: "It is extra-special winning an award from CAMRA as it is judged by consumers, who not only judge how good your beer and cider is, but also look at cleanliness, community support and customer service.

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"It was great to hear that the knowledge of our staff particularly impressed the judges."

This win comes just days after the couple found out that they are finalists for UK's Best Craft Beer Pub or Bar - Rural award, which was announced by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). 

Duncan said: "It has really lifted our spirits in what is a difficult time for pubs.

"Next week we head to Liverpool for the SIBA awards ceremony and after that CAMRA will judge us against the best in Telford & East Shropshire for who is they say is the best in Shropshire.

"We have our fingers crossed."

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