The top pubs were announced in the nationwide search for the next National Pub of the Year; with the overall winner revealed this month. With 16 UK pubs in the running, did your favourite make the cut?


. Central Southern - Bell, Aldworth, Berkshire (pub of the year winner)
A long-standing pub in CAMRAs well-respected Good Beer Guide and a former national Pub of the Year winner, this perennial gem is the only pub with a heritage interior in Berkshire.

. Kent - The Admirals Arm, Queenborough
A two-room micropub serving four real ales and a large range of ciders and perries. It boasts a very extensive range of gins and pub snacks, including beer-infused pork pies and scotch eggs.

. Greater Manchester - Flying Horse Hotel, Rochdale
First built in 1691 and re-built in 1926, this is an impressive Edwardian stone-built free house with many original architectural features. Ten cask ales and two traditional ciders are available as is live sports and music.

. Scotland & Northern Ireland - Bridge Inn, Peebles
A cheerful, welcoming, town-centre local which is also known as the Trust. The mosaic entrance floor shows it was once the Tweedside Inn. Theres a cosy corner with a log burner and a small room to the rear.

. Wales - Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd, Carmarthenshire
A friendly and welcoming 18th-century former coaching inn, with wood fires in both bars which has maintained its traditional character.

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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.

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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.

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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.

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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.