As such, the highs and lows of pub life are frequent features in The News.
Here are some pictures from 2006 showing the good and the bad, from charity events to break-ins, and featuring many landlords from the time. There are also a few pubs which have sadly disappeared in the intervening 17 years.
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2. The Titchfield Mill
Deputy manager Thomas Lowe and waitress Phillipa Cox celebrate St George's Day (061743-35) Photo: Steve Reid
3. The Railway Inn
Professional darts player Andy Jenkins relaxing at the Cosham High Street pub (060081-0034) Photo: Michael Scaddan
4. The Master Robert Inn
Pauline Davey, of the Buriton pub took her fight for the survival of community pubs to the House of Commons in 2006 Photo: -
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