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James Hall to start selling Clarkson’s beer and cider in its Spar stores

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Spar stores in the north of England are to start selling a range of beers and cider made from raw materials produced on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm. Spars operated by James Hall & Co have launched three products this week: Hawkstone Premium Lager, Hawkstone Pils and…

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