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Thierry Henry joins Sky Sports

16-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football and will join Sky Sports as a football expert and ambassador from the start of 2015.   

Fancy that! The quirkiest stories of 2014

15-Dec-2014 By The PMA Team

The Publican's Morning Advertiser takes you on a journey through a collection of the most interesting, quirky and comic stories of 2014.

Home Office stats show rise in number of licensed premises

15-Dec-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

The number of licensed premises in England and Wales has risen 3% in the last five years to reach 204,300 as of 31 March 2014.

Licensee of X Factor winner's local pub praised for assisting singing career

15-Dec-2014 By James Evison

The publican of the Swan in West Wickham has been praised for helping launch the career of this year's X Factor winner, Ben Haenow.

Trade bodies urge Chancellor to 'Drop the Duty' on wines and spirits

15-Dec-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) and Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has launched its campaign to lobby for a 2% cut in duty on wine and spirits.

Enterprise Inns halts lessee’s assignment ‘because of MRO’

15-Dec-2014 By Rob Willock

An Enterprise Inns lessee has had her assignment process halted by the pubco at the last minute because of uncertainty surrounding new government legislation.

Maggi make charity call for chef 'festive selfies'

12-Dec-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Maggi has called on chefs to post festive selfies in aid of industry charity Hospitality Action.

Pint purchase app released by publican

12-Dec-2014 By Helen Gilbert

A Thornton Heath publican has launched a new ‘pub credit’ website that allows people to buy their mates a pint remotely.

Saved Spurs pub seeking manager

12-Dec-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Local residents who saved Tottenham's Antwerp Arms from potentially being turned into flats are now looking to recruit staff.

Greene King 'dragon's den' backs pub poetry and 80s concept

12-Dec-2014 By James Wallin

A Greene King tenant has secured backing from the pubco to roll out a concept bringing together poetry and pubs as part of a 'dragon's den' style contest.

First community-owned pub on housing estate to re-open

12-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

Britain’s first ever community-owned pub on a housing estate is re-opening after a three-year campaign by residents.

East London licensee hit with £5k fine for illegal Sky Sports coverage

11-Dec-2014 By James Evison

The licensee of the Acorn pub in east London has been convicted for showing Sky Sports illegally - and has been ordered to pay £5615 in fines and costs.

BBPA confirms it will not challenge MRO in pubs code

11-Dec-2014 By James Wallin

The British Beer & Pub Association has confirmed it will not seek to overturn the inclusion of a mandatory market rent only option in the pubs code, and accepts it will now become law.

Publican slams council over 'unlawful' licensing errors

11-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A north London licensee has hit out at basic licensing errors made by his local council that sought to unlawfully restrict his trading hours over the festive period.

Pubs predict bumper Christmas trading

11-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs are hopeful of a bumper festive season with Christmas bookings for many up on last year.

Crimestoppers issues warning to publicans about advertising scam

10-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

Crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers has issued a warning about an advertising scam targeting publicans.

Report calls on Gov't to cut tax and red tape to stop pub closures

10-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

A new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs has called on the Government to reduce VAT, halve alcohol duty, amend the smoking ban and scrap cumulative impact zones in order to help stop pubs closing.

Pubs urged to unlock revenue potential of camping

09-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

Pubs are being encouraged to turn unused land into campsites and unlock a potential new revenue stream.

Premier League football: Illegal pub satellite box supplier jailed

08-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

A man who sold illegal satellite boxes to pubs that facilitated unauthorised broadcasting of Premier League football has been jailed for nine months.

Punch gives guidance to tenants on HMRC machine tax rebates

08-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Punch Taverns has reiterated its position regarding the “several hundred million pounds” collectively owed by pub operators in “overpaid” tax rebates, following more letters sent by HM Revenue & Customs to tenants.

My pub: The Staith House, North Shields

08-Dec-2014 By Sheila McWattie

John Calton, chef-proprietor of the Staith House in North Shields, tells Sheila McWattie about mastering the art of turning a quayside pub into a go-to eatery.

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My pub: The White Swan, Wighill

07-Dec-2014 By Sheila Mcwattie

Wesley Chamberlain, chef and co-tenant of the privately leased White Swan at Wighill, North Yorkshire, tells Sheila McWattie about boosting business with bartering, cyclists’ snacks, veg and cake shows and a breakfast club

Publican Awards 2015: Finalists announced

05-Dec-2014 By Jo Bruce

The pub companies shortlisted in the Publican Awards 2015 have been announced.

Pub fans celebrate visiting 18,000th pub after 30-year bar crawl

04-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A group of pub fans, who call themselves the Black Country Ale Tairsters (BATs), celebrated visiting their 18,000th pub, after taking part in a bar crawl for the past 30 years.

Greater Manchester pubs team up with police in antisocial behaviour campaign

04-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

Pubs in Manchester have teamed up with local police to join a new campaign to remind drinkers to be on their best behaviour in the run up to Christmas.

Star introduces new BDM training schemes

04-Dec-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Star Pubs & Bars is launching a new training schemes for its BDMs based around the “latest best practice and thinking in areas critical to pub retailing”.

500-year-old paintings found at Hertfordshire pub

03-Dec-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A series of six 16th century wall paintings, hailed as being of national importance, have been found at a Hertfordshire pub, while undergoing development by JD Wetherspoon.

Pubco CEO questions the need for change

02-Dec-2014 By Robert Sayles

In the wake of the sensational government defeat culminating in ministers sanctioning MRO, Pubco CEO Roland Rodent remains in defiant mood. Robert Sayles met up with him at his flagship pub The Flying Pig to find out more.

My pub: The Cadeby Inn in Doncaster

02-Dec-2014 By Glynn Davis

Gordon Jones had no plans to enter the licensed trade, and it was almost by accident that he bought a pub. But — bearing in mind that he already runs a £12m turnover business renting out portable accommodation — it should come as no surprise that he has...

Vianet revenue up 1.4% but pubs code a threat

02-Dec-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

James Dickson, chairman of beer-flow monitoring company Vianet, has said recent developments in the pubs code and increasing M&A activity in the sector could affect the company’s growth.

West Berkshire Brewery confirms new EIS launch

01-Dec-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

West Berkshire Brewery, the brewery chaired by industry veteran David Bruce, has confirmed it is to launch a new Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) fundraising drive to raise £4m to relocate to a bigger production site, complete with visitor centre and...

Star Pubs & Bars announces annual award winners

28-Nov-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Star Pubs & Bars has praised its outstanding lessees at its annual awards, with multiple operators scooping a quarter of the gongs.

Penzance nightclub wins national Best Bar None award

27-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Sound nightclub in Penzance, Cornwall, has been crowned the National Best Bar None (BBN) Winner of 2014.

Food sales drive managed performance at Fuller’s

25-Nov-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Fuller’s has reported a 6.5% increase in like-for-like sales across its managed pubs and hotels division, helped by a rise in like-for-like food sales of 7.7% for the 26 weeks to 27 September 2014.

Admiral sees full-year earnings and revenue rise

25-Nov-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Admiral Taverns, the tenanted pub operator, has reported a 3.8% increase in underlying EBITDA to £21.5m for the year to 31 May 2014, which it described as a “significant and successful period of development for the company and its licensees”.

Tyneside licensee launches virtual pub tour

24-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Tyneside licensee has embedded a virtual tour of his pub on its website, to show off the outlet to prospective customers and display the well-kept cellar.

BII launches search for industry’s best licensee

24-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The search has begun to find the UK’s best licensee with the launch of the British Institute of Innkeeping’s (BII) Licensee of the Year Award 2015 today.

Chef Claude Compton to open Fulham pub

24-Nov-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Former Petersham Nurseries chef Claude Compton has said he would look to open more pubs if his initial site in Fulham is a success.

Cumbrian publican wins World’s Biggest Liar 2014

21-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A tall tale of fracking and jam butties has earned George Kemp of the Lifeboat Inn in Maryport the title of the World’s Biggest Liar 2014.

Pubs ordered to pay total of £30k costs for breaching Premier League copyright

20-Nov-2014 By Mike Berry

Four pubs in England have been ordered by the High Court to each pay the Premier League costs for breaching copyright by making unauthorised broadcasts of Premier League football in their pubs.

Pub Retail Summit: Slug & Lettuce rolling out updated brunch menu

20-Nov-2014 By Jessica Mason

Slug & Lettuce has updated its brunch menu and begun rolling it out across all of its sites as part of its evolution of the brand.

Queen guitarist Brian May visits Yorkshire pub

20-Nov-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Staff working at a South Yorkshire pub and restaurant could have been forgiven for feeling ever so slightly ‘Under Pressure’ last week when a legendary musician rocked up for a bite to eat.

Anthony Pender named BII chairman

20-Nov-2014 By James Wallin

Yummy Pub Company co-founder Anthony Pender has been unveiled as the new chairman of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

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Pubs fight shy of Xmas Day food, PMA survey reveals

20-Nov-2014 By Mike Berry

Just one third of pubs open on Christmas Day are serving food, according to a survey of Publican’s Morning Advertiser readers about their festive plans.

Pub Retail Summit: Pubs are adapting for Generation Y

20-Nov-2014 By Jessica Mason

Pubs are turning into casual-dining venues in an attempt to appeal to Generation Y, according to Geronimo Inns.

Surrey pub battling to win 'Rural Oscar'

19-Nov-2014 By Helen Gilbert

An award winning Surrey pub is in the running to scoop a Champion of Champions accolade in an X-factor style competition.

Redcomb Pubs eyeing a war chest of £15m

18-Nov-2014 By Ruth Williams, M&C Report

Redcomb Pubs, the operator run by Dan Shotton and Mark Draper, has a war chest of £5m and is “aggressively” looking to acquire pubs while seeking £10m through the Enterprise Investment Scheme to build an estate of 25 in five years.

Franca Knowles: Family pay tribute

13-Nov-2014 By James Wallin

Keith Knowles, chief executive of Beds & Bars, and his family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of tributes to Franca Knowles, who sadly passed away on Friday 7 November. Franca died surrounded by her family, after...

Faucet Inn to debut all-day dining concept Neighbourhood

12-Nov-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

London-based multiple operator Faucet Inn will open the first of its all-day dining concept, Neighbourhood, in Stratford City on 22 November.

October sales up 4.1% in London pubs but flat elsewhere

12-Nov-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Like-for-like sales at pubs and restaurants across the country grew by 2.2% in October, but were eclipsed by the 4.1% hike inside the M25, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data.