What the Sunday papers said
12-May-2002
The Sunday TelegraphSix Continents, the hotel and pub group, has held talks with Scottish & Newcastle, Britain's biggest brewer, about combining...
Two-thirds of public opt to eat out over other leisure activities
10-May-2002
Almost two-thirds of the population would choose to go out for a meal at a pub or restaurant rather than going to the cinema or theatre, according to...
Greene King advert sets pulses racing
09-May-2002
A Greene King beer advert showing a woman apparently having an orgasm has sparked outrage, according to one national newspaper.Advertising watchdogs...
Out on the town
08-May-2002
Jackie Annett takes to the streets of Manchester to experience first hand a Friday night shift with the city's policeIt's a Friday evening and I've...
Solving the puzzle
08-May-2002
Regent Inns is tackling the problem of retaining staff with the Step Forward scheme, which uses jigsaws to measure training. By Phil...
SFI poaches Po Na Na finance chief
08-May-2002
SFI Group, the late-night bar operator, has poached Po Na Na finance director Tim Andrews who will take control of the books from James Kowszun who...
Allied Domecq busts a groove
07-May-2002
A rap record promoting Courvoisier cognac is helping Allied Domecq recover from disappointing first-half trading in the America.Consumption of the...
Massive attacks with £6m deal
07-May-2002
Massive, the independent London-based pub retailer, has acquired Thomas & Carter, the gastro-pub chain, in a deal valued at £6m.The 10-strong...
Defeat spells end at Tomos Watkin
03-May-2002
Shareholders at Tomos Watkin have given up the fight to save the Welsh brewer but may still sue the board for selling the pub estate without their...
Pubs could be fined thousands for offering free lifts
03-May-2002
Pubs offering free lifts to customers will have to end the service or face licensing costs running into thousands of pounds if a local authority...
ALMR's perfect ten
02-May-2002
It's a decade since a group of small pub operators decided to form the ALMR. Kerry Rogan went along to the 10th birthday celebrationsTen years ago...
Pubs hit as ITV Digital is turned off
02-May-2002
ITV Digital has been switched off - leaving thousands of publicans without the channel.Administrator Deloitte & Touche turned off the channel...
The Publican Newspaper wins Publication of the Year
02-May-2002
The Publican Newspaper has picked up the top accolade of Publication of the Year in the Business Food & Drink Journalist Awards.The awards,...
Licensees warned of Norfolk thieves
01-May-2002
Police have written to licensees in Norfolk to warn them about a gang of thieves who are targeting pubs in the area.In the last month, four pubs have...
The Batman of Broadstairs - Philip Thorley gives a tour of his pubs
30-Apr-2002
Taking a pub tour with Philip Thorley can be humbling, writes Mark Stretton.As the car door opened a thousand camera bulbs flashed. People stopped in...
Gordon sets the trap
30-Apr-2002
Mark Stretton looks at how the recent Budget will squeeze many UK brewersIn the most recent Budget, the pub and brewing industry once again bore...
Have you gone soft?
29-Apr-2002
A good range of soft drinks is important to meet the customer's needs at every possible occasion.The soft drinks category is one of the fastest...
How to find your range
29-Apr-2002
Calling time on the wrong bagged snacks range.Most licensees take great care to ensure the drinks they stock meet their customers' needs, but far too...
Don't be a range rover
29-Apr-2002
GuinnessUDV shows that big brands make you big bucks.Why is having the right range of spirits and RTDs (ready-to-drink brands) important for my...
The 2002 ALMR Operations Manager Awards
29-Apr-2002
Are your Operations Managers the best in the business? Then nominate them for the 2002 ALMR Operations Manager Awards - now!Now in the sixth year and...
What the Sunday papers said
29-Apr-2002
The Sunday TelegraphWhitbread, the hotels and leisure group, will this week draw a line under one of its worst-performing investments with the sale...
City round-up - all the latest news
26-Apr-2002
The Capital Pub Company has so far raised £4.46m through its second Enterprise Investment Scheme, launched in February. Last year the company raised...
Licensees' service worries if buyer is not found for ITV Digital
25-Apr-2002
Licensees who subscribe to ITV Digital could find themselves without a service if a buyer for the channel is not found.Earlier this week the...
Wizard Inns' Chris Hutt set to maintain rapid growth
24-Apr-2002
Chris Hutt, founder of Nomura-backed Wizard Inns, is determined to maintain the company's rapid growth. Mark Stretton reports.Chris Hutt likes to be...
Apply yourself to the Cup
24-Apr-2002
Licensees must still make applications for extended hoursby Richard Williams, one of thePublican.com's legal team from London solicitor Joelson...
GLA looks at round-the-clock London opening
24-Apr-2002
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has launched an inquiry into the possibility of the capital's pubs, bars and clubs opening 24 hours a day.The...
Greene King rewards top licensees in Night of Excellence
23-Apr-2002
Greene King Pub Partners held a glittering awards ceremony earlier this month in honour of its top licensees.The Night of Excellence, which took...
What the Sunday papers said
22-Apr-2002
The BusinessBritain's biggest brewer, Scottish & Newcastle, is studying a proposal to unlock up to £1.2bn from the sale of all or part of its...
Spirit Group challenges off-trade with cut-price "take-out" alcohol
22-Apr-2002
Pub operator Spirit Group has entered into a war with supermarkets and off-licences by slashing drinks prices in some of its pubs.The company,...
Glasgow pub and club group under fire for late night bid
19-Apr-2002
Glasgow based G1 pub and club group has been slammed by a Glasgow residents' group over a bid to open its outlets in Glasgow's Merchant City until...
Hungry for success - Greene King moves into Scotland
17-Apr-2002
Greene King recently made its first foray into Scotland. The managed estate team tells Mark Stretton how the Dalgety Taverns deal was done.At the...
What the Sunday papers said
15-Apr-2002
The Sunday TelegraphPunch Pub Company, the 4,000-strong pub business, will this week announce plans for a stockmarket flotation in May which will be...
Speaking his mind - Tim Martin on licensing control
11-Apr-2002
Tim Martin tells Mark Stretton how the proposed shift in licensing control to local authorities will hit licensees and entrepreneurs.In a recent...
The times to watch
11-Apr-2002
Friday May 3112.30pm-France v Senegal-ITVSaturday June 17.30am - Ireland v Cameroon - BBC10am - Uruguay v Denmark - ITV12.30pm - Germany v Saudi...
The bigger picture
11-Apr-2002
Pubs should be aware of their screening options for the World Cup matchesOver the coming weeks many pubs will be upgrading their big screen systems...
What's the score?
11-Apr-2002
SportsPubs.co.uk aims to provide fans with the ultimate guide to what matches are showing where, as well as rating pubs from a drinker's point of...
The Teams
11-Apr-2002
We examine the chances and players to watch of the 32 finalistsGroup AFranceSenegalWorld Ranking: 1Star Player: Zinedine ZidanePrevious Best: Winners...
George best
10-Apr-2002
April 23 is St George's Day, but unlike our Irish neighbours the English will barely raise a glass for their patron saint. Jackie Annett reportsIn...
How first-time buyers can turn their dream into reality
10-Apr-2002
Spring has arrived and as the clocks change and the weather warms up, many people are thinking about making a new start - and for lots of potential...
Buyers line up for Brake Bros
10-Apr-2002
The battle for Brake Brothers is hotting up as buyers line up for the UK food service company that put itself up for sale last month.Earlier this...
Greene King in Highland fling
10-Apr-2002
Greene King has made its first foray into Scotland to become a truly national operator with the acquisition of the Dalgety Taverns managed...
Gambling Review is 'a safe bet'
10-Apr-2002
Gambling report highlights issues relevant to pubsby David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from solicitors Joelson WilsonThe...
Blackpool licensees latest to win extended hours for World Cup
09-Apr-2002
Licensees in Blackpool have become the latest to win extended hours for this year's World Cup matches.Licensees Dave Daly of Cahoots, owned by Six...
Newly refurbished Newcastle pub faces demolition threat
09-Apr-2002
A Newcastle pub that has just reopened after a £100,000 revamp is now facing demolition.Regulars at the Whin Dyke have now launched a petition in...
What the Sunday papers said
07-Apr-2002
The Sunday TimesA former British Olympic skier who co-starred in the epic film Lawrence of Arabia has now become one of the richest people in Britain...
Revolution marches on - Inventive's £6m expansion fund
05-Apr-2002
Inventive Leisure has raised £6m to finance further expansion of its vodka bars.Students and young professionals from Aberdeen down to Soho are not...
Landmark decision could open floodgates for rural pub conversions
05-Apr-2002
More pubs in rural Wales could be converted into private houses after a licensee in Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, won a landmark planning...
Acquisitions look set to shape trade
04-Apr-2002
Predictions that deals will continue to shape the licensed property market look like coming true, with more pub groups becoming acquisitive.At last...
Norwich murder pub put on the market by Adnams
04-Apr-2002
A Norwich pub which was the scene of a brutal murder almost a year ago has been put up for sale by brewer Adnams. The company has blamed increased...
Government reassures licensees of ITV Digital's continued services
04-Apr-2002
Licensees have been reassured that ITV Digital's services will continue for the time being, even though the company has gone into administration.The...
