Pub owners urged to ‘remain calm’ amid flood concerns
Advice has been issued for pub operators following recent flooding caused by storms Bert and Conall.
Health & Safety
Storm Bert floods UK pubs
Storm Bert damages and floods pubs over ‘scary weekend’.
The Burnt Chef Project introduces new Whistleblowing Service
The Burnt Chef Project, has launched a new serviced designed to aid hospitality workers.
Brewery targets fast reopening after lorry crash
Black Country brewery has said it hopes to get a Shropshire pub reopened “as soon as is practical” after a lorry crashed into the building causing “major structural damage” earlier this week.
Lorry smashes into town pub causing 'severe damage'
A Shropshire pub will remain closed for the “foreseeable future” after a lorry collision caused “severe structural damage” to the premises.
Blaze at derelict pub started 'deliberately'
A derelict pub in Essex has been torched “deliberately”, Essex County Fire & Rescue Service has said.
Reported outdoor smoking ban plans axed
The Government is reportedly scrapping plans for an outdoor smoking ban following backlash from the hospitality industry.
Village pub suffers ‘devastating’ fire
A Cheshire-based pub was evacuated after a “devastating” fire broke out at the premises.
FSA shares advice on hygiene best practices for pubs
Following a site’s recent zero star hygiene rating score, The Morning Advertiser (MA) spoke to The Food Standards Agency (FSA) to understand the best ways in which operators can maintain hygiene practices at their sites, and what steps they can take to...
Car smashes into town pub and destroys bar area
A car has ploughed into the side of a Warwickshire pub, destroying the venue’s bar area.
Top 50 Gastropub suffers fire
The Parakeet pub in north-west London was evacuated earlier this week after a fire broke out at the premises.
Pub slapped with zero-star hygiene rating
The Highwayman Hotel, Kidlington, on Banbury Road in Oxfordshire, has received a zero-star hygiene rating, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Allergen advice for operators
Following reports that the death of a 13-year-old girl could have been due to a ‘miscommunication’ over an order at Costa Coffee, according to a recent inquest, The Morning Advertiser has looked at what operators need to know around allergens.
10% sales drop due to riots and disorder
Recent disorder and the threat of riots last week have resulted in a ‘significant drop’ in hospitality business’ sales, according to one trade body.
Advice issued for operators affected by riots
With a number of towns and cities potentially being targeted for riots and disorder, trade bodies have issued advice for pub operators impacted.
National Pubwatch announces 'major review'
National Pubwatch has called for people to take part in a new survey as part of a “major review” into the impact of its initiatives in creating safer drinking environments.
Village pub facing closure due to roadworks
A village pub could be forced to close due to proposed road closures in the area potentially causing irreversible damage to the business.
Car crashes into 600-year-old pub
A Somerset pub and hotel has shared its gratitude for employees who “acted promptly” after a car crashed into the 600-year-old venue in a “shocking” incident.
Accidents happen but are they avoidable?
Recent press coverage of a case in South Wales has highlighted once again the potential vulnerability of operators in terms of the health and safety (and, indeed, broader regulatory) regime.
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Barons boss: 'More needs to be done to tackle oil theft in pubs'
A Surrey-based pubco has urged hospitality firms impacted by cooking oil theft to speak out in a bid to help raise awareness of the effect it has on businesses.
Pub loses 'thousands' in damaged stock due to Storm Henk flooding
A Cambridgeshire pub has lost “thousands” of pounds worth of stock due to flooding caused by Storm Henk.
UKH to help advocate spiking prevention guidance
UKHospitality (UKH) has said it is committed to providing venues with up-to-date guidance on preventing spiking.
NTIA welcomes modernisation of spiking laws
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has welcomed the Home Office’s announcement to modernise legislation around drink and needle spiking.
Water supply issues force Surrey pub to close
Pubs in Surrey were left without water on the “busiest day” of the week, potentially costing firms “thousands”, with much of the area still “left in the dark” about when their supply will return, one operator told The Morning Advertiser.
Pubs forced to close due to flooding
Pubs across the country have lost thousands of pounds worth of trade and stock due to heavy rain and flooding – with one site even welcoming some fishy guests.
Licensees offered advice as bed bug infestation hits UK
Bed bugs could prove a “costly pest” for hospitality businesses as the infestation in Europe reportedly makes it way to the UK.
FEATURE - The Burnt Chef Project
FEATURE: Suicide prevention training launched by Burnt Chef
As The Burnt Chef Project launches two new suicide prevention training programmes, founder and CEO Kris Hall has reiterated the need for people to talk about mental health issues to help thwart the rise of tragic deaths.
More than three quarters of pubs experience glassware thefts
Almost eight in 10 operators reported glassware thefts as an issue, according to a flash poll conducted by The Morning Advertiser.
Third person arrested over Crooked House fire
A third person has been arrested in connection with the fire at the Crooked House pub in Staffordshire.
Crooked House bricks locked away in ceremony
Bricks were locked away in a ‘padlocking ceremony’ at the Crooked House pub in the Black Country over the weekend.
Two men arrested over Crooked House fire
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson over the fire at The Crooked House pub.
Police attend protest at Crooked House site
Police officers were in attendance at the former site of the Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire this week after receiving reports a group of protesters were there.
Operators split on allowing pubgoers to vape
Pubs are divided on whether customers should be able to vape on site, a recent poll from The Morning Advertiser has revealed.
POLL: Do you permit vaping in your pub?
Local councils have urged the Government to crackdown on the marketing of vapes, with the number of British adults using the products reaching record heights last year.
Beavertown Brewery releases sunscreen
Beavertown Brewery has launched a new sun lotion, Oil Your Neck, in a bid to raise awareness of sun safety.
Tap & Run innings set to resume
Cricket stars Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney have set a date for the reopening of their Tap & Run pub after fire destroyed the site in June last year.
£7.25m backing for dementia-friendly pubs scheme
A scheme to introduce simple menus, training for staff and launch a Google map with dementia-friendly pubs charted on it has been backed with £7.25m funding by the UK Government.
Pubs & bars ‘averagely’ accessible
Most respondents to the UK’s largest disability access survey felt pubs and bars were ‘averagely’ accessible for people with disabilities.
The LTC unveils new campaign as charity helps over 150k workers
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched a new campaign in a bid to drive greater awareness of the services it offers and encourage more industry professionals to access support when required.
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Operators with rooms reveal how they are cutting energy usage
Changing temperatures, providing extra bedding and investing in equipment are some of the ways operators of pubs with accommodation are trying to combat soaring energy costs.
Drinkaware launches new strategy
Alcohol education body Drinkaware has launched a three-year strategy to improve on how society understands alcohol and make using it more risk-free.
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EXCLUSIVE: A new strategy in the relationship with alcohol
Karen Tyrell smiles and shrugs as though the answer is so obvious the question really wasn’t worth asking. “Well, yes, I go to pubs. They’re nice places to be, aren’t they?” she says, sure that no one could doubt it.
Extreme weather puts pressure on pubs
Pubs urge customers to “persevere” and provide much needed “support” as extreme weather causes difficulties.
Preparation crucial during blackouts
Hospitality businesses must ensure they have a plan in place to avoid panic and maintain food safety standards in “unlikely” event of blackouts this winter.
ASA: Stonegate Facebook posts ‘irresponsible’
Stonegate and other pubcos have broken strict alcohol rules set out by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) through encouraging excessive drinking and featuring people appearing under 25 on social media.
9 ways pubs can ward off wasps
With summer now underway way and the warm weather bringing out all creatures great and small, we’ve put together a few tips on how operators and deter wasps from buzzing around their customers in the garden.
Hosepipe ban causes 'irritation' for pubs
South-East Water has confirmed a hosepipe and sprinkler ban across Sussex and Kent in an “inconvenient” move for pubs.
TfL confirms night tube services return
Building confidence in the nations transport infrastructure is “vitally important” as businesses regain pre-pandemic levels of trade, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.
Hospitality staff miss shifts due to rail strikes
The hospitality sector faces further disruptions from rail strikes with more action announced from the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).
'Major incident' fire forces pubs to close windows on hottest day
Pubs in Wennington, east London, were forced to trade with windows and doors closed on the hottest day of the year as fires broke out across the city yesterday (Tuesday 19 July).