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Not always a country idyll: Those living in rural communities can often find themselves isolated, particularly as they get older

How are pubs tackling the loneliness epidemic?

By Emily Hawkins

Loneliness has been described as a looming public health concern. But pubs are helping fight this creeping epidemic by bringing people together with food, drink and inclusive events

Challenging times: 'it is time we began to measure more than just financial returns for the viability of a rural pub', says Pub is the Hub's John Longden

My shout: investing in pub pioneers

By John Longden

At this particularly challenging time for anyone in business, we seem to be finding a variety of mixed experiences across the pub industry which can make it difficult for those pubs seeking investment, says Pub is the Hub's John Longden

Cashless society: Is the proliferation of technology heralding the death of cash?

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Is it time pubs ditched cash?

By Stuart Stone

Long gone are the days of punters with cash-stuffed pockets. The jingle of change is becoming a distant echo of the past and even the humble chip and pin is under attack as more consumers use contactless and smart payment methods. But what does a cashless...

Screen stars: EPoS providers should be regarded as strategic partners

How can EPoS data help pub operators?

By Emily Hawkins

Big data is becoming more accessible because EPoS companies are able to help pubs measure and analyse customers’ experience at their venues. Experts reveal the latest digital trends and what to expect

Pay per view: BT Sport has announced the price of screening the bout for pubs and clubs

BT Sport announces price for Wilder v Fury

By Stuart Stone

BT Sport has announced that pubs and clubs will be able to purchase Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder's clash for the WBC World Heavyweight title on 1 December for £150 through BT Sport Box Office.

Par-fect weekend: the Ryder Cup returns and Team Europe look to avenge their 2016 defeat at Hazeltine, Minnesota

Ryder Cup weekend coincides with Chelsea v Liverpool clash

By Stuart Stone

Though Team Europe's efforts to regain the Ryder Cup at France's Le Golf National headline this weekend's sport, there's rich Premier League pickings for pubs as unbeaten duo Chelsea and Liverpool clash at Stamford Bridge.

Welcome to the Club: you holiday in the Hamptons? Try drinking at the Club House instead

My Pub: the Club House, Chavasse Park, Liverpool

By Claire Churchard

A pub designed to look like a manor in the Hamptons is certainly unique in Liverpool. General manager Leigh Edmondson reveals how the pub has brought a little bit of the American dream to the north-west

Social spotlight: confidently setting your stall out online can bring palpable offline rewards

Social media spotlight: rules of attraction

By Stuart Stone

Love it or hate it, social media is vital to your potential customers so if you want to guide people to your pub, having an online presence may be the way to hook them

Celebrating excellence: the 2018 John Smith's Great British Pub Awards put a spotlight on the pub industry's best and brightest

Video: Great British Pub Awards 2018

By Emily Hawkins

Publicans celebrated the success of their operations and cheered on industry peers at the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards.

Mental health: the Licensed Trade Charity has introduced a free scheme to help publicans to support workers

Free mental health training for publicans

By Emily Hawkins

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has introduced a free training scheme to equip publicans with the ability to identify and help workers with mental health issues.

Winners announced: CAMRA has named 16 area champions, which are targeting national glory

CAMRA names pub of year regional winners

By Emily Hawkins

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has named its top pub for each region in the UK, as competitors vie for the title of national pub of the year.

Overall champion: host Russell Kane, Heineken on-trade director Chris Jowsey and The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington with Great British Pub of the Year winner Heath Ball from the Red Lion & Sun

GBPA 2018: What the winners had to say

By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser spoke to some of the award winners at the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards to find out how it felt to win at the ‘pub Oscars’.

Preventive measures: Wasp numbers have been on the rise this summer, but you can protect your pub with a few steps

7 things pubs can do to deter wasps

By Emily Hawkins

Wasps can create incessant buzzing, make children nervous and pose a risk to people with allergies - all things that can potentially ruin a dining experience.

Starman: Ziggy's bar will pay tribute to the pop star David Bowie with a unique cocktail menu and rarely seen photographs

Ziggy's hotel bar to honour David Bowie

By Emily Hawkins

One of David Bowie’s former haunts, the Hotel Café Royal, London, will pay tribute to the pop icon with a new bar opening this month.

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