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My Pub: the Red Lion, Weymouth, Dorset

23-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

Buoyed by the 2012 Olympics sailing events and a bar full of rum, licensee Brian McLaughlin has turned the tide at harbourside pub the Red Lion, in Weymouth, Dorset, and embraced the local RNLI station in the process.

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Local heroes recognised at Britvic Lifting Spirits Awards

23-Jul-2018 By MA editorial

Pubs have always been at the heart of their local communities, but for those who go above and beyond the call of duty, national recognition beckons

Economic, social and cultural importance is 'key to survival of village pubs'

20-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The survival of the village pub hinges on its ability to cater to economic, social and cultural aspects of rural life, according to an academic.

Can pubs cash in on Love Island?

20-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

Reality TV show Love Island has taken the nation by storm, with viewing figures peaking at close to 4m people in 2018 despite regular clashes with the World Cup.

Premier League football returns less than a month after the World Cup final

20-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

Football may not have come home this summer, but the Premier League is making a comeback on 10 August.

Craft brewery hosts ‘beers for deers’ day

16-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A Norfolk craft brewery has teamed up with a wildlife rescue organisation for a charity event day.

App launches to combat confusion over cumulative impact zones

16-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A service to quickly map the alcohol restrictions of more than 200 cumulative impact zones has been launched by the licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen.

What impact will a winter World Cup have on pub trading?

16-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

FIFA has announced that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will take place between 21 November and 18 December – a departure from previous tournaments that have been held during the months of May, June and July.

World Cup and Wimbledon finals headline sporting weekend

13-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

Both the Russia 2018 World Cup and the Wimbledon Championships draw to close this weekend.

How pubs reacted to England v Croatia on social media

12-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

Despite a semi-final defeat to Croatia, England's performance at the 2018 Russia World Cup matched their best ever tournament performance on foreign soil. Here's a look at how pubs reacted to the result on social media.

Parliamentary beer group names Bake Off star ‘Drinker of the Year 2018’

12-Jul-2018 By Claire Churchard

Great British Bake Off winner 2016 Candice Brown was named Beer Drinker of the Year at the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group’s 25th anniversary dinner this week.

Arc Inspirations starts its expansion with new training partner

11-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The northern bar brand Arc Inspirations has appointed Natalie Newman to a new role as its HR and training business partner, as part of its expansion project.

Licensed Trade Charity offers support to pubco staff amid housing crisis

11-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

With the housing crisis showing no signs of letting up, the Licensed Trade Charity has reminded pub companies of the ways it can help take the pressure of their staff.

Comply or die: Compliance and training

11-Jul-2018 By Michelle Perrett

Failure to comply with legal obligations could stop your pub from trading altogether. Here is how training can help mitigate the risks

Extra £30m worth of pints will be sold in UK pubs during England semi-final

10-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The UK economy could receive the massive money boost from pints bought during England’s clash with Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals, it has been predicted.

Minister says Brexit challenges 'most acute for hospitality and tourism'

10-Jul-2018 By Claire Churchard

Brexit challenges for the UK workforce are “most acute for hospitality and tourism”, according to the minister for hospitality Michael Ellis.

Brewhouse & Kitchen announced as winners of The Tapsters 2018

09-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

After a nationwide search for the country’s best beer and cider team, pub operator Brewhouse & Kitchen has won The Tapsters 2018 prize.

BII opens entries for National Innovation in Training Awards

09-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is urging companies to enter the National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs).

England seek World Cup semi-final

06-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

Gareth Southgate's young lions take on Sweden in a World Cup quarter final as they look to equal their best World Cup performance since 1966.

CAMRA publishes new edition of Peak District pub walks guide

06-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has released a third edition of its pocket-sized guide to pub walks in the Peak District.

Operator renames pub the Trump Arms for president's visit

06-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

A west London pub is being rebranded as the Trump Arms in honour of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK on Friday 13 July.

Kent pub to stop showing football after brawl goes viral

05-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A Kent pub has stopped showing World Cup matches, after a viral video of an aggressive brawl in their beer garden during the last England game.

The pubs that turned red, white and blue for the Fourth of July

05-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

UK pubs joined in with festivities across The Pond for yesterday’s Fourth of July celebration of US independence, offering specially themed food, drink, and music.

Finalists revealed for the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards 2018

05-Jul-2018 By Ed Bedington

Second round judging is now complete and The Morning Advertiser is delighted to announce its short-listed finalists for the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards.

My Pub: The Polgooth Inn, Cornwall

05-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

Winners of the British Institute of Innkeeping Licensee of the Year award 2018, husband and wife team Alex and Tanya Williams reveal how they have developed their prize-winning pub formula

Scheme against homophobia, sexism and racism launches in pubs

04-Jul-2018 By Thalia Jemmett Skinner

A scheme to eradicate homophobia, sexism and racism in pubs - entitled The Equality in Pubs Accreditation (TEPA) - has been launched.

How will the pub industry celebrate Pride this weekend?

04-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Pub companies are getting ready for a colourful weekend in partnership with London Pride 2018.

Community pub opens cinema in time for tonight’s England game

03-Jul-2018 By Claire Churchard

The recently restored Boot Inn at Freston, Suffolk, has opened a community cinema and will screen England’s World Cup match against Columbia tonight (Tuesday 3 July).

Should pubs charge more during World Cup games?

03-Jul-2018 By Claire Churchard

Pubs have been criticised for charging more for their beer during World Cup games after an investigation by The Sun newspaper.

BBPA: 6m additional pints will be drunk during England v Columbia

02-Jul-2018 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is predicting that football fans will buy 6m extra pints at the pub during the England match against Colombia on Tuesday 3 July.

World Cup knockouts get under way

28-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

England might not be in footballing action over the weekend, but there are more than a few tasty World Cup knockout fixtures for pubgoers to sink their teeth into.

Cut disposable plastics in pubs with new SRA advice

26-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

Pubs looking to cut their use of disposable plastics, such as straws, cups and cling film, have a fresh repository of advice to draw on with the launch of ‘Unwrapping Plastics: Use and Misuse in Hospitality’ manual from the Sustainable Restaurant Association...

FCO and Drinkaware issue alcohol advice for travelling World Cup fans

22-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and alcohol education charity Drinkaware have highlighted a series of issues facing Brits travelling to Russia for this summer’s World Cup.

Sky Sports and BT Sport price announcements 'disappointing', says BBPA

22-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has expressed disappointment that Sky Sports and BT Sport have announced price increases above inflation, despite acknowledging that both broadcasters are “very supportive” of the industry.

England look to extend World Cup run against Panama

22-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

English national sides in action at home and abroad have a chance to claim a hat-trick of international victories amid a packed sporting schedule this weekend.

National Licensing Week 2018 highlights breadth of sector

21-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

Now in its third year, National Licensing Week 2018 is taking place between 18-22 June to raise awareness of the role of licensing across the country.

Opinion: Pete Brown asks if advertisers are giving bang for your buck?

20-Jun-2018 By Pete Brown

Beer writer Pete Brown reveals it was the marketing of beers in years gone by that first drew him to the industry

Payroll partnership to improve hospitality staff’s access to wages 

20-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Leisure and hospitality software provider Fourth has partnered with employee benefit facilitator Wagestream to offer hospitality employees greater control over when they can access their wages.

Sky: ‘No pub or club will see a price rise of more than 5%’

20-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Sky has announced that the cost of subscriptions will not rise by more than 5% for any pub or club in the UK.

What is the most popular pub name where you live?

19-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Jurys Inn hotel group has sorted through King’s Heads, Queen’s Arms and White Horses across the UK and Ireland to find out what the most common pub names are.

What impact did England v Tunisia have on pub trading?

19-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

What impact did England’s opening World Cup match in Volgograd have on the nation's pubs?

Stonegate team scale three peaks for mental health charities

19-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

Stonegate’s 18-strong ‘Team North’ have completed the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for mental health charities.

Perfect fit: Innovation in recruitment

18-Jun-2018 By Jo Faragher

It’s tough out there for those recruiting. Leading employers explain how they have brought a smarter approach to their hiring processes to find the ideal employee.

Number of card payments overtakes cash for the first time ever

18-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

A 14% increase in the number of debit card payments meant that they outnumbered the number of cash transactions in the UK for the first time ever, according to figures from UK Finance.

Opening World Cup fixtures headline packed sporting weekend

15-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Seven games from the opening round of fixtures at the 2018 Russia World Cup coincide with crucial second rugby union Tests in England, Ireland and France’s southern hemisphere tours and the conclusion of the US Open golf.

BT Sport announces 4.9% price increase

15-Jun-2018 By Ed Bedington

BT Sport has announced a 4.9% price rise, but are balancing that with an increased package which promises more sport, loyalty capping and an innovative tie-up with Google to offer licensees expert digital help.

My Pub: Fuggles Beer Café, Tunbridge Wells

14-Jun-2018 By Phil Mellows

Owner and licensee Alex Greig might be surprised that Fuggles Beer Café survived its first year, but since opening in Tunbridge Wells in 2013 his concept has been a hit and a second site has launched in nearby Tonbridge

Which British city has the busiest half-time boozers?

13-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Consumer spending data from major tournaments analysed by payment provider Worldpay revealed a five-fold spending increase in Bournemouth pubs during half time - the highest in the UK.

Why reducing pub waste makes sense

13-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

As consumer awareness and concerns about waste increases, smart hospitality businesses are already looking at how they can do more to reduce their environmental footprint.

England fans to drink 14m extra pints during World Cup group stages, says BBPA

12-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted England fans will drink an additional 14m extra pints compared to the same period in a non-World Cup year - and that is just during the group stages.