Budweiser six-a-side winners to make dream trip to World Cup
While magistrates mince words, more than 500 pub and bar football teams around Britain are getting bruised and muddy in the battle for seats on a...
Archives for April 30, 2002
Sports Café granted 6am licence for every World Cup match
The Sports Café in Haymarket, London, claims to be the first outlet in the country to be granted a licence to open early for every World Cup match...
Licensees warned of Norfolk thieves
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...
Bursting the soap bubble
If we believe all we see on TV then valuing a pub is a straightforward matter - but Kerry Rogan discovers the soaps don't always get it rightThings...
Whitbread plans European foray
Whitbread is close to disposing of its troubled Pelican high street restaurants and is poised to move into mainland Europe.The announcements came as...
Small and brewtiful
There are hundreds of small brewers that will benefit from the Budget duty cuts. Ben McFarland suggests just a few local tipples to stock up on....
Sumer of Sport 2002: The Cup runneth over
The World Cup is certain to dominate sport this summer and brands are getting in gear to make sure sales reach fever pitch. By Phil MellowsIf you...
Sports highlights and fixtures for Summer 2002
FootballThe football "season" doesn't mean very much these days with the action continuing to the end of June and starting up again in August.An...