Archives for October 16, 2002

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Lees-Jones to become JW Lees MD

William Lees-Jones has been appointed managing director of JW Lees from 1 January nextyear ­ the 175th anniversary ofthe Manchester-based...

You can manage

From single parents to school-leavers, the pub industry provides a career.Becky Blackmore, the Old Post Office, HertsBecky Blackmore, manager of the...

Manage your career: A life behind bars

It's the moment every parent dreads. A favourite son or daughter sits you down to tell you their chosen career - and it turns out they're going to...

The right choice

People with all kinds of experience can find a pub to suit them and their skills.Anne Pirrie, the Ace, OldhamWhile some styles of pub suit the...

Queen's Speech is set for November 13

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has three weeks to firm up the draft of the Alcohol and Entertainment Bill if it is to be announced in...

Orleans for sale

Scottish & Newcastle Retail this week confirmed it was putting 11 of its 41 Old Orleans outlets up for sale for £2.1m ­ including its central...

The Battle of Westminster

Over the last two years, relations between the trade and Westminster City Council in London have been increasingly strained.The conflict stems from...

Charging a fee to enter pubs

Q I used to believe it was illegal for a pub to charge an entrance fee. However, I recently visited another entertainment pub not far from mine where...

Police bar raids make solicitor uneasy

by The PMA Team A leading licensing solicitor has questioned whether police time was well spent in a covert operation, called "Operation Sconcer",...