Pubs' knight vision
The campaign for St George's Day to become better recognised and celebrated more widely is gaining momentum as we move closer to April 23.Charles...
Archives for April 2, 2003
New banding system to be brought in
The level of fees payable under the new Licensing Bill could relate to pub turnover and location. Speaking at the Association of Licensed Multiple...
Union lobbies for increased protection
The Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) is lobbying the government to include employee protection in the new Licensing Bill. The union met...
Spring clean
Norwich-based agents Guy Simmonds (Anglia) had a "spring clean", with pubs selling quickly in March. The leasehold of the White Horse freehouse in...
War and transport fuel spasmodic' trading
by tony halstead The congestion charge in central London, problems with the underground network and the outbreak of war in Iraq have all combined to...
InfoPage: Christie & Co - 20 steps to buying a pub
This InfoPage is an online advertorial from our sponsor Christie & Co.20 steps to buying a pub.1. Think it through - is a pub really for you? Do...
Leeds licensee's protection racket case in court
A licensee of a Leeds pub has been giving evidence in court after an alleged run-in with a protection racket. Barbara Forest, who manages the Lion...
A 300-year-old former coaching inn situated close to the Nor
The Foxhunter's Inn in the village of West Down, on the A361 between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, is within easy reach of the golden sandy beaches of...
The beat goes
on for DJ Hayes John Hayes has run nightclubs in Scunthorpe since 1974. It all began on a night out in Tiffany's in Scunthorpe when he found himself...
Classic lagers fight for survival
Sometimes it's the small, simple words that cause the most problems. Take the word lager. Every week the MA reports, in both news and feature pages,...
Chance to buy into a bit of history at the Barn
An historic pub which dates back to 1568 has come onto the market. The leasehold interest in the 16th-century Tudor Barn in Well Hall Road, Eltham,...
Big Apple bars fear bite of smoke ban
In a move that will cause concern for members of the UK pub trade, another American city has banned smoking in all of its pubs and restaurants.The...
It's in the hands of 16 MPs
by Claire Hu These are the 16 MPs who will sit on the Licensing Bill's committee stage. They will decide the final shape of the Bill before it...
The Publican People Charter Update
Last week, The Publican Newspaper launched its new campaign - The Publican People Charter - which has been set up in a bid to improve customer...
Concern as plans to give EHOs power to close pubs are unveiled
Proposals to give Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) the powers to shut down noisy and rowdy pubs could spell trouble for licensees.Under the new...
OFT says no to beer tie probe
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has refused to launch an investigation into the beer prices and rents large pub companies charge lessees. The...
Barracuda has become a stealthy predator, armed to the teeth
It isn't hard to figure out why Barracuda is one of the snappiest retail operators in the industry's shark-infested waters these days. "In...
Host loses final battle
A Norfolk landlord who had just received £1m in compensation after being badly beaten in a pub attack 10 years ago has died of cancer. Ronald Mizon,...
Pubs seen as crucial in bid to promote tourism
By Clive Smith and The PMA Team Pubs can play a huge role in helping to persuade more people to visit the UK from abroad. British Tourist Association...
Six Continents faces £110m split bill
Six Continents has admitted it faces a £110m bill for the cost of demerging its pubs and hotels businesses.Its vast array of bankers, brokers,...