Tenanted pubcos in premises licence snub
Tenanted pub companies will not be able to register an interest on the premises licence of their pubs under the new Licensing Bill. The government...
Archives for April 16, 2003
Oh Hugh, far too casual
Whilst speaking at the ALMR's recent annual lunch I could not resist commenting on the Six Continents' AGM, Mr Hugh Osmond and his "casual...
MA poll finds majority will absorb tax rises
By Steve Hemsley Fewer than half of licensees are planning to increase the price of beer or wine following last week's Budget. The trade has slammed...
More pubs than ever to support St George's Day
More pubs than ever before are expected to celebrate St George's Day next Wednesday (April 23) after a high-profile campaign.The value of St George...
Family tie cut after 40 years in North Wales
The Bryn Howel Hotel at Llangollen in North Wales has changed hands after 40 years in the same family ownership. The outlet had been run most...
Here comes the sun
Summer is fast approaching so Ben McFarland takes a look at some of the refreshing alternatives on offer for thirsty customers.Slap on the suncream,...
Sky takes to the air with new music TV
Sky's three new music channels Scuzz, The Amp, and Flaunt launch today at 2.00pm. Each will be available to Sky digital pub and club...
A new premium lager beer is being imported from Belgium that
Tikka Beer director Rohit Amin said: "Using a combination of Indian and Pilsner styles, I decided on a recipe that utilises rice, alongside some of...
Froggatt's S&N call up is surprise' to trade
By Claire Hu Scottish and Newcastle, Britain's biggest brewer, has surprised the trade by appointing a company outsider, Tony Froggatt, as its new...
MP bids to ban smoking in venues that sell food
A Labour MP has won the right to introduce a bill to ban smoking in all public places that serve food. Gareth Thomas, MP for Harrow West, gained...
First-time buyer gets her Billy
A first-time buyer Rachel Morgan from Northampton has purchased the leasehold interest in the King William IV pub (known locally as the King...
Nottingham police charge pubs for policing
A new proposal to force licensees to pay for extra policing has been slammed as "unfair" by the industry.Nottingham chief constable Steve Green has...
Cameron's Lion King
Mark Stretton meets David Soley, who last year merged Cameron's and Castle Eden to safeguard the art of brewing in the North East.I wanted to talk...
Okells' Manx Cat stalks north west
By Tony Halstead Isle of Man-brewed Okells beers will play a starring role in a new pub chain opening on the UK mainland. Former Robert Cain Brewery...
Bombardier grows
Contrary to AC Nielsen figures published in the Morning Advertiser on 10 April, Charles Wells brewery wishes to correct inaccurate figures for...