Archives for April 23, 2003

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Laurel chef is cream of the crop

Patrick Robiquet, executive chef for the Laurel Pub Company, is celebrating after winning the Aubrey Allen Midlands Chef of the Year title. The...

Hampden's dry no more

Alcohol was sold to sports fans at Hampden Park for the first time in more than 20 years ­ but the move is unlikely to see an end to "dry" rugby and...

Poisonous spirit seized

Hundreds of bottles of potentially lethal vodka have been seized during raids on pubs and off licences in east London. The spirits, in 480 bottles...

Smoking ban could be in new bill

Concerns are growing that plans to ban smoking in pubs could be added to the new Licensing Bill. Labour MP Gareth Thomas, who is pushing through a...

Property boom slows Tadcaster

By Steve Hemsley Rising property prices may mean Tadcaster Pub Company falls short of its target of acquiring 40 pubs in Yorkshire, the north east...

Museum is a taste of history

The guide at the Museum of Brewing in Burton-on-Trent asked me sternly which beers I had tasted in the bar. "I had a drop of Joules and Worthington E...

Westminster aims to

clean up' Chinatown by Claire Hu Westminster City Council has launched a draft plan for London's Chinatown which aims to deter poor quality bars...

Reform puts the squeeze on clubs

While most of the attention in the licensing reform debates has been focused on the on-trade, the continuing position of registered members' clubs...

Customs targets 'bargain' cigarettes

Customs officials are cracking down on a new breed of website which claims to offer imported cigarettes and tobacco at cheap prices. The websites...

Easter sales boost for UK pubs

Pubs enjoyed a bumper Easter weekend as many Brits got out and about in the sunshine instead of travelling abroad.Pubs reported soaring sales over...

Expect a Doritos heatwave

Walkers Snacks will begin a £1m television advertising campaign this month to promote its launch of the new Extreme Chilli Heatwave flavour. The...