Coors Brewers has reinforced its commitment to cask ale by i
White Shield head brewer Steve Wellington described St Modwen as: "A thirst-quenching blend of wheat and White Shield's traditional pale-ale malts,...
Archives for July 2, 2003
Drink pricing is in a fix
Adam Withrington looks at how minimum pricing schemes may work as a solution to binge-drinking.Fighting, the spilling of blood and no small amount of...
Fear allayed over barstaff exposure to smoke
Fears over barstaff exposure to smoke are unfounded if licensees have Charter-standard ventilation, new research has suggested.The University of...
Too late to cry wolf over bill
Where have the pub companies and trade bodies been for the last five years? Is it really credible to believe that organisations so closely involved...
Brutal sex attack in Brighton pub is a wake-up call for host
Pubs warned as drug rapes rise by Claire Hu The horrific case of a woman who was raped and photographed in a pub toilet highlights the urgent need...
Anger as Sky hikes up fees
Sky has caused outrage among licensees by hiking up its annual subscription charge for Premiership football in pubs.The move has come with no...
Crehan on Brink of £1m payout
By Andrew Pring Former Inntrepreneur licensee Bernard Crehan could be set for £1.3m in damages after the judge hearing his case decided the beer tie...
BMA calls for ban on drink ads
The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling on the government to impose a complete ban on alcohol advertising.Having successfully lobbied for an...
A handle on door-staff licensing?
The Security Industry Authority has now (thankfully) clarified the position of pub landlords with regard to the employment of door staff. At least, I...
Weston Hotel sold in midst of boom
The quick sale of the Weston Hotel in Scarborough reflects the strong demand for coastal hotels in Yorkshire, according to property agent Christie...
Kings Head sold
The Kings Head Hotel in the village of Great Bircham, Norfolk, has been sold to Bircham Estates Ltd. The company plans to close the premises for a...
Licensing reform will put spotlight on pubs' marketing codes
Mair: trade must take social responsibility' by Claire Hu Diageo is calling for the creation of an industry-wide body to research British drinking...
Kids ban speeds on reform
Unaccompanied children will be barred from pubs under the new licensing regime after the government made a key concession to help push the Licensing...
Pubs join crime fight
Pubs are joining forces with high-street retailers in an initiative to catch shoplifters. The radio link-up scheme, thought to be the first of its...
Half Moon's in sale phase
After five years of ownership, publican Jan Kendall has placed the Half Moon, in the small village of High Wych, east Hertfordshire, on the market....