Trade backs fight against Sky's subscription hike
An MP's campaign to get Sky to review the prices it charges publicans is being backed by the United Kingdom and Ireland Licensed Trade...
Archives for July 16, 2003
Myliko International (Wines)
by Graham Ridout Who are they? Myliko was established in 1991 and initially specialised in Hungarian wine. The company moved with market requirements...
Merchants of woe
Now that summer is well and truly with us, we can hopefully look forward to a very welcome, busy trading period. This is the time when we licensees...
Scottish minimum pricing system could move to England
A licensing strategy designed to break the legal deadlock over irresponsible drinks promotions is set to spread across Scotland, and could be adapted...
Cosy Blacksmiths up for grabs
Situated in the pretty East Devon village of Plymtree, the Blacksmiths Arms is now available through the Stonesmith Partnership of Exeter. A detached...
New tune for Pitcher & Piano
Pitcher & Piano broke new ground in 1986 when it became the first of a new generation of female-friendly bars. This week an updated version of...
Daniels pub highlights
lease option The Ipswich office of agent Christie & Co, has sold the Daniels pub in Longhouse Road, Chadwell St Mary, near Grays, Essex, on...
Smoking's part of pub culture
The proposal to ban smoking in public places is flawed. Future implications have not been thought through. Two or three years ago, I would come out...
Licensing issues still to be resolved
Further concerns have been raised over the new Licensing Act, which is now law after receiving Royal Assent. Some of the issues voiced from many...
Inder is elected as new SLV governor
Greene King licensee Ian Inder, who runs the Fox Inn in Bramdean, Hampshire, has been elected to become the governor of licensed trade charity the...
Holsten Pils now packaged in non-returnable bottles
Holsten Pils is to be packaged in new non-returnable bottles in a move which the brewer says will bring major commercial and environmental benefits...
Holsten launches first non-alcoholic beer
Amid talk of responsible drinking, Holsten UK is doing its bit by launching its first non-alcoholic beer (NAB).Brewed in Hamburg, Germany, and with...
S&N allowed to keep Beer Seller
Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) has put the brakes on plans to sell the Beer Seller after the competition authorities waved through the brewing...
Buyers lock horns for
Yates's wine offering by Tony Halstead Yates has put its legendary "Aussie White" wine brand up for sale and two buyers are locked in a bidding...
An evolution in drinking?
The Government believes licensing reform will reduce drunken disorder and help us become more Continental in our approach to alcohol. But will it...
Young's defends host in row over serving Best
by John Harrington London-based brewer Young's has defended its decision to serve alcohol to recovering alcoholic George Best. The ex-footballer, who...
One great leap for ale-kind
If travel broadens the mind, then my little grey cells have been revitalised by two long trips to remote parts of the country. They are trips that...