Spirit car clamping defeat forces rethink
by Claire Hu Spirit Group is looking at its policy on pub car parking control after being sued by a group of parents whose cars were clamped by an...
Archives for September 3, 2003
CAMRA's girl power
The Campaign for Real Ale is modernising, starting with the appointment of its first female chairman. Michelle Perrett speaks to Paula Waters.Beards,...
GK faces legal row for antifreeze case
Greene King Pub Company is facing the threat of legal action after tests confirmed that Aftershock bottles at one of its pubs contained antifreeze,...
Wine focus: A vintage view
Wine research from The Publican in association with:In the second of our series focusing on the uncorked potential of wine in pubs, Andy Knott...
Look out Mr Martin, here comes Toby, 15
Toby Kheng has become one of the youngest "landlords" in the country even though he won't be able to take up his post behind the bar for another...
Publicans lack interest in Licensing Act, claims LA chief
Licensees across the country have been slammed for failing to take the new Licensing Act seriously.Patrick Crowley, a leading local authority chief,...
There is still plenty of activity in the high-street leaseho
The agent says that contrary to media reports of doom and gloom and despite recent profit warnings and some high-profile failures from the...
Sex attack allegation
The car park of Cambridge pub the Boathouse was cordoned off on Monday as police investigated an allegation of indecent assault. A man had walked...
Property briefs
A traditional 14th century detached pub in Clapton near Bristol is up for sale through agent Moore, Wood & Cockram.The Black Horse has two bars,...
It's just a Purbeck day...
The Isle of Purbeck in Dorset sails under false colours. It's not an island, rather a large promontory firmly attached to the rest of the county. But...
Buying a pint for son, 16
QIf a father walks into the pub bar and asks for two lagers, then takes them into the garden and gives one to his16-year-old son, is he breaking the...
Everards has produced Equinox its latest seasonal ale. The
It is brewed with Maris Otter barley and Goldings hops and tasting notes declare: "It delivers an unusually delicate balance of sweetness and...
Ever So Sensible puts faith in Dogma venues
by Tony Halstead Midlands-based Ever So Sensible Bars is to open two more of its innovative Dogma venues over the next 12 months. It follows the...
Superb grades from LVS students top off busy year
The Licensed Victuallers' School established for the children of licensees has produced record-breaking results both at GCSE and at A Level in...
BBPA renews calls for beer duty slash
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has renewed its demands for a cut in beer duty rates. The calls come after ferry company Hoverspeed...
Scottish smoking ban postponed
A total ban on smoking in pubs in Scotland has been put on the back-burner, despite pressure from an MSP.The Scottish Executive has revealed that it...
Maiden bowls 'em
over again in Herts Multi-award winning McMullen's pub the Maiden's Head has struck gold again, after being named Hertfordshire Pub of the Year by...
Black Sheep boom
The Black Sheep Brewery has seen turnover rise 13% to top £10m for the first time. The North Yorkshire-based brewery recorded pre-tax profits of...
Wizard continues £3m quest to fill pubs void
by MA Reporter Wizard Inns has continued its policy of opening outlets in under-pubbed towns with a new site Cromwells Bar Café in thecentre...
Opportunities: Raining champion
It may seem obvious that different weather can have varying effects on your sales, but one man is out to go one step further. Phil Mellows...
Licensees warned over rising 'compenstion culture'.
Insurance companies are warning licensees to expect sharp rises in public liability premiums as the growing litigation culture prompts customers to...
Stars in your bars
Have you ever thought how a film or pop star could boost wine sales? Short of having their company for a fleeting visit, the next best idea would be...