Is Scotland heading for an all-out smoking ban?
Trade leaders in Scotland fear the country is still heading towards an outright smoking ban in pubs - despite an apparent softening on the issue in...
Archives for October 6, 2004
Why glass ban is not the answer
Switching to plastic and toughened glass sends out completely the wrong message about violent behaviour The photographs of Louise McClintock before...
Young people selling drink
Q I remember an article of yours that said people aged under 18 are banned from selling drink. But I see several youngsters working in supermarkets...
It's a kinda magic
The Water Witch in Lancaster has customers spellbound after its owners decided to cast out well-known beer brands for quality real ales. Tim Hampson...
75 convictions leads to three-year ban
A serial troublemaker has been banned from entering any pub in Norwich city centre for three years after racking up 75 convictions. Stuart Andrews,...
Anger over SIA delays
Senior pubco managers have attacked the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and demanded answers over delays to the new doorstaff registration...
New brewing contracts boost Marston's 60%'
by The PMA Team Three new beer-supply contracts will see beer volumes at Wolver-hampton & Dudley's Marston's Brewery increase by around 60% in...
Sheps facing bid to shake up company
Former Shepherd Neame vice-chairman Stuart Neame is expected to signal a new chapter in the feud of Faversham at the company's annual general meeting...
OFT giving mixed messages over minimum pricing
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is firing mixed messages at licensees and local authorities over minimum pricing schemes.But there are new hopes...
Brake donation aids LV School
A new sixth-form block at the Licensed Victuallers' School in Ascot has opened, thanks to a £500,000 donation from the founders of the Brake...
Guiding hand
The Fox at Lower Oddington in Gloucestershire was named Michelin's first pub of the year last month. Mark Taylor talks to its owner about its winning...
Trade Talk: Steve Perez
Steve Perez, founder and managing director of drinks company Global Brands Limited, on binge-drinking.Tim Martin said: "If sex was invented in the...
Drink Talking: Matt Jackson
No one dares to criticise CAMRA - Matt Jackson of the Water Witch in Lancaster invites discussion.I feel obliged as a proactive member of the...
BIDs scheme raises concerns over service charges
Business improvement districts (BIDs) could pose just another financial burden on businesses, Alex Salussolia, chairman of the Association of...
Legal advice: Licensing regulations complicate matters
The regulations attached to the Licensing Act have complicated matters rather than simplified them.By Deborah McCallum of thePublican.com's team of...
SFI builds platform of recovery says Lawson
by The PMA Team Troubled Slug & Lettuce and Litten Tree operator SFI Holdings has reported a £26.4m loss in the year ended 29 May. But executive...
New JDW menu offers healthy options for kids
by MA Reporter Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has launched its new children's menu with an emphasis on healthy eating. The menu is available to...
Mixed signals
Some conflicting messages on minimum pricing are emerging from the OFT and the Home Office. Tom Sandham reports.At its height, the cheap drink...
Spiders to clean up gents' loos
Wigan-based pubco Yesteryear is using spiders to slash toilet cleaning costs at its 25 bars in the north of England. The company has bought 105 fake...