Hydes too tough for executioner's axe
Who will be the next to go? That was the question on many lips when Fuller's bought George Gale's brewery in Hampshire last month.
Archives for December 8, 2005
IN BRIEF
news in brief
THE GUV'NOR
The licensee of the Radnor Arms in Corston, Wiltshire, fears he will have to throw two years' hard work down the toilet and sell his business if a...
The subtle art of matchmaking
Its value may be open to debate, but as Fiona Sims points out, the matching of food and wine can prove to be a real winner FIONA SIMS One subject...
Clubs can't sell alcohol to outsiders
Of course, it is early days and the new licensing system has to bed down. But there still remains the rather confused situation about members' clubs....
Secrets of my success
Anthony Mears has increased turnover at his pub, the Ivy House in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, five-fold in under 10 years. He tells EWAN...
Pubcos challenge FA over TV football ban
Hosts go to court as Spirit Group and Greene King question the legality of Saturday 'closed period' by John Harrington Around 100 Spirit Group and...
Open books: open mind
For once, The interests of pubco and licensee may be completely coterminous here. Many licensees will be cynical about the trend among pubcos to...
Licensee spends 14 hours in cell after pub dispute
A licensee is furious after spending 14 hours in a police cell for throwing out a customer he claimed was drunk. Rod Evans at the Tafarn Y Trap in...
Maximise when you mechanise
Want to offer customers more without the need for extra staff? Vending machines, says GRAHAM RIDOUT, could be the answer.
Heavyweight thriller
by Lawrence Dutrieux There is rumble in the jungle in the English boxing scene as the biggest all-British heavyweight fight in more than a decade...
Inquiry launched into future of community pubs
A major inquiry into the future of community pubs is being launched to help stem a huge wave of closures. The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group is...
My Shout
John McNamara says it is crucial for hosts to know the important parts of the new Licensing Act I think that we can all agree that the licensed trade...
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Freedom of operation within the new system ' have a work's Christmas party booked at my local guild hall on 17 December. Am I right in thinking I...
Rivals find brewing bond
Despite support opposing football teams, Jim Harrison and Dave Wickett were definitely on the same side when they launched a new brewery for...
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Wayside menu shake-up
by Jo Bruce A new menu has been rolled out across Wayside Inns as part of a major catering shake-up. The changes are the most significant to be made...
Spirited Punch likely to sell off 1,000 pubs
by The PMA Team Punch Taverns boss Giles Thorley has indicated at least 1,000 pubs are likely be sold by the company in the wake of its acquisition...
Anti-pub media slated by frustrated licensees
by Lucy Britner Frustrated licensees who back the Morning Advertiser's campaign to 'Lay off my Local' are increasingly fed up with the hysterical...
Hosts suffering amid this licencing scandal
As you read this, it will be two weeks after the second appointed day, when the new licensing regime confounded the Daily Mail and friends by passing...
Pubco forced to pay Sky £65,000 damages
by Lucy Britner North London pub company Irish Pubs has had to pay £65,000 in damages to Sky for illegally showing football at 11 pubs. Sky...
Cheeky new tack for port
Thanks to the efforts of singer Charlotte Church, port is starting to gain a following outside the Christmas period. But, as Rosie Davenport reports,...
Cornish pair win Greyhound race
A ghost and a mention in the Domesday Book are just some of the features of the Greyhound Inn, Fenny Bridges, Devon, which has just changed hands....
Family brewers stepping up to ensure survival
Family brewers are stepping up their lobbying and campaigning activity to help ensure their future survival.The change comes after an Independent...
Police vow to get tough in hunt for rogue pubs
by John Harrington Police forces are stepping up their attempts to close 'problem' pubs and clubs under the new licensing regime. Forces are now...
Trade leaders welcome likely fees review delay
by Tony Halstead Trade leaders have welcomed news there is unlikely to be an early review of fee levels brought in as part of the Licensing Act. The...
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CITY BRIEFS
city news latest
Crime down under new licensing regime
The new Licensing Act has already made a significant impact in reducing crime, according to one senior police officer.Sgt Nigel Dermott, licensing...
Pubcos to introduce code of practice for tenants
Pub companies are set to incorporate a new code of practice governing their relationship with pub tenants from early next year.The British Beer &...