Archives for May 2, 2006

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Barman attacked for enforcing smoke ban

By Iain O'Neil

Fears that bar staff and licensees would be put in a vulnerable position when enforcing smoke bans have proven true for at least one Scottish pub...

Screening sports: Race you!

It'll take more than the World Cup to pay for your big screen. Wesley Yin-Poole puts his money on racing.Horse racing, previously considered by many...

World Cup warm-up: World Cup ideas

Are you warmed up for the World Cup yet? Here are some ideas to bring some of the atmosphere of the greatest football tournament into your...

World Cup warm-up: Plan your strategies

Top tips to increase your profits during the World Cup.Licensees are looking forward to busy bars when the FIFA World Cup hits pub screens. Carlsberg...

Licensee bids to raise profile of pubs

A Kent licensee is set to walk from John O'Groats to Lands End in a bid to raise the profile of the great British pub.Darren Apps, from Tonbridge,...

FA Cup quiz

The FA Cup final between Liverpool and West Ham next weekend could be a great chance to rehearse your strategy for the World Cu

Punch denies plans to cut office jobs

By Iain O'Neil

Punch has denied it is about to make staff at the recently acquired Spirit Group reapply for their jobs to cut out duplication. The pub company...

Screening sports: Plasma pitfalls

As many pubs buy plasma screens for the World Cup, Mike Clayton identifies hidden problems.Orders for TV-type plasmas have increased significantly....

White Horse pub wins coveted Platinum award

By John Harrington

The much-loved White Horse in Parson's Green, London, has become the first pub to achieve the highest honour in an awards scheme for pubs that serve...