North West Focus Food: Buzz about bangers
If you're looking to attract attention, an award wining sausage isn't a bad place to start. Kevin Berkins' bangers have been raising more than a few...
Archives for February 23, 2007
A passion for quality
Having supported Liverpool FC since he was 10 years old, for London-born Rob Gutmann the North West city was the obvious place to study for a degree....
Scottish clubs to be allowed to undercut pubs
Thousands of private members' clubs across Scotland could be allowed to open their doors to the public - raising fears for the future of pubs. The...
Police push for plastic glasses
Police in Northamptonshire are pushing for pubs and clubs to introduce polycarbonate glasses and bottles. The move was discussed during a debate on...
Competition: Go green and get lean!
The Publican, in conjunction with British Gas Business, is today launching The Efficiency Factor, a nationwide competition to find the most energy...
Bucking a trend?
Scottish & Newcastle did rather well in 2006, particularly in 'developing' markets. Its East European Baltic Beverage Holdings venture saw a 64...
Question time
As many questions were left in the air as answers over the implications of the smoking ban during the Welsh legs of a series of BII roadshows...
Your A-Z Directory
So you've got an outside area, and you're not afraid to use it. Time to get hold of someone who can help. With the help of AIR, we have pulled...
North West Focus: brewery listing
This list is an update on information contained in the Good Beer Guide 2007. Use it to order local beers for your pub3 riversStockport0161 477...
The more you plan now, the better...
Caroline Flint is under no illusions as to the size of the task ahead of her. As public health minister she is charged with putting England's smoking...
Chris Maclean: horse trading
Sunday sees the start of the point-to-point season in the South East. For those who follow the horses this is the entry level competitive racing...
North West Focus: brewers forum
Adam Withrington, drinks editor of The Publican, chaired a discussion among brewers in the North West, including:Oliver Robinson - marketing...
Legal advice: What's the deal with asbestos?
As with many buildings, asbestos is common in pubs. It can be in almost any part of the building, from the floor tiles to the roofing material, and...