Archives for March 12, 2007

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Chris Maclean: we're in the book!

By Chris Maclean

More good news came last night with the visit of the CAMRA reps completing our entry for the 2008 Good Beer Guide. This accolade is very important to...

Pubs warned over fire safety laws

By James Wilmore

Pubs are being urged to check they are complying with new safety laws to avoid a fine up to £10,000 or even jail. Since last October, the...

Pick of the pubs

By James Wilmore

Named after the famous adventurer, navigator, author and poet, who was born close by, the Sir Walter Raleigh in East Budleigh, Devon, is a...

Take advice on planning, pubs urged

By James Wilmore

Pubs are being urged to seek independent advice on planning decisions surrounding the smoke ban to avoid being caught out by over-zealous councils....

Punch chief to step down

Punch Taverns' chief operating officer Adrian Fawcett is stepping down on 30 March. Fawcett, pictured with Giles Thorley, is leaving the company to...

SNP wants to ban off-trade promotions

The Scottish National Party (SNP) will ban off-trade deep discounting drink promotions north of the border if it wins power in Scotland's May...

Alan Bowes declared bankrupt

By Hamish Champ

Alan Bowes, the former head of collapsed pub business London & Edinburgh Swallow Group, has been declared bankrupt.Records on the Individual...