Pubs face fightback in smoking ban price war
The local curry house can be expected to mount a strong defence as pubs try to steal food trade from rivals.With more 'casual diners' expected to eat...
Archives for June 25, 2007
London bar gets extra hours in landmark case
A landmark licensing case has seen a London bar granted extended hours in the West End stress area. Fudge, on Bear Street, just off Leicester Square,...
Nestlé Toque d'Or winners announced
A team from Blackpool and the Fylde College have won the Nestlé Toque d'Or 2007 competition. Now in its 19th year, the competition combines...
Flooding hits Northern pubs
Pubs in the North have been fighting the flood waters with many being forced to tackle water ridden cellars while providing a haven for...
Legal advice: License extensions
On June 14, 2007, Westminster Magistrates Court decided to grant an appeal that would allow the extension of the terminal hour to 1am on Thursdays,...
Chris Maclean: learning the art of drinking
My youngest daughter has been quite upset today. As a parent I have a reputation for being quite blunt and forthcoming in our relationship. For...
George Bateman dies
George Bateman, chairman of the Lincolnshire brewer that bears his name, has died after a long illness. According to a statement from the company he...
Legal advice: Will the new Portman Group code affect me?
The Portman Group's 4th Edition Code of Practice banning shooters and slammers, reported in The Publican (June 19), does not apply to retailer-led...
Caledonian Brewing Company raises £3,000 for charity
Staff at the Caledonian Brewing Company raised £3,000 for the Scottish Community Foundation by completing a 54 mile walk in just one day.Six people...
Pubs suffer in flooding
Licensees in South Yorkshire are counting the cost of horrific flood damage caused by devastating floods this week. Scores of pub cellars were...
What the papers say - June 26, 2007
Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in Yorkshire today because of fears that a dam could burst after torrential rain caused...