Scotland intervention - a step too far?
News that Scotland is to clampdown on alcohol drinks promotions was greeted with a cheer from licensees across the country. Finally someone is taking...
Archives for September 11, 2007
'Boy, 14 is an alcoholic'
A teenage boy has been sent for rehabilitation care after becoming an alcoholic at the age of 14. Police revealed that the boy, from Harrogate, North...
Drinkaware to appoint new trustees
Further to a successful first eight months in operation, The Drinkaware Trust is appointing three additional Trustees and a new Chair. Jean...
Chris Maclean: worrying signs
I've just been visited by a husband and wife team from the borough council's 'Environmental Response Team' ~ the 'smoking police' to you and I. I...
Six out of 10 prefer the modern pub
More than six out of 10 beer-lovers think that today's pubs are better than those in the 1970s, says the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). However,...
Government unveils new public information campaign
A new advertising campaign to promote responsible drinking, worth more than £10m, is to be launched by the government.Running from April 2008, the...
Golden Age of pubs
CAMRA says more than 60% of pub-goers think today's pubs are better than those in the 1970's
St Austell pays Tribute to South West rugby
St Austell Brewery is backing local rugby in by signing up its flagship beer Tribute as the main sponsor for 14 South West Leagues.The sponsorship...
Beer saving the planet
Camra has lavished praise on a number of craft brewers who are making a contribution to combating global warming and reducing carbon emissions. In...