Archives for September 17, 2008

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Ban on pub signs to stop drink-driving

Fears are growing that pubs across the country could be asked to take down their road signs to prevent drink-driving following action by a local...

Pub unaware of sale

A licensee was shocked to read a newspaper article stating her pub had been sold and was due to be converted into a synagogue. Ellen McLean, manager...

Gas checks: pubco acts

By John Harrington

Enterprise Inns is ensuring all tenancy agreements are issued with a valid gas certificate after news emerged of the tragic accidental death of one of its tenants from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Food matching: The de-cyder

There's something I've been meaning to get off my chest for some time - the word 'fare' does not have a 'y' in it. Any menu which tries to tempt me...

Funding for flood-hit northern pubs

By John Harrington

A Government-backed body has promised funding to help flood-hit pubs in north-east England. A £500,000 flood relief fund is being offered for firms...

Skull Splitter facing Portman Group Probe

By Matt Eley Matt

An award-winning beer could be axed because of fears its Viking branded bottles have an aggressive theme. A report commissioned by drinks watchdog...

Top TV football games pub 'blackout'

By Tony Halstead

Thousands of pubs were caught up in a soccer-TV black-out of England's vital World Cup qualifying matches following satellite channel Setanta's capture of exclusive rights.