Archives for May 31, 2009

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Most Wadworth hosts say rent is fair

By John Harrington

Six out of 10 Wadworth tenants agree their rent is fair, according to survey commissioned by the Wiltshire brewer and pub operator. A total of 60% agreed with the statement "I believe my rent is fair for the business I do".

Woodforde's brewery: no bar to growth

By Hamish Champ

All too regularly one hears of a pub being converted into flats or a house, or simply demolished altogether by a property developer. The practice,...

Guinness promotion targets rugby fans

Guinness is aiming to attract rugby fans to the pub through a promotion offering a VIP trip to South Africa to see the third and final British Lions...

Licensees hit out at "abhorrent" BNP

By James Wilmore

Licensees have hit out the British National Party (BNP) for targeting pubs as part of its campaign for this week's European elections. The BNP claims...

Molson Coors buys Cobra Beer

By Ewan Turney

Brewing giant Molson Coors has bought Cobra Beer out of administration — it will be run under a new joint venture.

UK remains near top of EU beer tax league

By James Wilmore

Tax levels on UK beer remain the third highest in Europe - with British drinkers paying nine times the duty rate of their German counterparts, new...

Local Hero: Glory for the Bell

Winning a gold medal in any sport is a huge achievement - but when it comes after the winner lost the use of both his legs, it is something very...

Booker's seven new wines for on-trade

By Robyn Lewis

Wholesaler Booker has developed a wine range exclusively for the on-trade. The seven wines — three whites, three reds and a rosé — have been...