Licensee bids to be Lib Dem MP
A Dorset licensee is bidding to become a Lib Dem MP at the next general election. Philip Eades is a Hall and Woodhouse tenant at the Sloop in Poole...
Archives for July 5, 2009
'Beer festival closes after customers drink all the beer'
A beer festival had to close a day early after customers drank the bar dry. The Beer on the Wye festival in Herefordshire was due to run until Sunday...
Diageo faces backlash over job cuts
Drinks giant Diageo is under pressure from trade unions and political leaders in Scotland over its decision to axe 900 jobs. Diageo announced last...
Tentative steps towards a better industry
So Lord Mandelson can have a nice, relaxing summer break without having to fret over whether or not to refer the pub industry to the Competition...
'Rural pubs need 100% rate relief to survive'
Rural pubs must be offered 100% rate relief if they are to survive, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Doncaster Brewery back in business
Thorne Brewery in Doncaster has brewed its first pint since 1986 — all profits will be reinvested back into the local community
Yates's staff help wounded soldiers
Staff at Yates's pubs across the country have been throwing themselves into a host of activities to raise funds for wounded soldiers. To mark its...
Hamish Champ: Smoking ban anniversaries will go on. And on. And on.
I see the second anniversary of the English smoking ban was marked in much the same way as was the first, with vociferous opposition from...
Marston's gets shareholder nod for £175m rights issue
Executives at Midlands brewer Marston's breathed sigh of relief this morning after the group's proposed £176m rights issue was given the go-ahead by...