Fears raised about safety of electronic cigarettes
The government is set to crack down on sales of electronic cigarettes with tests being carried out to assess their levels of toxicity. Many pubs and...
Archives for August 11, 2009
Welsh council saves rural pub
A Welsh council has rejected plans to demolish a disused rural pub, on the grounds that it would mean the loss of a valued community facility. The...
17th century inn transformed into 'boutique townhouse inn'
A run-down Suffolk pub has been transformed into a 'boutique townhouse inn' after being purchased by hotel group Thorpeness and Aldeburgh Hotels....
Humphreys: Newquay ID scheme misguided
An agreement between a council-backed trade group and authorities in Newquay not to accept PASS-accredited ID cards is "misguided".
Pigs pub opens allotment for customers
A Norfolk pub chef is inviting customers to use the pub's garden as an allotment to grow produce for the pub's menu. The Pigs at Edgefield has...
How to... sell cask beer
OK, so following the first two Beer Matters 'How to…' guides, you are looking after your beer correctly and tasting it before serving to ensure...
Pubs join local toilet scheme in Wokingham
Pubs in Wokingham, Berkshire are opening up their toilets to the public under a new scheme. The council has closed the public toilets and has...
Scores on Doors to show licence info
The public could soon access details of a pub's licence alongside its food hygiene rating on the Scores on the Doors website. Developers of the...
Nielsen takes stake in CGA Strategy
Market research company Nielsen has taken an equity stake in on-trade consultancy CGA Strategy. Nielsen will now transfer its UK on-trade services...
Charles Wells sells 11 pubs
Charles Wells has sold 11 pubs with a further four under offer of the batch of 24 it put up for sale. The rural and urban pubs range in price from...
Nexum considering position on all-inclusives
Nexum Leisure, the company run by Paul Kinsey, is considering its position on all-inclusive drinks offers.
Get kids in pubs for meals, says food writer
Serving meals to school children could help pubs stave off closure and provide a healthy fill for kids, says food writer Prue Leith.
Newquay seeks advice from Oldham over disorder
Cornwall Council says it will be talking to Oldham officials for advice on dealing with alcohol-related problems, amid plans for the country's first...
Camerons trebles brewing capacity
The group installed ten brewing vessels at its site in Hartlepool which will increase beer production from 375,000 barrels a year to about one...
Food safety: Takeaway trouble
A common problem faced by the hospitality industry is function organisers wanting to take away excess food after an event - particularly when guest...
'Send schoolchildren to the pub for lunch'
TV food critic Prue Leith has urged pubs to serve hot lunches to schoolchildren to fight the recession. She said providing school meals would help...
Comment: The great pear shortage
There's evidence that pear cider has taken over where the success of conventional apple left off. Asking for 'a pint of cider' in three venues last...
Mark Daniels: Supermarkets - out of sight, out of mind
I would like to go on record as being a bit of a lightweight. It doesn't take me very many drinks at all to get utterly drunk and, as I really don't...