'New Year revellers stuck in the pub for three nights thanks to the heavy snow'
They set out on New Year's Eve to toast the start of 2010 with a pint with some friends in their local pub. But for revellers at the Tan Hill Inn in...
Archives for January 4, 2010
Celebrity chef launches first real ale
Celebrity chef Brian Turner has recently launched a beer named Amber Ale (4.2% abv).
Chris Maclean: Helping the council update its licensing policy
As we are so often reminded, the Licensing Act set out to promote four licensing objectives; prevention of crime and disorder, public safety,...
Sky will not give evidence in landmark foreign satellite case
Sky and several other sports broadcasters will not be allowed to give evidence in a landmark foreign satellite football case.
BII announces 2009 NITAs shortlist
The BII has revealed its shortlist for the 2009 National Industry Training Awards (NITAs) across seven categories.
Peach's Paul Cutsforth to join Orchid
Peach pub company operations director Paul Cutsforth is to leave the company to join the board of managed operator Orchid at the end of March. Peach...
Pubs urged to take part in world record quiz attempt
Licensees are being urged to take part in an attempt to break the world record for the largest ever pub quiz. Charity the Family Holiday Association...
JDW to buy 12 pubs from 3DE for £4.3m
JD Wetherspoon is expected to shortly confirm the acquisition of 12 late-night venues from 3D Entertainment (3DE) for an estimated £4.3m.
Customers stuck at England's highest pub
Party-goers at England's highest pub were forced into a marathon three-day session after heavy snowfalls stranded customers.
Hamish Champ: Plus ca change, etc, as they say in 'la belle France'
So how was it for you? Your New Year's Eve I mean. Mine was certainly pleasant, pre-loading in reverse as I did in a nice pub in East Dulwich - and...
Pub live music boost
Pubs with a capacity under 100 could host live music without having the provision in their licence under new Government plans. However, residents...
Punch warns licensees to "think carefully" before taking industrial action
Punch Taverns has warned its lessees to "think carefully" before signing up to the GMB's call for tied tenants to take industrial action against...
Pub in the Park collapse leaves almost £1m shortfall
The collapse of a planned outdoor festival to celebrate the British pub, Pub in the Park, has left creditors out-of-pocket by just under £1m. Pub...
Fuller's buys historic Hampstead pub
London brewer Fuller's has bought a grade II-listed pub in Hampstead from a private owner for an undisclosed sum. The deal for the Holly Bush, which...
Karlsson's Gold Vodka available to on trade
Karlsson's Gold Vodka (70cl/40% abv) is now available to the on trade via drinks importer Fluid Brands and its distributors — Coe Vintners,...