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Spirit outlines expansion plans for managed estate

By John Harrington

Spirit Pub Company has outlined the potential for expansion across its managed concepts, with Fayre & Square having the potential to grow from 156 to 250 sites and Flaming Grill possibly from 84 to 225 outlets.

Crime at the lowest level since statistics began

By Ellie Bothwell

Crime is at its lowest level since records began with public order offences – most often associated with alcohol related crime and disorder – seeing the biggest drop, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed.

Trade urges rethink over Blackpool council's EMRO plans

By Ellie Bothwell

The pub trade has urged Blackpool council to rethink its plans for an early morning restriction order (EMRO), saying it will “devastate” the town’s tourism economy and create a “flashpoint” for violence.