Police
Brutal attack leaves Sussex licensee 'covered in blood'
A pub lessee was left ‘covered from head to toe in blood’ after an unprovoked attack in Newhaven.
Archives for May 31, 2015
Scottish brewery to open new gastropub
Arran Brewery, which produces a range of ales, is to convert the site of the old Bower Bar in Kilbirnie to new gastropub the Weavers.
Young Punchbowl Inn chef in running for serious acclaim
A young pub chef has qualified for the semi-finals of the Craft Guild of Chefs’ Young National Chef of the Year competition.
New name and structure for Bidvest 3663
Foodservice provider Bidvest 3663 is changing its name and is entering a "new era of development" for the business.
Westons boosts Stowford Press' premium credentials
Westons has launched a new campaign for its Stowford Press cider brand to reinforce it “premium credentials” and “true British character”.
Utilities
Pubs save thousands after utility bills challenged
Pubs have saved thousands of pounds thanks to a service which discovers if the property is being overcharged for utility bills.
Celeb chef Phil Vickery to hold gluten-free masterclasses
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is set to run a gluten-free masterclasses in collaboration with Knorr Gravy, aimed at operators and chefs who want to diversify their coeliac-friendly food offer.
Food hygeine
Surrey pub hit with £13k fine for mouse infestation
A mouse infestation led to a £13,916.66 fine after a gastropub pleaded guilty to food hygiene offences, but the pub since improved to gain a food rating of five.
Legal
Advice: Avoiding a licence review
When I am representing clients in review hearings I often think of naked people.