Archives for December 8, 2016

Pest control

Mouse spotted in JDW pub

Pest-control operators were called to a JDW pub in Kent after a mouse was seen scurrying across the floor.

2017 Publican Awards finalists announced

Stonegate Pub Company and New World Trading Company (NWTC) are leading the shortlist for the 2017 Publican Awards with six nominations apiece.

Drink-driving limit

Transport secretary rejects calls to lower drink-drive limit

Transport secretary Chris Grayling has rejected calls to cut the blood alcohol limit from 80mg per 100ml to 50mg, according to reports.

Charity

‘We're going to take X Factor on and be Christmas no 1’: pub takes on challenge with festive video

A pub that made a Christmas music video featuring its ‘oldest’ regular customer is hoping to reach Christmas no.1 this year.

Beer

Hairy Bikers’ Dave Myers becomes British Guild of Beer Writers’ first honorary member

The Hairy Bikers’ Dave Myers has been made the first honorary member of the British Guild of Beer Writers. 

BEER

Heineken launches new 'wild' lager H41 in the UK

Heineken has announced the launch of H41, a new lager made with 'wild' yeast from Patagonia, into the UK on-trade. 

MA500

BII Licensee of the Year: "Birmingham is a vibrant city, has plenty of culture and the people are friendly"

Ahead of the next MA500 club meeting in Birmingham, The Morning Advertiser looks at why operators should consider opening a site in this thriving city.

MA500

Bitters N' Twisted's Matt Scriven: 'I wanted to put Birmingham on the map'

Ahead of the next MA500 club meeting in Birmingham, The Morning Advertiser gets top tips from an existing licensee. After opening its first site in 2006, Bitters N’ Twisted now consists of multiple sites punctuated across Birmingham and beyond. 

MA Sport

Dartcember pub quiz part 2 - Phil Taylor

Ahead of the World Darts Championship, which will be shown live on Sky Sports from December 15, five of the world's leading darts players will be testing their wits against their fellow players in an exclusive pub quiz. Next up is the legendary Phil 'The...