Archives for January 3, 2017

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Property

TV daredevil Guy Martin saves Batemans Brewery pub

By Nicholas Robinson

Daredevil Guy Martin has saved the local Lincolnshire pub of his youth, Kirmington village’s Batemans Brewery-owned Marrowbone & Cleaver, and spent a considerable amount renovating it.

Drinks predictions

What 2017 has in store for the drinks category

By Nikkie Sutton

Last year was a mixed bag for the pub trade, from the shockwaves following the ‘Leave’ vote of the EU referendum, to the heavily delayed pubs code and the anguish at the appointment of the US president-elect Donald Trump.

Licensing

Police block pub’s late-night licence bid

By Nicholas Robinson

Police are obstructing a Teesside pub’s bid to open until 5.30am because of its “violent past”, despite bosses claiming the site now attracts a more “cosmopolitan” clientele.

Sport

Full-time Fletch on The FA Cup

By Darren Fletcher, BT Sport commentator

The whole FA Cup experience may have changed over the years, but that doesn't change the fact that it's still a fantastic competition.