Inside an abandoned needle-infested ‘pub from hell’
Hundreds of filthy needles lie strewn across the tables where drinkers used to sit and chat in a ‘once thriving’ pub.
Archives for January 2, 2019
CAMRA appoints new chief executive and deputy chief executive
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has appointed Tom Stainer as its new chief executive and Ken Owst as its deputy chief executive.
Pubs and restaurants could face calorie limits
Pubs and restaurants could soon be asked to stop selling calorie-packed meals as the Government continues its drive to cut obesity levels in the UK.
Opinion
What role have planning permissions played in record pub closures?
Alex Bateman, head of planning at independent property real estate advisory business SHW, weighs up what role the planning environment has played in the record number of pub closures
Licensee challenges ‘out of control’ pubs code adjudicator with legal action crowdfund
A north London licensee has launched a crowdfunding campaign to mount a High Court challenge to pubcos and the pubs code adjudicator over the beer tie.
Country pub blasted for ‘discriminating’ against hunt saboteurs and vegans
A Sussex pub has been lambasted after staff put up a sign that said due to a hunt taking place, it would not be welcoming saboteurs or vegans.
Peroni reveals alcohol-free lager
Italian lager brand Peroni has launched its first alcohol-free variant to the UK market, which will be rolled out across the UK on-trade this year.
The Black Sheep Brewery acquires York Brewery
North Yorkshire-based Black Sheep Brewery has acquired operator and brewer York Brewery for an undisclosed sum.
Brits spent record £2.2bn on sparkling wine and Champagne in 2018
In the past 12 months, Brits bought almost £2.2bn worth of sparkling wine and Champagne – more than in any previous year.
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