The Cask Project
Ossett launches cask ale range for 25th anniversary
West Yorkshire brewer and pub operator Ossett Brewery is toasting 25 years by launching a series of cask ales as sales continue to grow despite market challenges.
Archives for April 28, 2023
Sector 'losing hope' as fresh rail strikes announced
Hospitality businesses are “losing hope” as latest rail strikes will impact the sector’s “crucial” summer season, according to trade body UKHospitality.
NTIA pleased with West Midlands night-time economy adviser appointment
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has welcomed the news restaurateur Alex Claridge has been appointed as the first night-time economy adviser by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
Gambling White Paper shows 'positive steps'
The white paper on gambling provides an “opportunity to improve” protection in pubs and demonstrated “positive steps” towards “fairness”, trade bodies from across the sector have stated.
Admiral reopens Manchester pub after £240k investment
Admiral Taverns’ Proper Pubs division has reopened the Strawberry Gardens on Moorside Street in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, following a huge investment of £240,000.
Fuller’s raises £20,000 for Special Olympics GB
Almost 100 team members from Fuller, Turner and Smith (Fuller’s) and Special Olympics GB walked 21 miles between two Fuller’s pubs to raise £20,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Punch ties up eco deal with the Eden Project
Punch Pubs & Co has vowed to cut its carbon footprint and support nature’s recovery by partnering with the Eden Project.
The Cask Project
Black Sheep Brewery to host 2nd cask festival
Black Sheep Brewery is hosting a free-to-attend beer festival this weekend (28-30 April) that will feature beers from Yorkshire brewers such as Timothy Taylor’s and Saltaire.
NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
Westons launches new Rosie's Pig variant
This week's round-up features new products from Westons Cider, Camden Town Brewery, Brockmans Gin, Theakston Brewery, Salcombe Brewery, Whitebox Cocktails, Hepworth Brewery and Sheppy's Cider.
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Extended hours for the King’s coronation weekend
In 1952, the last time we enjoyed a good old knees up at a coronation, the sale of alcohol was governed by the Licensing Act 1921, pubs were faced with many of the restrictions that had applied during the First World War, such as the afternoon break and...
NTIA welcomes stringent taxi legislation
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has welcomed toughened taxi licensing legislation that will help ensure hospitality staff and customers are safer while travelling at night.
Metropolitan Pub Company to open its 77th venue
Metropolitan Pub Company will open a bar and restaurant – the Milsom – in Bath for its 77th site.
Greene King hails star employees
Brewer and pub operator Greene King crowned star staff from its pubs, breweries and support centres in a gala awards night on Wednesday (26 April).