The Police

Under the new laws, police now have beefed up powers to close pubs

Police get new powers to close 'problem pubs'

By Mike Berry

New powers have come into force which make it easier for police and local authorities to force a pub to shut immediately and restrict access to the premises.

Coulson: Not surprised by SIA removal

No surprise if the SIA is axed

By Peter Coulson

The threatened removal of the (SIA) is not surprising, but to suggest that the industry can police itself is scarcely credible, says Peter Coulson.

LETTERs

LETTERs

Losing trust in the police The Tenby & District LVA has always taken great pride in the working relationship it has with the police and local...

Plymouth Seafront

ADZ 'may draw yobs to pubs'

By John Harrington

A council chief has slated plans for an alcohol disorder zone (ADZ) in Plymouth, which would see pubs forced to pay to clear up alcohol related...

Law and disorder

Law and disorder

A recent report aims to tackle late-night violenceby David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from solicitors Joelson WilsonAn...