All news articles for June 2004

Standing up for ale

30-Jun-2004

Mike Benner took over as chief executive of CAMRA in May - and he is already flexing his muscles, as Tom Sandham reports.Despite being appointed...

Legal advice: Licensing Act debate

30-Jun-2004

By David Clifton of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.I attended a debate on the Licensing Act 2003 on...

Profits from AWP machines drop

30-Jun-2004

Pub operators are suffering a massive decline in the income from AWP machines as customers increasingly turn to betting shops.Fixed odd betting...

Summer beer and food matching given boost

30-Jun-2004

Pubs are being given a helping hand to choose the best beers to match with summer menus by the Beer Naturally campaign.Beer Naturally, which was...

Pub trade winners in prestigious awards

30-Jun-2004

Paul and Gillian Morgan, winners of Pub of the Year in The Publican Pub Food Awards 2003 have scooped another top accolade.They walked away with the...

Wine Focus: How to compile a wine list

28-Jun-2004

In association with:Compiling a wine list can be a daunting task as it depends on marrying the needs of a varied customer base to the bewildering...

Technology: Broadening the business horizon

28-Jun-2004

Pubs have found broadband technology can be a boon in carrying out daily tasks. Phil Mellows finds out more.The advent of broadband has prompted...

Sales growth sweet for Honeycombe

28-Jun-2004

Pub management specialist Honeycombe Leisure has traded successfully through a tough period for many operators, with its pubs recently seeing a sales...

What the Sunday papers said

27-Jun-2004

A quiet week for City news in the Sunday press, but still plenty of headlines on the issues affecting the trade.A new drink-drive ad campaign will...

England defeat sparks pub attack

25-Jun-2004

Disorder in the wake of England's Euro 2004 defeat will add fuel to Home Secretary David Blunkett's plans to crack down on problem pubs and bars.One...

Welsh brewing dynasty back in business after dispute

25-Jun-2004

A proud Welsh brewing dynasty is back in business with the launch of Evan-Evans, the latest pub and brewing venture from Simon Buckley.He revealed...

Greene King's 'Beer To Dine For' set for second course

25-Jun-2004

The stage is set for beer to return to its "rightful place" on Britain's dining tables according to Greene King.The Suffolk brewer has relaunched its...

Technology: Get connected

25-Jun-2004

Making full use of broadband could make running a pub a lot easier. Phil Mellows explains.Broadband is here! At least it is for 80 per cent of the...

Laurel is second bidder stalking Yates

24-Jun-2004

The sale of Yates may turn into an auction after the managed pub group revealed that a second potential bidder, now known to be the Laurel Pub...

Marketing: Putting it about

24-Jun-2004

Like to market your pub but can't afford a big budget? Punch lessee Alison Smith shares her solution - grassroots marketing.Grassroots marketing is...

Lifestyle Report

24-Jun-2004

Most licensees would agree that running a pub is more than just a job...Welcome to the first Publican Lifestyle Report. The information on the...

Lifestyle Report: Licensee Profile

24-Jun-2004

Our survey has provided a profile of the typical licensee.One of the striking results to emerge from the survey is how the majority of licensees are...

Lifestyle Report: The Pub

24-Jun-2004

Our survey represents a wide range of businesses.The Publican Lifestyle Report, sponsored by Carling, is a fair reflection of what's going on in the...

Lifestyle Report: The Job

24-Jun-2004

Regulations are a major worry for many licensees - red tape tops the list of challenges.The job has often been likened to "spinning plates"....

Lifestyle Report: The Staff

24-Jun-2004

Legislation can make employing staff a headache, but it is a necessary one.A very special skill which licensees must cultivate is the ability to...

Lifestyle Report: The Working Week

24-Jun-2004

The licensee's typical working week is long - and divided up among a wide variety of different roles.In a study of licensees' lifestyles you would...

Lifestyle Report: Job Satisfaction

24-Jun-2004

Despite long hours, red tape and cleaning the loos, there are still many reasons to enjoy the pub trade.It's not just about the money and, some would...

Lifestyle Report: The Future

24-Jun-2004

At what age do licensees intend to call time on their working lives?When licensees look towards the end of their careers, they do so with a sense of...

Lifestyle Report: Health and Fitness

24-Jun-2004

Unfit and overweight - some publicans could do with examining how healthy their lifestyles are.ExerciseLicensees certainly don't treat their body...

Lifestyle Report: Leisure

24-Jun-2004

Licensees aren't too good at relaxing - it's time they gave themselves a break.Holiday timeA licensee's life is certainly not a beach with, on...

Lifestyle Report: Heroes

24-Jun-2004

The lifestyle survey asked licensees to pick a few of their favourite things.Favourite FilmThat a film depicting a merciless life behind bars...

Lifestyle Report: Carling

24-Jun-2004

The 2004 Publican Lifestyle Report survey was sponsored by Carling. Many thanks to the 832 licensee readers who took the time to answer our questions...

Don't be court out

23-Jun-2004

The deadline is looming to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.Licensees who do nothing to ensure they meet the requirements of the...

The pint with punch

23-Jun-2004

Despite licensee criticism, the success of leading lager Stella Artois shows no sign of slowing.Two weeks ago brewing giant Interbrew won the award...

Give to the poor

23-Jun-2004

After selling the C-Side Ltd group for £14m Martin Webb felt like doing something charitable. By Tom Sandham.Martin Webb was on his 62-foot yacht...

Foul play from Sky

23-Jun-2004

Due to hiked up prices, some licensees are unable to keep their Sky subscriptions and lack of football is causing custom to drop. Tom Sandham takes a...

Home Office pushes century old legislation

23-Jun-2004

The Home Office is proving irresponsible drinking is far from a new phenomenon by urging police to enforce a law that is more than a century...

Pubs sell x-rated DVDs

23-Jun-2004

Trade bodies have taken a hard line against pubs selling pornographic DVDs from vending machines in their toilets.Fifteen pubs across the country,...

Legal advice: Is the Licensing Act friend or foe?

23-Jun-2004

The jury is still out on the effects of changes to licensing and whether legislators have grasped the industry's concerns.By David Clifton of...

Salt intake to be shaken up

23-Jun-2004

Pub customers will be demanding lower-salt meals by this time next year, according to a leading food expert.Dr Andrew Wadge, director of food safety...

Licensees fight back at committee meeting

22-Jun-2004

Licensees lashed out at pubcos and the beer tie when giving evidence at the Trade and Industry Committee meeting this morning (Tuesday, 22...

Why the pub trade?

21-Jun-2004

Ever wondered about the who, why and what of entering the licensing trade? Chartered surveyors Fleurets conducted a poll - Michelle Perrett...

Outrage over Sky fee rise

21-Jun-2004

Sky is set to cause outrage among licensees by hiking its annual subscription charge for Premiership football by 18 per cent. The move by the...

What the Sunday papers say

20-Jun-2004

David Blunkett has warned the Cabinet that Britain faces a summer of drink-fuelled rioting amid increasing concern over "yob culture". The Home...

Live Music Forum calls for clarity on guidance

17-Jun-2004

The guidance for the Licensing Act was passed in Parliament last week. This gives the go-ahead for local authorities to put together their new...

Operators fight licence conditions in court

17-Jun-2004

Pub operators in Newcastle under Lyme are taking the local authority to court over its policy of forcing pubs to search customers for drugs. Yates...

On to a winner

16-Jun-2004

Alcohol and sport may not be the most obvious pairing, but sponsorship of events can create fantastic brand awareness. Adam Withrington...

On the defence

16-Jun-2004

BEDA's Jon Collins picks up the pieces after Panorama's documentary gave the trade yet another dent. Tom Sandham investigates.Vomit, blood and urine...

Appointments round-up

16-Jun-2004

Adult soft drink Shloer is set for a marketing push in the on-trade after Helen Betts (pictured) joined brand owner Merrydown from Britvic. Helen is...

Stella Artois unveils new ad

16-Jun-2004

Interbrew has launched a new television advert for Stella Artois, the latest in its "Reassuringly Expensive" campaign.The Publican was given an...

Bar Show 2004 round-up

16-Jun-2004

For two days at Earl's Court the latest and greatest of the drinks industry came to the fifth annual Bar Show to showcase their latest products. And...

Food trade hit by drugs crisis

16-Jun-2004

Drug and alcohol addiction has reached crisis level among chefs, licensees and other hospitality workers.According to the Ark Foundation, part of...

Couple banned from UK pubs set to appeal

15-Jun-2004

A couple banned from drinking in pubs are to appeal against the decision.Robert and Lisa Hughes, from Rhondda, south Wales, were served with an...

Legal advice: Smoking to be banned in the UK?

15-Jun-2004

With bans on smoking in public places all the rage, will the UK be the next country to follow?By Rebecca Caws of thePublican.com's team of legal...

The rise of the rent

14-Jun-2004

Fleurets' annual rental survey highlights the cost of running a pub. Michelle Perrett reports.Licensees with a traditional pub in the South East can...

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