West Sussex

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Jodie Kidd: owning a pub is rewarding but a ‘steep learning curve’

11-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Morning Advertiser caught up with pub operator, former racing driver, model and TV personality, Jodie Kidd, to talk about her time in the industry and the ongoing challenges faced by the sector.

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Meet the finalists for Marston's Pub of the Year

29-Sep-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

With the Great British Pub Awards taking place next week, we've delved into each of the Marston's Pub of the Year finalists.

Hospitality needs to ‘get used to U-turns overnight’

14-Dec-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The hospitality sector needs to ‘get used to U-turns overnight’ and new restrictions over the festive and new year period due to indecisive leadership and knocks to consumer confidence, according to one West Sussex operator.

Britain’s most family friendly pub overjoyed with their amazing win

25-Oct-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Great British Pub Awards 2021 winner for Best Family Pub, the Onslow Arms in Loxwood, West Sussex, showcased the important family values needed to embrace customers of all ages with beautiful canal side gardens, play areas and livestock within its premises....

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Regional focus on... the south-east coast

04-Oct-2016 By Liam Coleman

Our regional focus on the south-east coast takes a look at the best pubs available in West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent.

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Shepherd Neame completes pub acquisitions

28-Jun-2016 By James Evison

Kent-based brewery and pub operator Shepherd Neame has completed its purchase of seven freehold pubs from Enterprise following discussions with the pubco.

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Works Must Pay: The pubs fighting for roadworks compensation

02-Jun-2016 By Oli Gross

Scores of licensees have contacted the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) with complaints about roadworks damaging their trade. Here are some examples which led to the launch of our new campaign to fight for compensation — Works Must Pay

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My Pub: Richmond Arms, West Ashling, West Sussex

26-Jun-2015 By Alison Baker

William Jack, former chef to Jacques Villeneuve and Simon Fuller, talks to Alison Baker about his recipe for success at his West Sussex pub, the Richmond Arms

Licensees extend premium mobile catering business

22-Dec-2014 By Jo Bruce

The owners of a Sussex pub are to open a pop-up restaurant with dishes cooked in a mobile food van.

Free water in pubs scheme launched ‘to reduce alcohol-related A&E visits’

29-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

West Sussex pubs, clubs and bars are being encouraged to become ‘water angels’ to help reduce alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and A&E visits.

ALMR member donations fund LTC autism school kitchen

09-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Donations from last year’s ALMR Christmas Lunch have gone towards building a new kitchen at the Licensed Trade Charity’s school for children with autism.

Marston’s secures new-builds consent in south-east

18-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has told the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report it has secured planning consent for three more new-build sites in the south-east, as it revealed details of its latest new-build...

Arun hosts may be spared late-night levy

04-Apr-2012 By Adam Pescod

Pubs in an area of West Sussex may not have to pay the controversial late-night levy as local councillors believe “it would not be very conducive to business” in the region.

Licensed Trade Charity refocuses direct services

20-Mar-2012 By Rob Willock

An ageing population, difficult labour market and Government funding cuts have contributed to a doubling in demand for the services of the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) in the past six years.

Radio 2 DJ Evans sees pub price cut

28-Mar-2011 By The PMA Team

Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans's pub in West Sussex, the Lickfold Inn, has had its price reduced after being on the market for almost six months. The...

Chris Evans to close Sussex pub

25-Aug-2010 By Ewan Turney

Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans is to sell another of his pubs — after closing the Lickfold in Petworth, West Sussex. The multi-millionaire blamed...

The King is dead, long live the King!

07-May-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

An Elvis-loving licensee has hedged his bets after being ordered to dump posters promoting tribute nights to the King. David Stocken, licensee of the...

Pick of the pubs

10-Mar-2008 By James Wilmore

A stone's throw from the beach, the Clockhouse in the residential town of East Preston, near Worthing, West Sussex is popular with both locals and...

Licensee lambasts Londis litter louts

01-Mar-2007 By Gareth Iacobucci

A licensee has called on his local council to act over "irresponsible promotions" by the off-trade in his area.David Stocken, licensee of the Dolphin...

Crowning Glory

01-Dec-2006

James Burn and Penny Hawes have only been running the food-led Crown in Dialpost, West Sussex for a few months but already it looks likely that they...

Licensee fined £3,000 over pub rubbish

23-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil

A West Sussex licensee has been fined for illegally disposing of rubbish from his pub. Richard Foss of the Labouring Man, Coldwaltham, West Sussex...

Tell us how you support the local community and win £1,000 for charity

30-Mar-2006

The Morning Advertiser's Heart of the Community campaign is about reminding the national media, politicians and police about the pivotal roles pubs...

Pub Review - Star & Garter, East Dean, East Sussex

01-Feb-2006 By David Hancock

Many of the traditional South Downs pubs close to affluent Midhurst and Chichester have been transformed in recent years, from rustic watering holes...

Locals win battle over racist' pub signage

01-Apr-2004

The man who caused a rumpus by trying to have a "politically incorrect" historic West Sussex pub sign removed has bowed to public pressure and backed...

King & Barnes family launch new brewery

23-May-2001

The King family has returned to brewing in Horsham, West Sussex, after selling their 200-year-old business, King and Barnes, to Hall &...