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Site closure: no reopening is planning for the pub and it is set to be boarded up, according to a social media post (image: Getty/leminuit)

Town pub closes its doors with 'no reopening planned'

The Pinkneys Arms in Maidenhead, Berkshire has officially shut with the pub set to be boarded up following challenges including "crippling increases in operation costs".

Profitable growth: Admiral Taverns procures more than 50 sites in five months (Credit:Getty/mikdam)

Admiral snaps up more than 50 sites in five months

Admiral Taverns has procured more than 50 sites in the past five months as part of its ongoing growth strategy.

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Over 40% more UEFA Champions League for TNT Sports pubs this season

European football returns to TNT Sports this September and this season is bigger and better than ever. Major changes to the formats of the three main competitions mean more matches and more that matter for pubs to screen throughout the season. In total...

Legal duty: How to detect and prevent counterfeit spirits at your pub (Credit:Getty/SolStock)

Detecting and preventing counterfeit spirits

Following warnings of counterfeit vodka earlier this week, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has looked at how operators can protect themselves and customers from potentially harmful products.

Company comment: 'A restructure of central support functions is now necessary for the business to thrive for a sustainable future in these challenging times and be best placed to delight customers and deliver outstanding experiences,

GK reveals new exec board structure

Pub company and brewer Greene King has announced a new executive board structure in a bid to help the company move from transformation to delivery, in its aim to achieve its goal of being the ‘Pride of British Hospitality’.

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Franklin & Sons launches brand new format across on trade

Leading independent soft drink and mixer brand, Franklin & Sons, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new 250ml recycled aluminium can format, initially launching in three of its best-selling flavours.

Optimistic: Heineken UK Beer Report 2024 shows beer market is worth £13.5bn to the on-trade (Credit:Getty/Jonathan Knowles)

Beer market worth £13.5bn to pubs

The size of the total UK on-trade beer and cider market has grown to £13.5bn, a new report from Heineken has found.

Portfolio growth: the deal brings Admiral's total estate to more than 1,420 (image: Getty/shapecharge)

Admiral acquires 18 pubs from Marston’s

Chester-based pub company Admiral Taverns has reached an agreement to acquire 18 freehold, wet-led pubs from Marston’s.

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How Diageo One Can Help Grow Your Business

Diageo recently transformed its online platform ‘Diageo One’, with the aim of revolutionising its support for independent operators. To celebrate the transformation, Diageo hosted a business growth day, inviting a handful of operators to take part in...

Trade body warning: the sector should be 'suitable supported and invested in, not shackled by dangerously high business rates and other taxes,' says UKH boss Kate Nicholls (image: Getty/Thapana Onphalai)

‘Imperative business rates cliff edge is addressed’

The Government has been urged to provide a solution in avoiding sky-rocketing business rates bills in the upcoming Budget.

Jobs market: there are now 98,000 vacancies in the sector, official figures show (image: Getty/andresr)

Vacancies drop to under 100k

The number of job vacancies in the food service and accommodation sector has fallen to below 100,000 for the first time since the pandemic, according to official figures.

Tuck in: getting your Christmas plans ready now will pay dividends later (credit: Getty/amriphoto)

FEATURE: Is this going to be the Christmas the trade needs?

Christmas is the most lucrative time of year for pubs, so what should publicans do to ensure this one’s a cracker asks Emma Eversham?

Benefits of installing an alcohol free beer line for pubs

POLL: Would you install an alcohol-free beer line at your pub?

Following the successful trials of Guinness 0.0 on draught and a surge in consumer desire for low and no products, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has looked at the benefits of adding alcohol free lines in pubs.

Fulham haven: According to Jayson Perfect, sports and music stars sometimes frequent the Brown Cow

MY PUB: The Brown Cow, Fulham, west London

Life is often hectic in London but the Brown Cow in Fulham offers customers a chance to escape the rat race.

Utility update: there are several factors continuing to influence volatility and cost movements (image: Getty/steved_np3)

Utility prices unlikely to return to 2022 levels

Volatility is greater in gas and electricity commodity costs in winter. Gas demand exceeds available supplies with reserves bridging the gap.

The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 80

Summer? What summer?

The Lock In Podcast is back for an unprecedented fifth season, and we're taking a look back at the summer trade!

Fighting fit: 93% of sports fans visit pubs specifically to watch a top-tier pay-per-view boxing event, according to research

Less than a fortnight until Joshua v Dubois clash

The all-British heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois is set to take place at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 21 September.

Business profile: Blind Tiger Inns

Wet-led, community pub operator Blind Tiger Inns is based in the north-west of England. Managing director Chris Tulloch gives an overview of the growing business.

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Which pubcos have made the top 100 list?

Have you ever wondered which pub company operates the largest number of sites or what the latest news is when it comes to the ‘pubs code’?

Wide reach: previous One to Watch winners have revealed the impact their success has had on business

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs One to Watch award open for entry

Entry is now open for the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs One to Watch award is now open.

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Finalists for 2024 Great British Pub Awards revealed

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Top tips on planning ahead and using TENs

Impressive CV: Suzanne Baker had roles at Stonegate and JD Wetherspoon before moving on to Market Taverns

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Low & no key trend for future say hospitality bosses

67% of sector chiefs say low & no will be key trend

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Town pub closes its doors with 'no reopening planned'

Birra Moretti ousts Carling as best-selling draught lager

Strongbow retains title of best-selling cider

Gordons most sold gin brand in 2022

Jack Rabbit Pinot Grigio still most sold wine

Pub chains will have to show calorie labels on menus

'No correlation' between Eat Out to Help Out and infection numbers, says Treasury

How to make: Sticky toffee pudding from Dylans at The Kings Arms

Adnams and Five Points launch harvest time beer

Hydes unveils final ales in its TV inspired seasonal range

67% of sector chiefs say low & no will be key trend

Drinks sales up after three weeks of downturns

OPINION: Time to make room at the bar for low & no alcohol drinkers?

GDP figure shows need to 'unshackle' sector

Music venue to reopen after 4-year closure

Top tips on planning ahead and using TENs

Hospitality APPG elects new chair

BBPA urges Gov to support pubs as sector contributes billions in GVA

'Poor reviews can be seriously damaging'

First director of charity operations appointed at the LTC

Two weeks to go until GBPA 2024

Oasis reunion could boost trade in Manchester by £15m

Over 45m pints sold during August summer bank holiday

‘Brewers could be forced out of bottled beer market’

Christmas comes early for town pub

Stonegate MiXR app hits 1m downloads

Joseph Holt reports 'steadily improving trading'

Boxpark Camden to open this month

JDW cutting prices to mark Tax Equality Day

Inception Group to open ‘most immersive venue to date’

NEOS to launch new party bar concepts with £25m investment

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