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Security in pubs: my camera never lies

16-Nov-2018 By Fred A'Court

Safety issues are not only vital in keeping your customers out of harm’s way, they must be controlled so you retain your licence and stay out of legal trouble. Here, we look at how CCTV is crucial in general, and also at countering drugs and terrorism...

Open season: hiring and training seasonal staff

16-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

As the temperature drops and evenings get darker earlier, pubs are turning their attention to the Christmas period, but what does that mean for staffing?

Little interview

A ‘glass or two of wine’ breaks down artistic barriers

15-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Gordon Collett, founder of 'sip and paint' business ArtVine, explained why pubs offer the ideal environment for hobbyist art.

Property round-up: Deltic adopts three Tiger Tigers

15-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

New Tiger Tiger sites allow Deltic to enter northern markets, while sites in the south-west and south Wales changed hands.

Opinion

Why I still work in a pub

15-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

For me, my local pub means so many things. It’s the place where I met my soon-to-be husband; made relationships with some of my best friends; somewhere I can walk into at any time of the day (or night); and it’s also where I feel safe and part of a community.

Ronaldo splashes £27,000 on two bottles of red wine during 15-minute bar stint

15-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

Cristiano Ronaldo spent an eye-watering £27,000 on two bottles of exclusive red wine – in just 15 minutes.

Little interview

Hospitality job opportunities are endless, says B&K boss

15-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Hospitality provides a set of transferable skills for employees opening up endless opportunities, Brewhouse & Kitchen co-founder Kris Gumbrell told The Morning Advertiser.

What does boxing’s pay-per-view clash on 22 December mean for pubs?

15-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

With fighters claiming that fans will be the biggest losers in a pay-per-view clash between Sky Sports Box Office and BT Sport Box Office, The Morning Advertiser spoke to Matchpint about the potential impact on pubs.

New venue round-up: The Alchemist and Popworld expansions continue

15-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Coffee and cocktails in Staffordshire as new BEAR venue opens, while Popworld and The Alchemist announce new sites.

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Cash is dead: Long live the card

15-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

With most consumers now adopting the Queen’s technique of never carrying cash, it has seldom been more important for pubs to get their card payment strategy just right.

Only 10% of pubs intervene to stop children gambling, says watchdog

15-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Gambling Commission has found that only one in 10 pubs intervene to stop children gambling on their premises.

Pornstar Martini is the nation’s favourite cocktail

15-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The number one cocktail in the UK on-trade is the Pornstar Martini, according to new research from data experts.

Which milk alternatives should pubs stock?

14-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs should increase their range of milk alternatives so they can cater to people looking for indulgent options as well as functional, a new report recommends.

Lack of punters forces highly rated pub to close

14-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

A top-rated village pub is calling last orders and will close down at the end of the month – because not enough people use it.

Greene King boss to take the reins at education charity

14-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand will be joining education and skills charity WorldSkills UK after he leaves the pubco next year.