Tumble dryer fire forces country pub to shut
A country pub has had to close temporarily after a fire, which started in a tumble dryer.
Health & Safety
Colchester scoops National Pubwatch award
The leading Pubwatch scheme in the UK has been revealed as Colchester following a prestigious ceremony in the House of Lords this week.
Licensee and staff praised for their help after major fire
A licensee and his staff at the Five Bells pub in New Cross, London, have been praised for their “community spirit” after helping local people and emergency services.
Operators urged to ensure staff are trained on ‘Ask for Angela’
Operators are being urged to ensure staff are fully trained on the Ask for Angela initiative to protect vulnerable people in the late-night economy.
Scrap metal thief targets family brewer
A theft attempt has rocked Oxfordshire’s Hook Norton Brewery after an intruder reportedly tried to steal scrap metal, causing property damage.
Village pub to reopen after ‘devastating’ blaze
A South Yorkshire pub is set to reopen later this summer after a devastating fire forced its closure in September last year.
18 years since smoking ban came into force
On 1 July 2007, smoking indoors was banned in all enclosed public spaces, including pubs, which was a move that sparked huge debate.
RedCat hit with £240k fine after fatal fall at pub
RedCat has been fined £240k for failing to comply with health and safety legislation after a customer suffered a fatal fall at one of its Leicestershire pubs.
Customers evacuated after fire breaks out in pub garden
Customers were evacuated from the Cork pub in Bath on Friday evening after a fire broke out.
Door supervisor convicted for working with suspended licence
A door supervisor has been convicted for working at a Cambridgeshire venue with a suspended Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
Village pub suffers blaze for second time in two months
A West Sussex pub has suffered a fire for the second time in a matter of weeks.
Top gastropub expected to receive ‘significantly improved’ hygiene rating
Award-winning pub the Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, is expected to see a significant improvement in its hygiene rating after an environmental health officer (EHO) visit highlighted shortcomings in its systems.
Town pub bans smoking on premises
A Kent operator has banned customers from smoking on the premises.
Fire service issues warning after discarded cigarette sparks pub blaze
Firefighters were called to an Essex pub in the early hours of Sunday 6 April after a neighbour woke to see a fire in the venue’s outdoor area.
Ensuring pubs remain safe spaces for all
Safeguarding, community, and local partnerships are key to keeping pubs safe for everyone.
‘Significant’ blaze breaks out at village pub
A fire has broken out at a West Sussex pub, causing “significant” damage to the building.
How to handle a crisis
The Lock In team look at how best to handle a crisis and how to avoid turning one into a drama.
Town pub remains closed after ‘substantial’ & ‘deliberate’ blaze
A West Sussex pub has been shut after a fire broke out over the weekend (Sunday 12 January).
Fire at Essex pub leaves operators with ‘only the clothes they stand in’
A fire at a Grade II listed Essex pub on Boxing Day has left the licensees with “only the clothes they stand in”.
Pub owners urged to ‘remain calm’ amid flood concerns
Advice has been issued for pub operators following recent flooding caused by storms Bert and Conall.
Storm Bert floods UK pubs
Storm Bert damages and floods pubs over ‘scary weekend’.
The Burnt Chef Project introduces new Whistleblowing Service
The Burnt Chef Project, has launched a new serviced designed to aid hospitality workers.
Brewery targets fast reopening after lorry crash
Black Country brewery has said it hopes to get a Shropshire pub reopened “as soon as is practical” after a lorry crashed into the building causing “major structural damage” earlier this week.
Lorry smashes into town pub causing 'severe damage'
A Shropshire pub will remain closed for the “foreseeable future” after a lorry collision caused “severe structural damage” to the premises.
Blaze at derelict pub started 'deliberately'
A derelict pub in Essex has been torched “deliberately”, Essex County Fire & Rescue Service has said.
Reported outdoor smoking ban plans axed
The Government is reportedly scrapping plans for an outdoor smoking ban following backlash from the hospitality industry.
Village pub suffers ‘devastating’ fire
A Cheshire-based pub was evacuated after a “devastating” fire broke out at the premises.
FSA shares advice on hygiene best practices for pubs
Following a site’s recent zero star hygiene rating score, The Morning Advertiser (MA) spoke to The Food Standards Agency (FSA) to understand the best ways in which operators can maintain hygiene practices at their sites, and what steps they can take to...
Car smashes into town pub and destroys bar area
A car has ploughed into the side of a Warwickshire pub, destroying the venue’s bar area.
Top 50 Gastropub suffers fire
The Parakeet pub in north-west London was evacuated earlier this week after a fire broke out at the premises.
Pub slapped with zero-star hygiene rating
The Highwayman Hotel, Kidlington, on Banbury Road in Oxfordshire, has received a zero-star hygiene rating, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Allergen advice for operators
Following reports that the death of a 13-year-old girl could have been due to a ‘miscommunication’ over an order at Costa Coffee, according to a recent inquest, The Morning Advertiser has looked at what operators need to know around allergens.
10% sales drop due to riots and disorder
Recent disorder and the threat of riots last week have resulted in a ‘significant drop’ in hospitality business’ sales, according to one trade body.
Advice issued for operators affected by riots
With a number of towns and cities potentially being targeted for riots and disorder, trade bodies have issued advice for pub operators impacted.
National Pubwatch announces 'major review'
National Pubwatch has called for people to take part in a new survey as part of a “major review” into the impact of its initiatives in creating safer drinking environments.
Village pub facing closure due to roadworks
A village pub could be forced to close due to proposed road closures in the area potentially causing irreversible damage to the business.
Car crashes into 600-year-old pub
A Somerset pub and hotel has shared its gratitude for employees who “acted promptly” after a car crashed into the 600-year-old venue in a “shocking” incident.
Accidents happen but are they avoidable?
Recent press coverage of a case in South Wales has highlighted once again the potential vulnerability of operators in terms of the health and safety (and, indeed, broader regulatory) regime.
EXCLUSIVE
Barons boss: 'More needs to be done to tackle oil theft in pubs'
A Surrey-based pubco has urged hospitality firms impacted by cooking oil theft to speak out in a bid to help raise awareness of the effect it has on businesses.
Pub loses 'thousands' in damaged stock due to Storm Henk flooding
A Cambridgeshire pub has lost “thousands” of pounds worth of stock due to flooding caused by Storm Henk.
UKH to help advocate spiking prevention guidance
UKHospitality (UKH) has said it is committed to providing venues with up-to-date guidance on preventing spiking.
NTIA welcomes modernisation of spiking laws
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has welcomed the Home Office’s announcement to modernise legislation around drink and needle spiking.
Water supply issues force Surrey pub to close
Pubs in Surrey were left without water on the “busiest day” of the week, potentially costing firms “thousands”, with much of the area still “left in the dark” about when their supply will return, one operator told The Morning Advertiser.
Pubs forced to close due to flooding
Pubs across the country have lost thousands of pounds worth of trade and stock due to heavy rain and flooding – with one site even welcoming some fishy guests.
Licensees offered advice as bed bug infestation hits UK
Bed bugs could prove a “costly pest” for hospitality businesses as the infestation in Europe reportedly makes it way to the UK.
FEATURE - The Burnt Chef Project
FEATURE: Suicide prevention training launched by Burnt Chef
As The Burnt Chef Project launches two new suicide prevention training programmes, founder and CEO Kris Hall has reiterated the need for people to talk about mental health issues to help thwart the rise of tragic deaths.
More than three quarters of pubs experience glassware thefts
Almost eight in 10 operators reported glassware thefts as an issue, according to a flash poll conducted by The Morning Advertiser.
Third person arrested over Crooked House fire
A third person has been arrested in connection with the fire at the Crooked House pub in Staffordshire.
Crooked House bricks locked away in ceremony
Bricks were locked away in a ‘padlocking ceremony’ at the Crooked House pub in the Black Country over the weekend.
Two men arrested over Crooked House fire
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson over the fire at The Crooked House pub.