Health & safety

Pub staff have ‘hardly slept’ after £28k flood damage

02-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A pub operator has shared his experiences of flooding this week after heavy rain caused £28,000 worth of damage to his site.

Top tips: beware of drinks promotions

24-Sep-2019 By Poppleston Allen

September is here and the students are back. There will naturally be an increase in posters and flyers as well as social media advertisements for operators publicising promotions at their venues.

What impact will Natasha’s Law have on pubs?

24-Sep-2019 By Poppleston Allen

New allergen regulations known as ‘Natasha’s Law’ are expected to come into force by Summer 2021.

Pubs offered river rescue training

18-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Staff at riverside pubs will be trained on how to rescue drinkers who experience trouble in the waters around York.

Top 7 things you need to know about paper straws

05-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Morning Advertiser has looked into the top things pub operators need to know about paper straws.

Avoid going viral

18-Jul-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Ensuring your premises is clean is not only a legal requirement, it can also increase footfall with diners now taking more notice of food hygiene ratings at pubs they are eating in

Customer told to pay £1 or leave after asking for tap water to take tablets

26-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

A pub customer claims he was refused free tap water at a bar – despite making it clear he had a medical condition and needed to take medication for it.

High-tech water to help tackle serious offences in pubs and clubs

19-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

A number of late-night venues in Sheffield have been armed with SmartWater to tackle alcohol-related disorder.

‘Nothing ruins a pub lunch like drunk wasps’

19-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Horror stories of deadly Asian hornets heading to the UK have hit the headlines – but what are they and how can you protect your customers?

Investigation after Fuller's bouncer seen kicking homeless man

05-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Fuller’s has asked its security firm to investigate after a video showing one of its door staff kicking and chasing a homeless man outside one of its London pubs drew criticism.

Making your pub more accessible

22-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

There’s money to be made at your premises from a revenue stream few licensees consider – and redoubling your efforts on venue accessibility could be the way to tap into that rich vein of cash

Top tips: Make your venue safer with searches

21-May-2019 By Poppleston Allen

With the seemingly ever-increasing risk of knife crime, here are some useful reminders about searching customers.

Read the diet act

20-May-2019 By Helen Gilbert

Allergies and intolerances have a huge bearing on individuals who suffer from them, but also on groups when eating out so, if you want to grab customers from rivals, consider those with more specific needs

Brits are ‘biggest boozers in the world’ new study finds

16-May-2019 By Robert Mann

British people have the most prolific boozing habits compared to any other nationality, a major global study has found.

£180k fine for pub with mouse droppings found in kitchen

10-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A south London pub has been fined £180,000 after inspectors found mouse droppings in its kitchen and dirty utilities.