Health & safety

Pub hit by car to close for ‘next few weeks’

13-Jul-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Black Lion pub in Llanfaethlu, near Holyhead in Anglesey, north Wales, will close for the ‘next few weeks’ after a car crashed into the Grade II-listed building’s façade.

My shout: Plastics and packaging – a necessary evil?

06-Jul-2018 By Mike Hanson

Mike Hanson, head of sustainable business at independent hospitality provider Baxterstorey considers whether plastic packaging is a necessary evil.

Saddleworth Moor fire impacts on pubs

02-Jul-2018 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs near Saddleworth Moor are fearful for their trade after raging fires in the area were declared a major incident.

'Serious' blaze at Yummy Pub Co site

25-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A serious fire has damaged the roof and second floor of Yummy Pub Co's Somers Town Coffee House pub in Euston, central London, forcing it to close.

What do pubs need to know about alcohol and cycling?

14-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

What are the laws on cycling and alcohol consumption, and what responsibility do pub operators have to ensure cyclists don’t exceed legal drinking limits if they are riding their bike to and from the pub?

Private conveniences: Open-door policy?

04-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Need to spend a penny? You don’t even have to spend that much to use the toilets at US branches of Starbucks now, but what does it means for UK pubs?

What to do if your pub gets flooded

01-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

As heavy thunderstorms hit the UK this week, flooding many homes and businesses, The Morning Advertiser finds out what you should do if your pub gets flooded.

Would you let non-paying customers use your pub’s toilets?

23-May-2018 By Stuart Stone

After news that Starbucks had introduced a new policy of letting non-paying customers use facilities, including toilets, at its Stateside branches, The Morning Advertiser asked whether this would work for UK pubs.

Hazard spotting: staying on top of health and safety regulations

22-May-2018 By Stuart Stone

A look at the most common health and safety pitfalls for pubs, and how to navigate them without tripping up.

Drinkaware and the Licensed Trade Charity offer helping hand to the pub industry

17-May-2018 By Stuart Stone

During Mental Health Awareness Week, alcohol education charity Drinkaware and the Licensed Trade Charity have issued mental health support to help people cope with everyday stresses, whichever side of the bar they stand.

West Country police warn pub landlords after spate of burglaries

03-May-2018 By Fred A'Court

A series of burglaries at West Country pubs has prompted police to warn landlords to be extra vigilant about security.

Pub raids 'will become a regular tactic', says Swindon police

02-May-2018 By Fred A'Court

RAF dogs have been used to sniff out drugs in raids on licensed premises in Swindon in what Wiltshire police say will become a regular tactic.

Beer mats research aims to raise alcohol awareness

01-May-2018 By Fred A'Court

Bristol University is on a drive to make alcohol awareness more visual and creative - and it is using the beer mat to do it.

Pub caught up in spy poisoning could be closed for months

20-Apr-2018 By Claire Churchard

The pub shut down after the novichok poisoning in Salisbury could be closed for months as government scientist Ian Boyd said toxic “hotspots” could still be present.