Mark Daniels: Tesco - not so super on underage sales
Like many publicans, I've long lamented the fact that supermarkets are one of the major culprits behind the bad press the on-trade receives. So often...
Archives for April 21, 2008
Marston's fined £10,000 after pub chef scalded
Marston's has been fined £10,000 after one of its pub staff was scalded when her arm slipped into a deep fat fryer.The incident occurred at the...
Unite: Distribute tips fairly
Trade Union calls for an end to the practice of using tips to pay the minimum wage
Scots off trade slammed for underage sales
MSP hits out at off-trade following test purchase failures
Gas caused explosion at Leeds pub
A packed pub in Leeds found itself in the middle of chaotic scenes today when a disused pub on the same road was ripped apart by an explosion. West...
Roy Beers: The enduring appeal of the Republic of Colin
However it's arguably his Republic beer-with-food bars - no two of which are exactly alike - which have been his enduring success. At some point he...
'Brown to lead food price crisis talks'
Gordon Brown will hold an urgent summit today on the crisis of soaring food prices. The cost of basics like bread and eggs has doubled since last...
First licensee gives evidence in foreign satellite case
The first licensee has given evidence in a High Court clash between the Premier League and foreign satellite suppliers. Tom Wallis, licensee of the...
Summer recipe: Salad Nicoise with Leerdammer
Salad Nicoise with LeerdammerServes 2Ingredients:• 8 small new potatoes• 2 hard boiled eggs• 75g / 3 oz green beans• 2 fresh tuna steaks...
Lap dance body objects to Object
LDA, launched yesterday, has picked its first fight against a lobby group
Phil Johnson: Licensees are not police
Once upon a time, not so long ago, I used to march to the pub with a spring in my step eagerly anticipating that first glorious pint and the start of...
InBev UK unveils new Stella Artois advertising
InBev UK has unveiled a new month-long poster and digital advertising campaign for Stella Artois.The brewer was unwilling to unveil the exact amount...
Tesco struggling with underage policy
An industry chief has urged Tesco to "get its house in order" after four out of 10 stores failed to comply with its policy to combat underage...
Manor House goes local to find success
Going local has helped a Leicestershire pub pick up a host of happy customers as well as a cabinet full of awards. After several years working in the...