'Number of drunks taken to hospital soars by half'
Numbers of people taken to hospital because of alcohol have soared by more than half in the past five years, new figures show. There were 863,257...
Archives for April 30, 2009
Local Hero: Recession busters!
When we launched our Local Hero initiative with WaverleyTBS last month, we could only guess at which of the many local individuals and causes we...
Innserve: the verdict
What general areas have you been advising the pubs on?"Dispense, energy saving and cellar safety."What key changes have you advised the licensees to...
Pedigree pulls on cricket whites for re-branding
Marston's Pedigree, the official beer of the England cricket team, is to get a temporary re-branding to coincide with this summer's international...
Sell More Save More pubs look to the future
Onwards and upwards!Our category champions have now completed their work at the four pubs involved in Sell More, Save More 2. But their influence and...
Walkers: the verdict
What general areas have you been advising the pubs on?"Walkers, the UK's No 1 crisps and snacks manufacturer, has been helping the Sell More Save...
Value meals: Offer on the table
For pubs that have traditionally been wet-led, the first step into serving food can often seem to be a leap in the dark. However, the reality is that...
Vodka sales continue to grow
Vodka sales have increased by nearly 25 per cent over the last five years according to new research. Figures from Mintel show 79 million litres of...
Pernod Ricard: the verdict
What general areas have you been advising the pubs on?"Optics; summer trading; getting Christmas right; and spirit perfect serves."What key changes...
Labour and Tories not keen on fresh pubco laws
Senior politicians from the two biggest parties have given a cool response to calls for new laws to shake-up the pubco model.
Police close Thwaites pub after 20-man brawl
Police closed a Thwaites-owned Blackburn pub 24-hours last weekend following a 20-man brawl. Officers were called to the White Bull pub in Livesey...
Lager drinkers urged to get in the spirit of Mild Month
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is urging all lager drinkers to try something a little different to mark National Mild Month, which starts today....
Your chance to be named Pepsi Cricket Pub 2009
The ICC World Twenty20 presents a huge opportunity to attract customers. It's going to be the biggest sporting event of the summer and Pepsi can help...
Brulines: the verdict
What general areas have you been advising pubs on?"Our emphasis has been on helping licensees reduce waste, manage staffing levels and improve beer...
Scots minister committed to minimum pricing
Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has slammed irresponsible supermarket promotions and vowed to continue with plans to introduce minimum...
Scots committed to minimum pricing
Scottish Government Justice Minister tells trade groups that they "will not be dictated to by armchair lawyers or those on the payroll of the alcohol industry".
The power of advertising
The impact that advertising campaigns have on the drinks ordered over your bar is unquestionable.Put simply, the more advertising there is for a...
MP voices fears over free-to-air football
The Government will be urged by an influential committee to re-think the policy of having all football World Cup matches free-to-air. That's the...
Summer special: Better barbecues
Sausages, burgers, chicken legs. Think you've sorted out your barbecue menu? Think again - is there room for a swordfish steak?While the old...
Signs of property market recovery
Further voices in the property industry have backed reports that pub prices are unlikely to fall further and that the market is showing signs of...
3663 First for Foodservice: the verdict
What general areas have you been advising the pubs on?"Our advice focused on three broad areas - food, wine and catering equipment and we were able...
Summer special: A taste of the season
Apple Wedges from Lamb Weston are a great way to brighten up summer dessert menus. Made from real apples, dipped in a naturally sweet batter, the...