Plastic glasses introduced in district of Greater Manchester
Plastic glasses have been introduced across a district of Greater Manchester following a three-year campaign by the partner of a woman killed in a glassing incident.
Archives for November 14, 2011
Is it just a load of hot air?
I recognise the wariness and scepticism of licensees when faced with a new breathalyser machine being marketed to pubs. They might think ‘what’s the come-back on me if I install one of these and something goes wrong?’
My Pub: Ship in Distress, Mudeford, Dorset.
Sheila McWattie meets Maggie Wheeler, chef-proprietor of the Ship in Distress, in Mudeford, Dorset.
New winter taste for Kopparberg
Swedish cider brand Kopparberg has introduced its winter variant, Kopparberg cranberry & cinnamon, into pubs and bars.
Hospitality leaders call for business rates freeze
Hospitality leaders are calling for a halt to the “unprecedented” hike in business rates planned for next year and are asking the government for a rates freeze.
Michelin chef takes on Brakspear pub
A top Michelin chef has reopened a Brakspear pub following a floor to ceiling refurbishment.
Britain's oldest lager re-launched in north Wales
The first lager ever to be brewed in the UK 129 years ago has been re-launched this month in its native north Wales.
Good news for pubs over AWP tax ruling
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has suffered a serious set back in its attempt to reclaim VAT rebates on amusement with prizes (AWP) machines that have been issued to pub operators and licensees.