Residents save Berkshire pub Tally Ho from change of use
Local residents have saved a Berkshire pub from being turned into flats after managing to raise the cash to buy the freehold from property developers.
Archives for July 7, 2013
John Smith's launches pub racing ticket promotion
John Smith's is looking to build on its association with horse racing through a new ‘Smooth as Silks’ campaign, an on-trade initiative designed to give drinkers a chance to ‘buy one ticket and get one free’ at jump and flat racecourses across the UK.
CBL strikes deal to reinvigorate flavoured water and mixers brands
Perfectly Clear water and the 1870 Mixers range are among a number of brands being revived by drinks company CBL.
How using a stocktaker can help your pub
You wouldn’t dream of buying a new car and not having it serviced by a competent mechanic, so why take such chances with your business? A stocktaker can provide advice on a regular basis at a reasonable cost. The Institute of Licensed Trade Stock...
Compliance costs soar for small firms, says new study
The cost of compliance has risen by 8.5% in the past two years for small firms, new research has shown.
Pub chef through to prestigious competition final
A pub chef has been selected as a finalist in the Young National Chef of the Year competition.
CCTV: Is there a 'pressing need' for cameras at your pub?
Following concerns raised by the Information Commissioner’s Office and after a detailed consultation process, the Home Office published the new Surveillance Camera Code of Practice in June. Licensing law firm Poppleston Allen takes a closer look.
The Big Interview: Elaine Hindal, Drinkaware
Soon after Elaine Hindal arrived at Drinkaware an independent audit earlier this year seemed to throw doubt on whether the industry-funded responsible drinking body was fit for purpose. Yet she remains undeterred, as Phil Mellows discovers.
Brains eyes food sales growth across estate
Welsh brewer SA Brain anticipates food sales will account for 48% of overall sales across the business in a year’s time.
Davenports launches England's Glory Lager
Midlands-based brewer Davenports has launched a new lager called England's Glory.
Truman’s takes the (yeast) strain
Roger Protz explores how the revived Truman's brewery will make use of the National Collection of Yeast Cultures to launch its new beers.
Winemaker Chapel Down secures new funding
English winemaker Chapel Down has secured over £4.3m in new funding and appointed ex-Scottish & Newcastle chief executive John Dunsmore to the board as it gears up for expansion.
Action plan for tackling EMROs
You have heard from a reliable source that your licensing authority may shortly be consulting on whether or not to introduce an early-morning restriction order (EMRO). What should you do? Our action plan lays out suggested steps.