Archives for August 3, 2014

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Viable pubs need greater protection

By Robert Sayles

Amidst stories of pubs being converted into supermarkets, housing, betting shops and God knows what else; it’s nice on occasion to hear of a pub that seemingly manages to escape such an ignominious fate, says Robert Sayles.

Ukulele band open their own pub

By Helen Gilbert

A Sheffield band has decided to open a local pub after struggling to find a ‘decent pint’ after gigs.

Pay rises for Young's directors as bonus package doubles

By John Harrington

Senior directors of Young’s, the London-based pub operator, saw substantial uplifts in their remuneration packages in 2013/2014 after total bonuses paid almost doubled from £506,323 to just over £1m.

Former Heineken man launches a 'better for you beer'

By Robyn Black

A former Heineken executive is to launch a “better for you” beer, which is low in alcohol, calories and gluten and is made with natural acai and goji berries, yuzu fruit, botanicals and minerals.