Legal Q&A: Serving a police officer - and disputes on notices
This week's legal Q&A asks whether you can serve alcohol or sell alcohol to a police officer in uniform in a shop or licensed premise - and disputes on notices.
Archives for December 2, 2014
Make Some Noise: Petition calls for residents near venues to 'waive right to complain'
A live music campaigner has launched a petition calling for anyone who buys or rents a property near a music venue to be forced to waive their right to complain about noise from the business.
Stonegate opens new Popworld site
Stonegate has opened its 13th Popworld with a new site in Bristol.
Vianet revenue up 1.4% but pubs code a threat
James Dickson, chairman of beer-flow monitoring company Vianet, has said recent developments in the pubs code and increasing M&A activity in the sector could affect the company’s growth.
Anglian Country Inns opens sixth site
Anglian Country Inns, the pub and restaurant group led by James Nye, has opened its sixth site, The Cricketers at Weston, Hertfordshire.
Pubco CEO questions the need for change
In the wake of the sensational government defeat culminating in ministers sanctioning MRO, Pubco CEO Roland Rodent remains in defiant mood. Robert Sayles met up with him at his flagship pub The Flying Pig to find out more.
CAMRA’s planning law campaign boost
Action by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) to close the planning loophole allowing pubs to be converted or demolished without planning permission is gathering momentum, with more than 10,000 people having signed the petition.
Low alcohol beers: Back for good?
Many have turned their noses up at the idea of low-alcohol beers in the past. Pete Brown takes a look at how such tipples may be back to stay this time.
My pub: The Cadeby Inn in Doncaster
Gordon Jones had no plans to enter the licensed trade, and it was almost by accident that he bought a pub. But — bearing in mind that he already runs a £12m turnover business renting out portable accommodation — it should come as no surprise that he has...
TCG sees 10% hike in Christmas bookings
TCG, the managed pub and bar operator, says advance Christmas bookings are up 10% on last year, with a rise of 20% for sites outside London.
Buoyant trade in London boosts ETM
ETM Group, the London-based gastropub operator led by Tom and Ed Martin, has completed its disposals as it focuses on larger sites, including its microbrewery in Ealing and a second Botanist.
Chapel Down launches the most expensive bottle of English wine
The most expensive bottle of English wine to date has gone on sale this week.