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Archives for August 2, 2015
92 year old Lincs barmaid calls time on pub career
One of the oldest barmaids in the country has called time on a 62-year career pulling pints – but she loved every minute working in the industry.
ACV
All of Otley's 19 pubs to remain listed as ACVs
All 19 of Otley’s pubs will remain assets of community value (ACV) after the council upheld the Old Cock’s listing following a review.
ASK THE EXPERTS
How to deal with fake online reviews
Nigel Tait, managing partner at law firm Carter-Ruck, discusses the steps pub, restaurant and hotel owners can take when faced with fake or libellous online reviews.
St Austell Brewery fighting chef recruitment "absolute nightmare" with new incentives
St Austell Brewery has launched a range of incentives designed to entice new chefs into the kitchens of its managed pubs.
UK's first pub zoo frustrated by licensing complications
The UK's first pub zoo will have to wait to entertain customers as licensing problems have forced it to screen off animal enclosures.
Yorkshire licensee giving away 21,600 chicken drumsticks to raise money for cancer charity
A Yorkshire publican is giving away 21,600 chicken drummers to set up local ‘Man vs Food’ events in an effort to raise money for cancer support.
Glendola Leisure purchases Saltire Taverns
Glendola Leisure have announced the purchase of Saltire Taverns in Edinburgh from local operator Billy Lowe.
Legal advice
CCTV: Big brother is watching...but not recording
This week's legal Q&A includes issues around CCTV and service of a noise abatement notice.
Businessman "drives digger into own pub"
A businessman has been accused of driving a digger into his own pub after being refused a pint.