One in five people in Wales drink more than guidelines recommend
One in five (20%) people in Wales drink more alcohol than the recommended weekly consumption figure of 14 units, the National Survey of Wales has revealed.
Archives for June 29, 2017
British & Irish Lions return for second Test match
Another weekend of sport will see the second match in the British & Irish Lions Test series in Wellington, as well as the tennis final from Eastbourne.
On-trade serving 1 in 4 teens alcohol without asking for ID
Operators sold one in four teenage mystery shoppers alcohol without asking for proof of age in 2016, according to new data.
Public split over smoking rooms in pubs
The public is split on whether to allow separate, well-ventilated smoking rooms in pubs, according to a survey by Forest, the pro-smoking group.
Norovirus outbreaks caused by dirty chefs' hands
Poor handwashing in kitchens and overlooking other hygiene practices are contributing to the spread of dangerous foodborne bugs such as Norovirus, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Rare 250-year-old receipt unearths 'great coaching inn days'
The discovery of a rare 18th-century receipt from the oldest pub in Stafford includes the purchase of two breakfasts, supper, stables and pints of ale – totalling around 60p in today’s money.
How to avoid faecal bacteria in pub ice machines
Ice machine suppliers have issued advice to help pub operators ensure ice equipment is safe from bacterial contamination.
MRO fight to cost licensee £25,000
A licensee, fighting his case for the market-rent-only (MRO) option, said it is going to cost him £25,000 despite using the pubs code adjudicator (PCA).
Open house event launched to celebrate London Bridge and Borough Market
London operators and customers alike are being urged to come together in London Bridge and Borough Market this Saturday (1 July) in support of local businesses following the terror attack in the area.
Up in smoke: the rules of vaping inside pubs
The smoking ban came into effect in 2007 but where does that leave the many people who now want to vape in your premises rather than smoke cigarettes?