Barnsley

'Eric Illsley resigns over expenses scandal conviction'

09-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

Eric Illsley, the first MP to be convicted over the expenses scandal, has resigned. Treasury sources confirmed that Illsley had been granted the...

FLVA looking for MP to help its lobbying

11-Jan-2011 By John Harrington

The FLVA is looking for a new Parliamentary adviser after Eric Illsley MP admitted claiming more than £14,000 in fraudulent expenses.

Payne humbled by industry praise

23-Nov-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Outgoing trade leader Tony Payne has revealed his pride after receiving glowing tributes from across the industry. Representatives from across the...

Licensees and MPs hit out at pubco power

31-Mar-2009 By John Harrington

Fierce criticism of pubcos and the beer tie dominated the first open meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group. Licensees, anti-pubco...

Lawyer warns of cut hours danger

27-Nov-2008 By Tony Halstead

Cash-strapped licensees who cut down staff hours could find themselves hauled before employment tribunals unless they follow the right procedures....

Beer brewed for Barnsley's FA Cup giantkillers

14-Mar-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

Football heroes from Barnsley have had a beer brewed in their honour to celebrate their successful FA Cup run. So far this year the Championship side...

From a 'shell' to a thriving business

02-Nov-2006

A licensee who has transformed his pub from a "derelict shell" to a thriving business hopes to sell the freehold for £1.4m. Roger Butterworth of...

Qualified hosts offered to trade by relief agency

07-Sep-2006 By Tony Halstead

A pool of fully-qualified relief licensees is being made available to hosts who risk seeing their pubs closed by police if they take a holiday....

New guidance clarifies position on personal licence-holders

22-Jun-2006

Licensees have been given the green light to leave their pubs for holidays without facing prosecution after intervention by Culture Secretary Tessa...

MP calls for licensing clarity

07-Jun-2006 By Iain O'Neil

A south Yorkshire MP has called for clarification over pub licensing conditions after local police closed down a pub because the licensee was on...