Blackpool

Lancashire set for pub closures as alert level increased

16-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Lancashire will be placed under tier 3 measures shortly, forcing wet-led pubs and bars to close.

Blackpool's EMRO rejection could 'spell the end' of the measure, says licensing law firm

13-Feb-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Blackpool Council licensing committee’s rejection of an early morning restriction order (EMRO) could “spell the end of the EMRO” – that’s according to a leading licensing law firm.

Newcastle implements late-night levy; Kingston rejects EMRO; Blackpool sets EMRO hearing date

01-Nov-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Newcastle licensees will begin paying a late-night levy today, after the local council rubber-stamped proposals to introduce the measure in June.

Blackpool Council leader says EMRO would only affect two nightclubs

02-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The leader of Blackpool Council has said the introduction of an early morning restriction order (EMRO) would only “lead to two nightclubs closing a couple of hours earlier” in the town, despite an influx of responses from the pub industry condemning the...

Trade urges rethink over Blackpool council's EMRO plans

29-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The pub trade has urged Blackpool council to rethink its plans for an early morning restriction order (EMRO), saying it will “devastate” the town’s tourism economy and create a “flashpoint” for violence.

Exclusive: Blackpool pubs and clubs face early morning restriction order which could "devastate" town

14-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

Proposals for an early morning restriction order (EMRO) in Blackpool have been slammed by licensees who claim it would “devastate” the town’s night-time economy.

Blackpool minimum pricing scheme is 'responsible'

29-Feb-2012 By Adam Pescod

A Blackpool licensee has defended the town’s minimum-pricing scheme as a “responsible way of selling alcohol” amid further warnings that it is illegal.

Thwaites brews beer for Blackpool

26-May-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Lancashire brewer Daniel Thwaites has brewed a beer in celebration of Blackpool's promotion to the Premier League after beating Cardiff at the...

JDW abandons £1.4m pub plan

12-Aug-2009 By Gemma McKenna

JD Wetherspoon has decided to abandon a £1.4m pub development in Blackpool. The chain had secured planning permission in 2006 to open a new bar...

Polycarbs with health warnings hit Blackpool pubs

19-Jan-2009 By Tony Halstead

Drinkers in a Lancashire holiday resort are to be given health warnings via special messages embossed on polycarbonate glasses. More than 20,000...

Polycarbonates with unit labels hit pubs

19-Jan-2009 By James Wilmore

Pubs and bars in Blackpool are being encouraged to use polycarbonate pint and wine glasses that display the number of alcohol units customers are...

Terror threat: pubs step up training

22-Nov-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Training sessions teaching pubs and clubs how to cope in a terrorist attack are to take place across the country. As part of the national Project...

BarTalk

06-Sep-2007

Is there a need for another licensees' trade body? Graham Rowson Plungington Tavern, Preston, Lancashire I cannot believe there is scope for another...

Blackpool wizard

19-Jul-2007

Adrian Clay tells Tony Halstead how he increased sales four-fold in four months when he took on the Trust Inns tenancy of the Raikes Hall in...

Lancashire's finest take the culinary crown

25-Jun-2007

A team from Blackpool and The Fylde College have won the prestigous Nestlé Toque d'Or student chef challenge .The competition tests students'...

Foreign satellite pubs face Summer crackdown

17-May-2007

Pubs that show Premiership football using foreign satellite TV systems and equipment suppliers have been warned there will be targeted "on-going...

Wrong Choice?

07-Mar-2007 By Gareth Iacobucci

It may still claim to be the most popular seaside resort in Europe - but Blackpool and the Pepsi Max Big One rollercoaster at the pleasure beach are...

Thwaites urges rethink on casino licence

28-Feb-2007 By Gareth Iacobucci

Lancashire brewery Thwaites has urged culture secretary Tessa Jowell to reconsider Blackpool's credentials for a supercasino licence. Despite being...

Brewer wants supercasino decision overturned

28-Feb-2007

Daniel Thwaites director writes to Culture Secretary asking for review of decision not to award Blackpool the 'supercasino' licence.

Licence review for 'disorderly' Blackpool Walkabout

11-Jan-2007

Walkabout in Blackpool faces a licence review after police complained of disorder at the venue. Grounds for the review, due this month, are given as...

Blackpool council bans al fresco drink

21-Dec-2006

Tony Halstead tony.halstead@william-reed.co.uk Trade groups have slammed a decision by Blackpool council to outlaw drinking on the pavement unless...

Going with the flow

07-Dec-2006

Over the last 15 years, regulars at The Taps have poured more than half a million pounds into good causes. Tony Halstead joins locals in raising a...

Blackpool drinks restrictions not a minimum pricing scheme

02-Sep-2003

New price restrictions that have been laid down in Blackpool do not constitute a minimum drinks pricing scheme, according to a trade spokesman.Lee Le...

Trade questions tactics of police initiative in Blackpool

07-Aug-2003

Police coercion' over responsible drinking by John Harrington Police in Blackpool have warned licensees that they could be shut down if they don't...