Cheshire

Ego Restaurants agree second site with Ei Group

03-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A free-of-tie lease for a Cheshire pub was agreed between Ei Group’s Commercial Properties business and Ego Restaurants.

Chester Zoo manor house converted to pub in £3m transformation

26-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The Victorian country home of the founder of Chester Zoo has been transformed into a gastropub.

Shepherd's pie is the nation's favourite

09-Mar-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

While it is not a 'traditional' pie with a pastry lid, a study has found that shepherd's pie is the UK's favourite pie.

JW Lees 'hungry' for acquisitions in the north-west

03-Oct-2017 By Michelle Perrett

JW Lees, the brewer and pub operator, has reported record turnover of £67.7m for the year to 31 March 2017 and said it is hungry for acquisitions in the north-west.

Carrwood Catering closes Kelsall site

20-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Carrwood Catering has closed the doors at its Lord Binning pub in Kelsall, Cheshire, after six years running the site.

licensing

Liverpool signs off late-night levy plans

11-Nov-2016 By James Evison

Plans for a late-night levy (LNL) have been introduced by Liverpool City Council (LCC) following deferral of a decision in March.

Licensing

Industry slams Liverpool late-night levy decision

11-Nov-2016 By James Evison

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers and British Beer & Pub Association have described the move by Liverpool City Council to implement a late-night levy as "disappointing" and questioned if the local authority has the powers to...

Licensing

Cheshire East Council turns down late-night levy

09-Nov-2016 By James Evison

A council has turned down the opportunity to consult on a late-night levy (LNL) and early morning restriction order (EMRO). 

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New World Trading Company's York site set to create 60 jobs

03-Nov-2016 By James Evison

The New World Trading Company's new site in York is set to create up to 60 jobs as it opens its doors this November.

Gin

Gin festival attracts thousands

28-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A Cheshire pub hosted the county’s biggest gin festival and saw more than 2,500 in attendance. 

Joule’s to rethink craft beer concept

28-Jan-2015 By Mike Berry

Steve Nuttall, managing director of Shropshire brewer and pub operator Joule’s has revealed the company is re-evaluating its Craft Beer Bars concept after mixed results at two trial sites.

Make Some Noise: 'We cancelled an event but residents still complained'

09-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

An employee of a Cheshire pub has hit out at the local council tightening his licence conditions, after residents complained about noise from an event that never actually happened.

Licensee plans to roll out pizza concept across Chester

07-Jul-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

Ian Wade, host of Trust Inns site the Ring O Bells in Christleton, Chester, is opening a pizza restaurant in the city.

Fat Cat Cafe Bars attract interest

06-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Strong interest has been shown in the package of six Fat Cat Café Bars placed on the market last month, with all but one currently in legals.

Six Fat Cat bars up for sale

22-Apr-2013

The majority of the Fat Cat Café Bars, the Derby-based pub company led by Matt Saunders, have been placed on the market.