Cumbria

My Pub: the Black Swan, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria

22-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The Black Swan has managed to stay true to its role as a village pub while thriving by targeting different markets. Owner Louise Dinnes explains what makes the Cumbrian inn – which took home Best Inn in last year’s Great British Pub Awards – so special.

National Pubwatch rewards four licensees for fighting crime and disorder

23-Jun-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Four licensees have each received a National Pubwatch 'Star Award' for their role in fighting crime and disorder in the late-night economy.

Floods

More devastating floods force pubs to close for Christmas

23-Dec-2015 By Oli Gross

Pubs have been devastated yet again by floods, with many likely to struggle to open for Christmas Day.

Weather

Storm Desmond: Pubs rally round those devastated by flooding

09-Dec-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Pubs and breweries from around the country are helping people in Cumbria and Lancaster get back on their feet following ‘crippling’ Storm Desmond.

Cumbrian publican wins World’s Biggest Liar 2014

21-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A tall tale of fracking and jam butties has earned George Kemp of the Lifeboat Inn in Maryport the title of the World’s Biggest Liar 2014.

Withnail & I inspires Cumbrian brewer

14-Nov-2013 By Robyn Black

A Cumbrian brewery has created four beers inspired by cult film classic Withnail & I.

‘No rush’ to sell Bravo Inns, insists MD

21-May-2013 By M&C Report

Private-equity firm Albion Ventures is in “no rush” to sell Bravo Inns, the Cheshire-based pub company’s managing director Ken Buckley has told M&C Report.

Two-Michelin-starred restaurateur Simon Rogan takes on first pub business

11-Oct-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Great British Menu star and restaurateur Simon Rogan has taken on his local pub.

Co-op Enterprise Hub helps save pubs

15-Apr-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Saving local pubs from closure received a boost this week, as an organisation run by the Co-operative Group went nationwide. The Co-operative...

Licensee calls for 5% VAT rate for pubs

25-Jan-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A Cumbria licensee is calling for the EU hospitality VAT rate of 5% to be granted in the UK. Helen Glover in Cockermouth has written to Government...

New help for communities to run pubs

19-Jul-2010 By John Harrington

David Cameron has announced new resources to help local people take over "community assets" such as pubs. Government officials will be made...

Shot Cumbria licensee is 'improving'

09-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna

A Cumbria licensee shot by crazed gunman Derrick Bird is improving but remains in hospital. Harry Berger, host at the Woolpack in Eskdale, was shot...

British Gas helps with 'bombshell' bill

10-Sep-2009 By John Harrington

British Gas has vowed to help a licensee hit with a 'bombshell' £11,868 electricity bill after the MA intervened.

Would one help my Hub?

03-Apr-2008 By Tony Halstead THals22851@aol.com

Prince Charles has called for new ideas to publicise the work of Pub Is The Hub to enable the rural regeneration body to operate on a national basis....

Cumbria pubs fail underage cigarette sting

04-Mar-2008 By Ewan Turney

Underage children in Cumbria managed to buy cigarettes from pub vending machines in 13 out of 13 tested venues in a sting operation. The pubs in...