East Midlands

The Pub People expands by 50% in six months

17-Jul-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Pub People has grown its estate by 50% in six months, a move its non-executive chairman cites as one of his biggest achievements as he eyes the future with “confidence”.

Beer shop shuts after ‘worst December on record’

11-Jan-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

East-Midlands online beer shop Hoptimism has been forced to shut down after its worst December on record.

Pub company co-owned by Stuart Broad registers ‘pleasing and humbling’ post-lockdown innings

22-Jul-2020 By Stuart Stone

Co-founded by cricketers Harry Gurney and current England international Stuart Broad, the Midlands-based Cat & Wickets Pub Company has recorded stronger than expected takings straight off the bat after reopening on 4 July.

Councils given new powers to close businesses

17-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new powers for local authorities which could see them able to shut down pubs in their areas.

Greater London and east Midlands hardest hit by pub closures

07-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Greater London and the east Midlands have been the hardest hit by pub closures in the past six months, according to new research.

Bar Opening

The Orange Tree, Derby is all set to blossom later this month

08-Sep-2016 By Tom Lawson

 A focus on premium cocktails and spirits is the driving force behind the latest opening for the Orange Tree Group.

BII East Midlands appoints new acting chairman

30-Sep-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Licensing consultant Michael Kheng has been appointed acting chair of the East Midlands region of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

Great British Pub Awards 2014: Regional champions revealed

07-Aug-2014 By Jo Bruce

The regional winners in the Great British Pub Awards 2014 have been announced.

Pubwatch schemes provide vital guidance

13-Mar-2013 By Michael Kheng

I am pleased to announce that I have recently been asked by National Pubwatch to be its regional representative for the East Midlands, a position that I have proudly accepted.

An Ever So Sensible revamp

25-Oct-2011

The Horse & Groom in Lincoln is set to receive a £250,000 overhaul as part of plans unveiled by new operators the Ever So Sensible group.

Uni helps micros track down casks

06-Jul-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The University of Nottingham is stepping in to help microbrewers in the East Midlands find the best way to keep track of their lost or stolen casks....

Derbyshire pub wins gold at tourism awards

14-Dec-2010 By Gurjit Degun

The Yorkshire Bridge Inn in Bamford, Derbyshire, has won gold again at the East Midlands Tourism Excellence Awards 2010. It is the second year...

Councils and police appear to be against mandatory code

17-Jul-2009 By James Wilmore

The majority of police and council officials in the East Midlands appear unconvinced the government's controversial mandatory code of practice will...

Wakefield made a Companion Member of the BII

13-May-2008

MA forum regular Nigel Wakefield has been made a Companion Member of the BII at today's annual lunch. Wakefield, who aside from giving invaluable...

City diary

20-Mar-2008 By The PMA Team

A right carrier on Marston's straight-talking managed division boss Derek Andrew, below, was pretty furious on Budget day last Wednesday. After...

Property prices put pressure on pubs

23-Aug-2007 By Tony Halstead THals22851@aol.com

Soaring property prices are posing a new threat to village community pubs, according to BBC's The One Show in a special investigation into the...

Problems with Opus continue

22-Feb-2007

Distraught licensee are continuing to contact The Publican over their dealings with electricity supplier Opus Energy. The company admitted it had...

Snacks: Spanish snacks

17-Jan-2007

Leicester may be a long way away from Spain and its late-night café culture, but tapas is alive and well in one bar in the East Midlands city.The...

Councils accuse pubs of underage cigarette sales

14-Oct-2004

Licensees have rejected accusations that children are being allowed to buy cigarettes from vending machines in pubs.Derbyshire County Council is...

Cigarette machines too easy for kids'

07-Oct-2004

A pub "sting" operation throughout the East Midlands has revealed how easy it is for children to buy cigarettes from vending machines. Six consumer...

Ever So Sensible puts faith in Dogma venues

04-Sep-2003

by Tony Halstead Midlands-based Ever So Sensible Bars is to open two more of its innovative Dogma venues over the next 12 months. It follows the...