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Can you turn Ashes to cash?

14-Nov-2017 By Tommy Leighton

Arguably, the winter’s biggest sporting occasion takes place largely while the UK sleeps, and it could be as tough for publicans to turn the Ashes into a profitable opportunity as it will be for Joe Root and his men to retain the fabled urn, Down Under.

Greene King IPA becomes Official Beer of England Cricket

28-Jan-2016 By Ben Winstanley

Greene King IPA has become the Official Beer of England cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.

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English cricket: Rising from the flames

05-Jun-2015 By Mike Berry

It’s set to be a scorching summer of cricket, with the five match Ashes series starting next month. Make sure your pub is the pavillion of choice for fans.

Westons boosts Stowford Press' premium credentials

01-Jun-2015 By Jessica Mason

Westons has launched a new campaign for its Stowford Press cider brand to reinforce it “premium credentials” and “true British character”.

Mike Gatting bats questions in pub Q&A

27-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

England cricket legend Mike Gatting was guest of honour at a Shropshire pub after the publicans won a competition run through the PMA.

Whitbread searches for Ian Botham beef ambassador replacement

06-Sep-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Following a strong summer campaign, cricket legend Sir Ian Botham is looking for a someone to take temporary charge of his role as Whitbread’s Boss of Beef for Beefeater restaurants.

Cricketers Andrew Strauss and Michael Vaughan are new faces of Wolf Blass wine

11-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black

Cricketers Andrew Strauss and Michael Vaughan are the new faces of Wolf Blass wine.

Sky Sports to launch new dedicated cricket channel for Ashes series

13-Jun-2013 By Mike Berry

Sky Sports is to dedicate an entire channel to cricket this summer, providing coverage of men’s, women’s and youth matches including this summer’s Ashes series.

Strongbow's cricketing challenge with Jimmy Anderson

10-Jun-2013 By Robyn Black

England number-one strike bowler James Anderson has signed up to promote Strongbow this summer.

Marston's to launch new Pedigree beer for this summer's Ashes clash

28-Mar-2013 By Robyn Black

Marston’s is planning on bowling a googly to Pedigree ale fans this summer, with a new version of the brew to be launched ahead of this year’s Ashes clash.

Foster's lager pokes fun at Aussies after Ashes defeat

10-Jan-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Foster's brewer Heineken UK has launched a cheeky viral tribute to England's cricket team after our Ashes victory down under. The 15-second film,...

Licensees back customer on walk with Beefy

11-Feb-2010

A pub regular's move to rejoin Sir Ian Botham on a charity walk has prompted the licensees to unite with him behind the cause. Ross Lindley, a...

Marston's patriotic push

30-Nov-2009 By Robyn Lewis

Marston's is to revive its campaign for Pedigree, to promote the beer's permanent adoption of the red and white livery of the England flag.

Victorious Bitter celebrates England's Ashes triumph

28-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Brewer Marston's has come up with a cheeky beer to celebrate England reclaiming the Ashes. Victorious Bitter - a tongue in cheek swipe at the...

Marston's celebrates Ashes success

25-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

As the Ashes victory celebrations continue, the official beer of English cricket has revealed how the series boosted its sales. Marston's Pedigree...

Record breaking Ashes for Marston's

25-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

Marston's sold 350,000 pints of its Ashes Ale during the eight weeks of the cricket action — a record for a Marston's seasonal guest beer.

Bumble: cut pub prices and bar Chancellor

20-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

With the Ashes series finely poised, the MA caught up with Sky commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd to discuss pubs.

Pub bitch: Public relations

23-Jul-2009

Public relations We've all done it, haven't we? Forwarded an email but forgotten to remove previous correspondence from the bottom of the missive...

Marston's goes into bat with Ashes banter

01-Jul-2009

A bit of good natured banter is as much a part of the cricket atmosphere as the crack of willow on leather. In that spirit, Marston's has launched a...

Here's to a good innings for our pubs

01-Jul-2009 By Stephen Crawley

Does cricket mirrors the ups and downs of life, asks Caledonian managing director Stephen Crawley.

'Darling's career hanging by a thread'

02-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

The career of the man responsible for imposing swingeing tax hikes on the industry was hanging by a thread last night after Gordon Brown appeared to...

Marston's extends England cricket deal

29-May-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Marston's Pedigree will be the official beer of England until at least 2011 after announcing an extension to its contract with ECB. The deal also...

Pedigree pulls on cricket whites for re-branding

01-May-2009

Marston's Pedigree, the official beer of the England cricket team, is to get a temporary re-branding to coincide with this summer's international...

Marston's revamps bottled Pedigree for pubs

05-Mar-2009 By Hamish Champ

Midlands brewer Marston's has unveiled a revamped version of its bottled Pedigree ale, which it hopes will help drive consumers back into pubs.The...

Sky lands Stanford 20/20 cricket

04-Aug-2008 By Paul Collins

Sky Sports has won the rights to show the inaugural Stanford 20/20 for 20 cricket match in the autumn as well extending its deal for Heineken Cup rugby.

Marston's teams up with WG Grace

27-Jun-2008

Marston's Brewing Company has secured the services of an English cricket great to help promote Marston's Smooth.WG Grace, considered the best player...

Marston's scoops cricket sponsorship award

04-Mar-2008 By Ewan Turney

Marston's has scooped the Hollis Sponsorship Award for its backing of the England cricket team. Judges praised the Official Beer of the English...

InBrief

28-Feb-2008

Warrants issued for spirits cheats Warrants for the arrest of two restaurant owners were issued after they failed to turn up to court on charges of...

Ale makes play for sport

15-Nov-2007

Through their multi-million pound sponsorships, lager brands have long been associated with sport. Now the ale brewers are looking for a piece of the...

Marston's names new marketing managers

19-Oct-2007

Marston's Beer Company has appointed two new marketing managers as part of its drive to "capitalise on Marston's high profile sponsorship of the...

England now need 2nd Test win

26-Jul-2007 By Richard Ross

It's a rough old life being a professional cricketer. Just four days on from the end of the Lord's Test between England and India, and it's already...

Big day for inconsistent England

19-Jul-2007 By Richard Ross

England's three-Test series against India gets under way today, with the start of the first Test at Lord's. Michael Vaughan will captain the England...

Marston's away victory

04-May-2007

The winners of Marston's Fantasy Ashes competition, run in association with The Publican, have been treated to the ultimate cricketing prize - a trip...

Competition: Cool customers

17-Apr-2007

IN CRICKETING terms, the England team will be hoping to notch up rather more than half a century when they take on India at the Rosebowl, Hampshire,...

'Five-nil or not, England cricket fans were superb' says Hoggie

04-Jan-2007 By The Morning Advertiser

5-0, 4-0, or miraculously 4-1. Whichever result we achieved at Sydney this week, the English fans were superb, says Hoggie

Fantasy Ashes: Still time to sign up...

06-Dec-2006

High hopes followed by a disappointing last minute collapse - something which could describe any number of British sporting activities, but in the...

Hoggie's Down Under Diary

23-Nov-2006

In the first of a regular series, England cricket hero Matthew Hoggard gives his view on cricket, beer and life. This week he reports from Down...

The Ashes defence starts now

23-Nov-2006 By Richard Ross

The wait is finally over. The Ashes series between England and Australia is here. Out in Australia, Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff leads his band of men...

Hoggie writes for MA as Ashes gets underway

22-Nov-2006

In the second of a regular series, England cricket hero Matthew Hoggard gives his view on cricket, beer and life. This week he reports from the...

Wetherspoons boss slams policy on under-age drinking

29-Jun-2006 By The PMA Team

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has blasted the Govern- ment's crackdown on under-age drinking as "over-the-top". Martin claimed pubs were having...

Pubs boosted by cricket fans' frenzy

15-Sep-2005

The thrilling climax to the Ashes series proved a winner for the trade as England fans old and new gathered to watch the national cricket team see...

The Ashes' winners pubs and brewers

08-Sep-2005

Pubs are bracing themselves for a bumper weekend of takings as punters are expected to cram venues to the rafters to view the finale of the Ashes....

Pubs reap benefits of the Ashes factor

11-Aug-2005

There was no sticky wicket for pub sales in Birmingham as thousands of cricket fans descended on the city for the Ashes Test match. Licensees...

Thwaites aims to bowl 'em over with cricket hero deal

12-May-2005

A bit like the Aussies, you are going to see a lot more of Andrew Flintoff this summer. For the England cricket hero has signed up to front the new...

Caddick puts new spin on Springbok

09-Dec-2004

England cricketing ace Andy Caddick is hoping his sporting know-how will prove an asset when the pub he co-owns undergoes a major revamp. Caddick...

A few weeks ago, the Morning Advertiser reported on the deci

07-Aug-2003

The judge's comments on damages seem to me be slightly odd. It's a bit like saying that if the England cricket team hadn't been outplayed by the...