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Car crash blind dates, nuptial arguments and bizarre Valentine's Day proposals

14-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Sometimes, Valentine's Day isn't all red roses, traditional proposals, and loved-up couples. The Morning Advertiser talks to publicans across the country who have experienced the weird and wonderful on love's great day.

British foodservice consumers are creatures of habit when eating out

30-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

One in four diners are happy to go on to ‘autopilot’ when choosing where to eat out if they get good pricing, convenience and the right experience, according to new research.

Bristol pub disorder linked to murder investigation

15-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Avon and Somerset Police believe "disorder" at a Bristol pub is linked to an ongoing murder investigation.

Bar staff insider: messy customers

12-Jan-2018 By Bar staff insider

Ripped beer mats, ale puddles and a sticky mess are often found on the bar of the pub.

Draft House like-for-like sales up 5.9%

10-Jan-2018 By James Wallin

Draft House, the Charlie McVeigh-led craft beer pub operator, is planning a return to the acquisition trail in the second half of the year.

Celebrate Christmas with MA rewards

08-Dec-2017 By MA Editorial

Make the festive season special with the Great MA Christmas Giveaway!

Drinkers' safety 'put in jeopardy' after shots fired in busy Greater Manchester pub

20-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Men in balaclavas showed "no regard for innocent people" enjoying a Saturday night in a busy Salford pub after firing a shotgun into the ceiling.

Need to know: how to deal with complaints

23-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

Complaints are an occupational hazard in the pub trade – no matter how good you are – so what are the best ways to deal with them constructively?

Appeal launched after Merseyside pub manager robbed of takings

16-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Police are appealing for information after the manager of a Merseyside pub was robbed at the weekend.

Twisted Bars looks for 'fresh approach' to customer feedback through Mystery Eyes

01-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A Yorkshire-based managed pub operator has teamed up with a mystery visitor company as it looks for a "fresh approach" to customer feedback.

Bar manager sacked after Grenfell Tower fundraiser cancellation

29-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The manager of a Shoreditch bar has been sacked after a Grenfell Tower charity night was cancelled, following comments the night would “attract a poor-quality demographic”.

Bar proprietor turns detective to find owner of lost wedding ring

21-Jun-2017 By Fred A'Court

Cocktail bar owner Jason Hole is determined to find the owner of a wedding ring discovered inside pipework under a sink in his bar, That Place, in Swansea marina.

National Pubwatch launches Ask for Angela film

12-May-2017 By Michelle Perrett

National Pubwatch (NPW) has unveiled an Ask for Angela film to back up the campaign that promotes best practice across the sector.

Red Mist opens eighth site after £500,000 refit

09-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

The latest site from Red Mist Leisure has opened its doors in Odiham, Hampshire, after a £500,000 refurbishment.  

Star Pubs & Bars praises staff after car smashes into pub

03-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Pubco Star Pubs & Bars has praised staff members at one of its pubs in Mitcham, south-west London, for their actions after a car ploughed into the property last week.