Sunderland bar facing legal action over Newcastle shirt burning
07-Sep-2006
A bar which allowed a football shirt to be burnt on the premises as fans whipped up a frenzy is facing legal action.The incident in Idols Bar in...
Wetherspoon's slashes cost of proof of age
04-Sep-2006
JD Wetherpoon's responsible drinking campaign has taken a step forward as half-price CitizenCard proof of age cards have made available in all of its...
24-Aug-2006 By The PMA Team
Utopian Leisure, the company set up by former Ultimate Leisure boss Bob Senior, has acquired nightclub company Tokyo Industries for an undisclosed...
BarTalk
24-Aug-2006
Are you planning anything special for the bank holiday weekend?
22-Aug-2006 By Iain O'Neil
A charity walker who is visiting pubs on an epic journey from John O'Groats to Land's End has had his support car stolen. Darren Apps, who is raising...
29-Jun-2006 By Andrew Pring
It's hard to know what to make of last week's bombshell "hint" that Government might also be banning smoking outside very shortly. But the safest...
Wadworth signs up to Cashbox
21-Jun-2006 By Hamish Champ
Cashbox has signed a deal to exclusively supply Wadworth & Co's managed pubs with automated cash machines.The deal will allow Cashbox to install...
16-Jun-2006 By Iain O'Neil
A group of regulars from a Stansted pub came to the rescue of around 70 tourists who were stranded when an airport train was delayed. The train's...
Proud of your staff: The Crown and Horseshoe, Bristol
14-Jun-2006
He says that the 16 employees have rallied round him during a difficult personal time to ensure that he didn't have to deal with any unnecessary...
09-Jun-2006 By The PMA Team
Utopian Leisure Group, the company run by ex-Ultimate Leisure chief Bob Senior, has bought its third site. The company has taken a lease on a 7,500sq...
25-May-2006
The Morning Advertiser and Carlsberg, the 'Official Beer of England', have teamed up to offer one lucky reader and their customers the chance to meet...
BAR TALK
18-May-2006
Would one of your regulars make a star in Big Brother?
Grolsch has gone green
18-May-2006
Grolsch has officially gone Dutch, after announcing the launch of its "Green Light District" promotion last week. Members of the sales and brands...
Royal William team pull out the stops
11-May-2006
In February this year the pub received an emergency call from a man whose wife had tripped and broken her leg in a nearby woodland. Without a...
Steve and Denice are proud of their staff
27-Apr-2006
When Steve Sharrock and his wife Denice took over as managers of the Three Horseshoes last September, it was the couple's first pub and their first...
Birdcage handed booze ban
20-Apr-2006
A Leeds nightclub has been banned from selling cut-price alcohol following a review of its premises licence. Police called for a full licence review...
13-Apr-2006 By Ewan Turney
Thorley Taverns boss Phil Thorley says even an 18% increase in costs was worth celebrating.
Contract Negotiating
04-Apr-2006
Any help or advise on this would be very gratefully received, my business partners & I are in the process of negotiating a lease on a listed...
Customer injured over smoking policy
03-Apr-2006
A customer in a Leeds pub was the victim of a vicious attack on March 26 when he asked another man to respect the no-smoking-at-the-bar policy.The...
Proud of your staff: Huntsman Tavern, Colchester
31-Mar-2006
After a tough 2005, staff at the Huntsmans Tavern in Colchester, Essex, have rallied round to make sure that this year is a different story - much to...
What I love about pubs: Les Samuels
16-Mar-2006
Les Samuels, travel agent, on what he loves about pubs.Céad míle fáilte - as the saying goes. And that's exactly what you get at Hennessy's in...
can no
05-Mar-2006
Dear sir/madam,I wonder if you can help with a situation me and my family are stuckin, its in regards to a business i started nearly 18 months...
Staff off duty
28-Feb-2006
I run a public house. Have taken on 2 new memberrs off bar staff, they have both been here for 2 months now. Since working here and becoming friendly...
No major changes at Hardys & Hansons
02-Feb-2006
There will be no major change in strategy at Hardys & Hansons following the appointment of Jonathan Webster as managing director.Mr Webster took...
Working out values
02-Feb-2006
I am currently interested in a pub that looks like it will become available from jan 07'. It has been taken on by a chap with a 20 year lease, and he...
Work hard to win in 2006
05-Jan-2006 By Andrrew Pring
Every extra game for england in the world cup will be an extra christmas for pubs, says MA Editor Andrew Pring.
MPs left bitter over axe for popular ale
01-Dec-2005
The House of Commons is full of angry MPs following the bitter news that their favourite pint had been replaced with a trendy lager. The Strangers'...
as he pops into pub
24-Nov-2005
Boxing legend Mike Tyson popped into a Doncaster pub last Sunday where he received a fantastic reception. Wes Fox of the White Hart in Askern played...
Police seek serial pub raiders after spate of break-ins
10-Nov-2005
Licensees in the Northampton area have been left shaken and angry following a spate of pub raids. Police believe serial pub raiders are responsible...
VAT Did you know?
03-Nov-2005
Everyone might already be aware but i certainly was'nt.I have just gone on the flat rate scheme for VAT and its the most sensible thing Ive done...
Proud of Pubs debuts on the small screen
03-Nov-2005
West Midlands licensee Ron De Vere has taken The Publican's Proud of Pubs campaign to a new level - by broadcasting the charter to his locals via...
Rentwatch
Bar manager saves the day
18-Oct-2005
The manager of a bar in Wickford, Essex, set a great example on fire procedure for pub staff nationwide when he evacuated 180 customers minutes...
You can't afford to miss CaskForce contest
13-Oct-2005
Hundreds of licensees have registered to take part in the first round of our CaskForce promotion where one lucky reader will win a year's free rent....
Seafood Week at the cutting edge
30-Sep-2005
National Seafood Week is about to start, giving pubs the chance to show that there's a great deal more one the menu than fish and chips.From scallops...
The Publican's 30th Birthday: Jim Walsh
20-Sep-2005
Jim Walsh, chairman of the Commer Group helps mark The Publican Newspaper's 30th Birthday.What were you doing 30 years ago?Working for a fruit...
Union denies 720 are in licence limbo
01-Sep-2005
Union Pub Company boss Stephen Oliver has denied a claim that 720 licensees have lost their grandfather rights after applications failed to be...
Former jockey puts Manor back in race
18-Aug-2005
The Manor Inn at Cockerham in Lancaster has re-opened following a substantial refurbishment. World class jockey, Frankie Dettori, was guest of...
G1's a smooth operator with hair straighteners
18-Aug-2005
Scottish pub operator G1 Group has taken the woman-friendly pub idea to a new level by installing hair straighteners. Ceramic hair straighteners have...
Enter our
18-Aug-2005
After Shock competition Maxxium UK is adding sparkle to some of the most highly anticipated musical festivals of the year to celebrate the launch of...
London pubs recover after terror attacks
04-Aug-2005
London pubs suffered a significant two-day drop in trade immediately following the blasts of July 7, according to Fancyapint.com's daily visitor...
'Injured' footballer caught by Pitcher
21-Jul-2005
Snifter heard a wicked rumour about a certain Premiership footballer who turned up at a bar opening recently despite being 'in rehab for an injury....
Trade sees mixed response to Live 8
07-Jul-2005
Licensees and pub operators reported a mixed customer res-ponse to Saturday's Live 8 concert. In many pubs, the concert was forced to play second...
Service: the next big thing
07-Jul-2005
In these difficult times, something revolutionary is called for to boost trade table service Andrew Pring, Editor How was your weekend? Not great, I...
Spark up!
30-Jun-2005
Take your chance to respond to the smoking consultation, speak up for your pub and add your voice to The Publican's submission to the Department of...
Have you noticed any consumer slowdown in your business?
02-Jun-2005
Nigel Williams The Spread Eagle Sawley Lancashire "No, business has been up every month this year and April was particularly good for us, so we...
Licensee accuses Punch of failing to give support
19-May-2005
A licensee who was left £4,000 out of pocket by collapsed recruitment firm Greyfriars Taverns has accused Punch of failing to give him any support....
Newcastle bar fights underage problem with thumbprints
18-May-2005
Staff at a Newcastle bar no longer have to worry about asking customers for ID, thanks to a computer which recognises them by thumbprint.Around 400...
Britain's Most Hospitable Pub Landlady named
17-May-2005
Licensee Barbara Forrest from the Lion & Lamb in Leeds, has been named as Britain's Most Hospitable Pub Landlady at House Beautiful magazine's...
Hosts tap into footy drink and ride' bus
28-Apr-2005
Licensees in Coventry are set for a trade boost thanks to the launch of a "soccer special" bus scheme in the city next August. More than 70 pubs and...
