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Floods and coronavirus see February drink sales fall 4.6%

12-Mar-2020 By Alice Leader

The severe flooding that began in early February combined with the growing impact of the coronavirus crisis has started “to take its toll” across the on-trade.

JDW hotel ‘unsure when it will reopen’ due to severe floods

26-Feb-2020 By Alice Leader

A JD Wetherspoon (JDW) hotel has been closed since 18 February after futile efforts to pump out water due to floods rising through the cellar.

STORM DENNIS

Licensees confined to upstairs of pub after flood

19-Feb-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The operators of a pub have been unable to leave the upper floor of their pub after extensive flooding caused by Storm Dennis.

Storm Dennis

Storm warning: ‘only come to the pub if it’s safe’

18-Feb-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Storm Dennis has caused damage to pubs across the country this week, with flood warnings in place across the country still.

Storm Ciara

Top 50 Gastropub loses ‘thousands’ due to Storm Ciara

10-Feb-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

An Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub has lost out on thousands of pounds' takings after being forced to close due to flooding last Sunday (9 February).

Storm Ciara

Storm Ciara wreaks havoc on pubs

10-Feb-2020 By Alice Leader

Britain saw quite the blustery weekend as Storm Ciara ripped through the country with up to 80mph winds, inflicting havoc on some of the UK’s beloved pubs.

What to do if your pub gets flooded

01-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

As heavy thunderstorms hit the UK this week, flooding many homes and businesses, The Morning Advertiser finds out what you should do if your pub gets flooded.

Pubs hit by flash floods as storms lash UK

30-May-2018 By Claire Churchard

A pub in Gravesend was flooded for the second time in three days after thunderstorms battered the UK.

Historic pub remains open despite severe flooding

22-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

A 16th-century North Devon pub was able to remain open over the weekend despite heavy flooding in the south-west and Wales.

How to respond during a flash flood

08-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

As we head into summer, the risk of flash flooding in the UK is at its highest.

PICTURES: Pub devastated by Boxing Day floods makes miraculous recovery

12-Feb-2016 By Oli Gross

A pub devastated by the Boxing Day floods has reopened just five weeks later thanks to tireless work by its licensees and with help from the community.

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.

Industry 'crippled' by storm

Licensees left homeless after Storm Desmond devastates pubs

07-Dec-2015 By Oli Gross

Pubs have been ‘crippled’ by Storm Desmond, with many licensees in Cumbria evacuated due to severe flooding.

TV chef Colin McGurran re-opens Lincolnshire pub

30-Mar-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

A Great British Menu winning chef has re-opened a Lincolnshire pub that was nearly destroyed by a tidal surge.

Riverside pub with unique flood defences for sale

16-Mar-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

A riverside Oxfordshire pub, which has unique flood defences has been put on the market.

Suffolk licensees fear trade drop after Hurricane Gonzalo hits region

22-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Suffolk publicans are concerned about a drop in trade due to flooding, as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo sweeps across the region.

Flooded pub's insurance woes continue four months on

30-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

A pub wrecked by flooding at Christmas is still unable to open because its insurance company went into administration just days before.

Cider performs better than total beers, wines and spirits

27-Mar-2014 By Jessica Mason

Cider performs better than total beers, wines and spirits, draught cider is now outperforming packaged and recent floods may have threatened future harvests, according to Westons' media briefing.

Flood-hit pubs count the cost of UK storms

12-Feb-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Flood-stricken pubs are working around the clock to keep their doors open as the UK continues to be battered by heavy rain.

PM says 'no restriction on help' for those affected by storms

07-Feb-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Prime Minister David Cameron has said there will be “no restrictions on help” for communities and businesses affected by storms, after announcing a £100m fund for flood defences.

Floods could result in pub business failures

11-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs damaged by last week’s tidal surge are likely to face business failure due to the impact on Christmas trade, and insurance brokers may soon stop providing flood cover.

Publicans fear Christmas trade drop after tidal surge hits UK

06-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Publicans across the east coast are concerned for their Christmas trade, after a North Sea surge, predicted to be the worst for 60 years, has battered parts of the country.

Cornish pubs hit by flash flooding

06-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Cornwall fire and rescue services had to pump water from two pubs on the north coast of Cornwall yesterday, one of which is likely to close for three weeks, after heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of the county.

Pub loses out on £4k after New Year's Eve flooding

02-Jan-2013 By Gurjit Degun

A pub lost out on £4,000 on New Year's Eve after having to close because a local water system broke down several times over the festive period.

Flooded pubs fear Xmas closure as adverse weather hits UK

26-Nov-2012 By Gurjit Degun & Adam Pescod

The adverse weather conditions of the past week have hit pubs hard, with some fearing they will not be up and running in time for Christmas.

Trade-hit pubs in Wales offer shelter for stricken flood victims

11-Jun-2012 By Adam Pescod

Pubs in Wales were at the centre of the floods this week as people were forced to evacuate their homes when water engulfed towns and villages across parts of the country.

St Austell: beer deliveries will get through floods

17-Nov-2010 By Ewan Turney

But one pub — the Western Inn — is facing an uphill struggle to clear water in time for a wedding this Saturday.

Jennings gets flood protection works

13-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Major works are taking place to safeguard a brewery from further flood damage a year after it was forced to close for four months. As part of a near...

Greene King pub loses £5,000 after flash flood

09-Aug-2010 By Lesley Foottit

A Greene King pub has lost £5,000 in trade and ruined stock after flash floods hit an East Sussex town.

Jennings Brewery — after the floods

04-Dec-2009 By MA Reporter

With the floods in Cockermouth receded, those at the Marston's-owned Jennings brewery reflect on the tumultuous past few weeks.

Cockermouth pubs reeling from floods

23-Nov-2009 By Lesley Foottit

Only five pubs out of 14 remain fully-functional following the weekend floods in Cockermouth, Cumbria. But many of those that escaped flood damage...

Jennings brewery in Cockermouth hit by floods

20-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney

Marston's has vowed that beer deliveries won't be affected despite the flooding at its Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth. Severe floods hit both...

Fighting back after flooding

05-Feb-2009

Kelly Wright, from the Hawbridge in Tirley, Gloucestershire experienced every licensee's worst nightmare when she had to battle rising waters twice...

Floods hit pubs...again

09-Sep-2008 By Tony Halstead

Licensees suffered yet more floods misery over the weekend barely 12 months after last year's monsoon, which forced hundreds of pubs to close their...

Flood funds up in the air

02-Jul-2008

Pubs have been left in the dark over whether they will get extra cash to protect against flooding.A total of £34.5m has been made available to...

Insurance costs soar due to flood damage

08-May-2008

A licensee devastated by last summer's floods has seen his insurance excess go from £500 to £10,000.Brian Taylor, managing director of...

LGA calls for action to avoid flood repeat

24-Apr-2008 By James Wilmore

Urgent government action is needed to avoid a repeat of last summer's floods, the Local Government Association has warned. Around 500 pubs were hit...

Maytime makeover

12-Mar-2008 By James Wilmore

Running a pub means you have to be prepared to expect the unexpected. You can never be sure who, or what, may come through the door.But when it's a...

Flood clean-up continues

31-Jan-2008

The clean-up from the recent floods was continuing for licensees this week with one pub owner moving his cellar upstairs to escape future damage....

Close shave for flood pubs

24-Jan-2008

Licensees in the Midlands and Yorkshire are breathing a sigh of relief after narrowly escaping a repeat of the floods that devastated Britain last...

Sigh of relief as pubs escape floods

22-Jan-2008 By Joe Lutrario

Licensees in the Midlands narrowly escaped a repeat of the floods that devastated some parts of the area last summer

Pubs braced for flood devastation

16-Jan-2008 By Joe Lutrario

Licensees are bracing themselves for a repeat of the devastating floods of last summer

Government spend on floods is too low

18-Oct-2007 By Ewan Turney ewan.turney@william-reed.co.uk

Flood-hit pubs could be uninsurable because the Government has not committed enough money for flood defences. That is according to the Association...

Flood pubs could be uninsurable

12-Oct-2007 By Ewan Turney

Flood hit pubs could be uninsurable because the Government has not committed enough money for flood defences. That is according to the Association of...

Floods still causing pub misery

20-Sep-2007

Pubs have been struggling to get back on their feet following the devastating floods which hit trade earlier this summer.One flood damaged local in...

Amanda Green: Week 3 of the flood recovery

20-Aug-2007

The situation of the pub at the moment is that it's completely emptied out, including the bar. It's an absolute shell but it's very tidy, although it...

Water claims not allowed

17-Aug-2007 By Ewan Turney

Pubs in Gloucestershire that were affected by the loss of running water due to the floods will not be able to claim compensation from Severn Trent...

York's best wet-led pub

16-Aug-2007

For the Kings Arms in York, frequent flooding comes with the territory. Joe Lutrario discovers how the riverside pub copes when the waters rise The...

Amanda Green: Week 2 of the flood recovery

09-Aug-2007

I had to lay my head chef off last week, because insurance companies look to make savings, but luckily he has found another job already. He's an...