Leicester

Leicester pubs can reopen from Monday

31-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

City pubs in Leicester have finally been given the greenlight to resume trading after an extended closure period saw them unable to open with the rest of the country.

Closure decisions must be 'proportionate, transparent and based on clear science'

17-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government must help out pubs that are closed by councils under new powers to limit local outbreaks of coronavirus, trade bodies have said.

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.

Leicester operator helping community while closed

15-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

A publican in Leicester has shared his experiences of a continued shutdown after the city was placed into a ‘local lockdown’ at the start of the month, owing to high numbers of Covid-19 cases.

Blow for Leicester pubs as local lockdown halts reopenings

30-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in Leicester will have to wait at least another two weeks before reopening after the Government ordered the city to tackle a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Gary Lineker ‘reviews’ Kerridge’s Hand & Flowers

08-Dec-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Footballing legend, Walkers crisps ambassador and television presenter Gary Lineker was spotted eating at Tom Kerridge’s two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers, where he described the food as “sensational”.

Publican guilty of manslaughter jailed for seven years

09-Oct-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A former pub landlord, found guilty of the manslaughter of a man who died last year and perverting the course of justice, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Publican found guilty of manslaughter after punching man outside his pub

29-Sep-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A former publican from Leicester was convicted of manslaughter and perverting the course of justice on Friday (29 September) after he punched a man outside his pub, knocking him to the ground.

MA Sport

Gary Lineker on Leicester, pubs and pants

13-Sep-2016 By Liam Coleman

Ahead of the Champions League kicking off, the presenter of BT Sport's coverage talked to The Morning Advertiser about both the tournament and his tipple of choice.

Venture pubco takes on first Star site

25-Feb-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Multiple operator, Venture Pub Company has taken on its first pub with Star Pubs & Bars, The Bricklayer’s Arms in Leicester, bringing its estate to a total of 18 sites.

BUSINESS BOOSTER

Money makers: Ideas to drive food and drink sales at your pub

20-Mar-2014 By PubFood

PubFood's focus on event and promotional ideas for your pub

Everards pubs embrace Jubilee spirit and raise thousands for charity

18-Jun-2012

Leicestershire-based brewery and pub operator Everards embraced the Jubilee party atmosphere and helped raised a staggering £10,000 for charity.

Punch licensee roadshows kick-off today

06-Oct-2009 By James Wilmore

Punch Taverns is today launching a series of UK-wide roadshows aiming to give its licensees "ideas and support to help them make a difference". This...

Six Leicester pubs and shops face licence review

21-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney

Six off-licences and pubs in Leicester face a licence review after failing two test purchases in a seven-week period. Police carried out 181 test...

Peach Pub Company acquires 11th site

27-May-2009 By Claire Dodd Claire

Peach Pub Company has agreed to deal to create its eleventh pub and is looking for a joint-venture partner to invest in the site. The second Almanack...