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Meet the winner of the Best Pub for Families 2023

25-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

The Plough at Normanton-on-Wolds, Nottingham, is a charming rural pub that prides itself on a warm welcome for all, catering for every member of the family.

LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN

The late-night levy 2.0

19-Sep-2023 By Suraj Desor, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

The amendments to the late-night levy legislation finally came into force this summer on 13 July 2023. Where does this leave this much criticised measure?

OPINION

Support through cost-of-living-crisis crucial in 'preserving pub institution'

08-Sep-2023 By Becky Cassapi, general manager, the Plough in Normanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottingham

As the General Manager of the Plough in Normanton on the Wolds, Nottingham, part of The Secret Pub Company, I have had the privilege of witnessing our pub's role in the community.

The Pub People Company eyes 100 sites

18-Apr-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator The Pub People Company has unveiled growth plans to increase its estate following new investment.

GBPA 2022

Meet the finalists for Best Country/Rural Pub sponsored by Everard Cole

23-Sep-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

We’ve taken a deep dive into the 2022 Great British Pub Award shortlist for the Best Country/Rural Pub category.

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Meet the GBPA finalists for Best Pub for Food sponsored by Booker/Makro

22-Sep-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

This year’s Best Pub for Food finalists for the 2022 Great British Pub Awards are from across the nation. We’ve taken a look at them in more detail.

National Pubwatch conference returns for 2022

08-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

A National Pubwatch conference focusing on safeguarding issues within the sector will be taking place on Tuesday 22 February 2022, following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic.

Tier three pubs doubtful they will reopen 'this side of Christmas'

30-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Operators are bracing themselves for another period of closure, with tier three measures coming into force in West Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire this weekend.

Strictest measures will be needed by Christmas, advisers say

28-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government’s scientific advisers have advised the imposition of tier three restrictions on the entire country by mid-December, it has been reported.

784 more pubs face closure under tier 3 measures

27-Oct-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 784 pubs in Nottingham and surrounding areas could be closing due to the region moving into ‘very high’ tier restrictions.

Pub closures across the country as tier three restrictions come into force

23-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in large swathes of the country will face fresh restrictions this weekend, with some businesses forced to close.

Cash grants for 'open but struggling' tier 2 pubs

22-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined additional support measures for tier two pubs, including cash grants for "open but struggling" businesses.

Map: where are pubs under the strictest measures in England?

15-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

A tiered system of coronavirus measures came into effect on Wednesday 14 October, splicing the country into different sets of restrictions.

Pubs in second tier 'better off closed'

14-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in the second tier of coronavirus measures have said they would be “better off” closed as they brace for slumped trading with a household mixing ban.

England cricket stars open second pub

02-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney have opened their second pub, in Nottinghamshire.

Castle Rock Brewery opens its first micropub

20-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

Nottingham-based brewer Castle Rock opened its first micropub and wine cellar yesterday (19 December) – the 25th pub in its stable across the East Midlands and Yorkshire.

Pack mentality drives new Drinkaware scheme

30-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

New festive safety campaign urging party-goers to 'Stay with your pack' has been introduced in Nottingham.

Michelin Guide pub chef to open second site

31-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The chef-patron of a Michelin Guide-listed pub in Nottingham has taken on a second site with Star Pubs & Bars.

Brewhouse & Kitchen to open 17th site after £600,000 investment

15-Jun-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pub and brewery operator Brewhouse & Kitchen plans to open its latest site, the Nottingham Brewhouse & Kitchen, in Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Father’s Day (18 June) after investing £600,000 transforming the venue.

Michelin Guide pub chef's bid to help boost recruitment

20-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The chef of a Michelin Guide-listed pub in Nottingham joined catering students from a local college to cook a gourmet meal to inspire them to consider a career in pub food.

Reopening

Nottingham pub goes 100% vegan

08-Sep-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

A Nottingham pub has reopened after a brief refurbishment with a completely meat and animal product-free menu. 

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Pub Awards: Best Family finalist - The White Horse, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

08-Sep-2016 By MA

An ambition to create the kind of pub that he would want to take his own family to is behind the success of Andy Hunt’s operation.

Police

Police conduct 'drug walk-throughs' in Nottinghamshire

29-Jul-2016 By Oli Gross

Police have conducted drug ‘walk-throughs’ in pubs in Nottinghamshire, using drug wipes to test for traces of cocaine in toilets.

'Every pub does it': Pub loses licence after 8am lock-ins

29-Jul-2016 By Oli Gross

A distraught publican's licence has been revoked by the local council after a string of late-night lock-ins at the pub.

Local authorities

Council roadworks 'nightmare' could cause pub closure

07-Apr-2016 By Oli Gross

An outraged licensee fears he is on the verge of having to close his pub because nightmare roadworks have devastated his trade.

PMA500

PMA500: Six things we learnt

05-Feb-2016 By Emily Sutherland

The PMA’s business club for multiple operators landed in Nottingham last month with a fresh new look - the PMA500. Operators from across the country enjoyed a day of presentations from top industry experts and suppliers, followed by a networking study...

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PMA500 Nottingham: the day in pictures

03-Feb-2016 By Emily Sutherland

The PMA500 met in Nottingham last week to discuss numerous pressing issues for multiple operators. Here are the best pictures of the day.

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Star reveals location of first managed pub for training staff

28-Jan-2016 By James Wallin, MC Allegra FS

Star Pubs & Bars has revealed the location of its first managed pub in Nottingham, the Eagles Corner.

MA300 Nottingham: study tour venues revealed

14-Jan-2016 By Emily Sutherland

This month's MA300 event, which will take place on Wednesday 27 January 2016, is heading to Nottingham, a city whose strong brewing heritage and passion for craft beer has seen a wave of operators setting up shop. For Castle Rock's Lewis Townsend,...

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8 reasons why MA300 chose Nottingham

06-Nov-2015 By Emily Sutherland

The MA300 Business Club always has its fingers on the pulse of the most exciting cities for pubs and bars, having recently visited Newcastle, Shoreditch and Manchester. Next up, it’s Nottingham, a city becoming one of the best places to eat and drink...

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Historic pub sign 'cock-up' to be rectified by Greene King

26-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

Greene King will replace a historic pub sign after realising the symbolic name was being displayed incorrectly.  

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Nottingham 'up there with Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds' for operators

16-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Nottingham’s eating and drinking out scene is starting to outshine some of its better-known rivals, building a steady reputation for its vibrant nightlife and diverse range of venues.

Pub Awards: Best Newcomer – The Old Volunteer, Nottingham

10-Sep-2015 By PMA

Licensees, Maggie and Andrew Dunkin, are new to the pub sector and after running a brewery for five years have successfully launched a brewery tap in their hometown.

Pub Sales

Greene King exchanges on 16-strong pub package

01-Sep-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Allegra Foodservice

Greene King has exchanged contracts on the sale of the 16 pubs it was required to dispose of by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), with the bulk of them going to Star Pubs & Bars.

Street Pastors scheme avoids closure

14-May-2015 By Helen Gilbert

Nottingham’s Street Pastors scheme has temporarily avoided closure after securing £12,000 funding from the local business community.

Licensing

JDW wins late night levy appeal

21-Apr-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

JD Wetherspoon has won an appeal against Newcastle City Council’s refusal to allow the company to vary three of its pubs’ hours to avoid paying a late-night levy.

Castle Rock introduces licensee training course

20-Jan-2015 By Ruth Williams, M&C Report

Castle Rock, the Nottingham-based brewer and pub operator, is launching a licensee training course in Nottingham to train personal licensees in hospitality and alcohol retailing.

Newcastle 'could face legal challenge' over JDW hours refusal

03-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The decision by Newcastle City Council to refuse JD Wetherspoon’s application to reduce its hours to dodge the city’s late night levy is likely to be overturned if there is a legal challenge, industry lawyers have claimed.

JD Wetherspoon fails in bid to cut hours at Newcastle pubs ahead of late-night levy

29-Oct-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Newcastle City Council has refused JD Wetherspoon’s attempt to dodge the city’s late-night levy by cutting back its hours at three pubs.

Drinkaware launches campaign to tackle sexual harassment in night time economy

17-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Drinkaware and the Nottingham Crime & Drug Partnership have joined forces to launch a campaign to address sexual harassment in the night-time economy.

Nottingham set to go ahead with late-night levy

19-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Nottingham City Council said it is likely a late-night levy will be approved next month, despite the fact 74% of respondents to the consultation have objected to the plan.

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

Nottingham launches levy consultation; Blackpool sets new hearing date

07-Jan-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs, bars and clubs in Nottingham will be able to submit responses to a possible late-night levy from Monday 13 January, as the council becomes the latest authority to consult on whether to introduce the fee.

Nottingham bar granted extended hours despite saturation zone

15-Nov-2013 By Helen Gilbert

A Nottingham bar has been granted extended licensing hours despite being located in the city centre’s saturation zone.

Nottingham licensee produces own road signs after seeing drop in trade

30-Sep-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A Nottingham licensee has produced his own road signs after a four month road closure stopped people from finding his pub.

Star Pubs & Bars rolls out lessee business-building events

22-May-2013 By John Harrington

Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, is set to run more business building and networking area meetings for its lessees.

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem secures spot on the VisitEngland 'bucket list'

22-Apr-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain

England’s oldest pub has made it on to VisitEngland’s ‘Bucket List’, in commemoration of St. George’s Day.

Nottingham's Best Bar None scheme starts accepting applications for 2013

21-Jan-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Nottingham's Best Bar None scheme has started accepting applications for 2013.

Freehouse Business Club, Nottingham Belfry picture gallery

29-Oct-2012

More than 120 freehouse owners heard from a range of expert speakers and entrepreneurial licensees at the latest Freehouse Business Club.

Nottingham police want late-night levy on city's pubs and clubs

28-Sep-2012 By Adam Pescod

Nottinghamshire Police Authority is keen to see a late-night levy introduced on licensed premises in Nottingham, claiming too many crimes involving alcohol take place in the city during the early hours.