Police

Christmas trouble: police crack down on crime in pubs to create a merrier Christmas

Troublemakers can expect 13-month pub ban

By Alice Leader

Cumbria Police are knuckling down on drink-fuelled trouble in pubs and clubs across Whitehaven by implementing a bar ban for troublesome customers, spanning both this Christmas and next.

Trouble spot: police were called to pubs after a spate of anti-social behaviour

Antisocial group prompts Cromer pubs to shut early

By Georgina Townshend

Pubs in Cromer, North Norfolk, closed early on Saturday night to “avoid trouble” after several reports of anti-social behaviour and public disorder over the weekend.

Help in a crisis: pubs are 'focal points' for members of the public in need

Pubs praised for helping Manchester terror attack victims

By Georgina Townshend

Hospitality venues such as pubs are “focal points” for members of the public in need of help, providing “assistance and reassurance”, it has been said following the terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday (22 May).

Social media and the law

Technology

Social media and the law

By Poppleston Allen

Whether you are a social media guru or have never posted a tweet in your life, the platform is here to stay.

Planning for Euro 2016 & the Queen's birthday

Sports

Planning for Euro 2016 & the Queen's birthday

By Poppleston Allen

The Government announced last week that pubs will be permitted to sell alcohol on the evenings of Friday 10 and Saturday 11 June until 1am the following morning.

Call for an end to 24-hour licensing

Licensing

Call for an end to 24-hour licensing

By Emily Sutherland

Staff from across all three emergency services have attacked 24-hour licensing, calling for a return to old pub licensing hours amid increasing concerns about the “huge strain” alcohol is putting on police, ambulance staff and firefighters.

Training is the first line of defence

Training is the first line of defence

By Paul Chase, CPL Training

The licensed trade, particularly in town and city centres, continues to suffer from too much regulation and over-zealous enforcement activities.

Breath tests are unwelcome

Legal advice

Breath tests are unwelcome

By Poppleston Allen

There has been coverage recently of a ‘voluntary scheme’ introduced in Newquay and Truro, where 21 licensed premises have agreed to introduce breathalyser tests on entry.

Late night levies not impact police crime figures in Newcastle

Late night levies

Crime figures 'not impacted by LNLs'

By Emily Sutherland

Late night levies (LNLs) have yet to have a significant impact on reducing alcohol-related crime, according to figures released by local councils.

Warrington licensee alleges police ‘vendetta’

Warrington licensee alleges police ‘vendetta’

By Ellie Bothwell

A Warrington licensee hit out at the “outrageous” tactics of police officers, after he was arrested and faces trial next week for licensing breaches that had already been investigated during a civil review.

ACPO licensing lead demands compulsory 'alcohol flag' system

ACPO licensing lead demands compulsory 'alcohol flag' system

By Ellie Bothwell

The UK’s top policeman on alcohol and licensing has called for the introduction of a mandatory ‘alcohol flag’ system across all police forces, meaning officers would be required to highlight all crimes that are alcohol-related.

Alcohol-related crime has dropped 32% in past decade

Alcohol-related crime has dropped 32% in past decade

By John Harrington, M&C Report

The public and police see local partnership schemes as key to cutting rates of alcohol-related crime that have fallen significantly in recent years, new research shows.

Fall in number of councils considering an EMRO

Fall in number of councils considering an EMRO

By Ellie Bothwell

The number of licensing authorities in England and Wales considering the introduction of an early morning restriction order (EMRO) has fallen sharply, new research from Poppleston Allen has revealed.

Football World Cup 2014 tips for pubs

10 tips for planning a hassle-free World Cup

By Poppleston Allen

Despite England’s miserly prospects for the summer tournament in Brazil, the World Cup presents operators with fantastic opportunities to increase revenue and win new customers. Pubs need to consider how to make the most of this valuable opportunity to...

New chair of SIA takes up role

New chair of SIA takes up role

By Michelle Perrett

Elizabeth France has started her new role as the chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).